8TH SOCIAL - HISTORY - ADVENT OF THE EUROPEANS - 7

TN 8th Social Science – Advent of the Europeans (MCQ Quiz)

12. When did the Danish establish a settlement at Tranquebar?
1620
1676
1616
1720

Answer: 1620
Explanation: The Danes established a settlement at Tranquebar (Tamil Nadu) in 1620.

13. What did the Danes call Tranquebar?
New Denmark
East Denmark
Danesborg
Fort Christian

Answer: Danesborg
Explanation: The Danes called Tranquebar as Danesborg.

14. In which year did the Danes sell their settlements in India to the British?
1815
1857
1800
1845

Answer: 1845
Explanation: The Danes sold all their settlements in India to the British in 1845.

15. Who founded the French East India Company?
Francois Caron
Colbert
Louis XIV
Martin

Answer: Colbert
Explanation: The French East India Company was founded in 1664 by Colbert, the Minister of King Louis XIV.

16. Where did the French establish their first factory in India?
Surat
Masulipatam
Pondicherry
Karaikal

Answer: Surat
Explanation: Francois Caron founded the first French factory in India at Surat in 1667.

17. What was the name of the fort built by the French at Pondicherry?
Fort Geldria
Fort St. Louis
Fort Denmark
Fort St. George

Answer: Fort St. Louis
Explanation: The French built a fort called St. Louis at Pondicherry.

18. Who was appointed Governor of the French East India Company in 1742?
Martin
Caron
Dumas
Dupleix

Answer: Dupleix
Explanation: Joseph Francois Dupleix became Governor of the French East India Company in 1742.

19. When was the Swedish East India Company established?
1731
1750
1742
1725

Answer: 1731
Explanation: The Swedish East India Company was established in 1731 in Gothenburg for trade with the East.

20. Who was sent to India by the King of Denmark?
Martin
Ziegenbalg
Dupleix
Colbert

Answer: Ziegenbalg
Explanation: Ziegenbalg was sent to India by the King of Denmark and set up a printing press at Tranquebar.