Social Studies 7: Chapter 16 Section 2

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14 questions
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Class # First & Last Name:

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Which area did Cabral claim for Portugal on his way to India?

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Why did da Gama come home empty-handed on his first voyage to Calicut?

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What did the Portuguese lack that may have led to the empire's downfall?

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What was Portugal's response to the success of Cabral's voyage?

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Why were the Portuguese unable to maintain control of their trading posts in the East?

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In what parts of Asia did the English and Dutch focus their efforts?

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Key Terms: Review the key terms at the beginning of this section. Use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning.

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Recall: Why were the Portuguese interested in Asian trade?

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Draw inferences: What can you infer from the fact that the Portuguese sometimes used force in order to set up trading posts?

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Explain: What was the Dutch East India company?

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Compare and Contrast: How was the Dutch expansion into Asia similar to and different from the Portuguese expansion into Asia

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Identify: Which countries were England’s main rivals for control of India?

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Cause and Effect: Why were the English eventually able to gain total control over India?