HISTORY
IMPERIALISM ASIA
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Coffee, Indigo, Spices
|
|
|
Rice, Sugar, Silk
|
|
|
Sugar, Chocolate, Salt
|
|
|
Tobacco, Apples, Water
|
Detailed explanation-1: -How did the Dutch come to dominate trade in Southeast Asia? The Dutch began to challenge Portuguese domination of Asian trade in 1599. Soon the Dutch set up colonies and trading posts around the world, including their strategic settlement at Cape Town.
Detailed explanation-2: -Impact of Imperialism on Southeast Asia Southeast Asian economies became based on cash crops. Roads, harbors, rail systems, and improved communication was established. Education, health, and sanitation improved. Millions of people, from different ethnic groups, changed the racial makeup of Southeast Asia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why were imperialist nations drawn to Southeast Asia and the Pacific? Europe needed certain raw materials, naturally occurring herbs and spices, gold other precious metals and gems. All these were easily available in Southeast Asia and all along the Pacific Rim.