HSC Arts (English Medium) इयत्ता १२ वी - Maharashtra State Board Important Questions

Observe the following map and answer the questions based on it:

1. By what name is the British colony of ‘Jamestown’ shown on the map?
2. Give the total number of colonies established by the British as per the given map.
3. Write the names of the two cities on the map to understand the map presented.
4. Which ocean is to the east of the United States on the given map?
5. Which of the colonies opposed the ‘Stamp Act’ while studying the given map?

State your opinion:

The Berlin Conference was a farce of the European nations for the benefit of African countries.

Explain the statement with reasons.

The Suez Canal was dominated by England.

Complete the concept maps/table.

Explain the meaning of colonialism.

State your opinion:

Spain became prosperous after establishing colonies in America.

Write detailed answer about the nature of European colonialism with the help of following point:

Causes of colonialism

The license was given by England to the East India Company to trade with the eastern countries by ______.

Complete the concept map.

The Dutch established their first colony in India at ______.

The permission was given to the British East Company to trade with India by ______ of England.

Write the name of the historical place/event/person.

The European Company who sent a diplomatic contingent to the Court of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and obtained permission to establish a factory in Surat in 1666 – ______

By the beginning of the 17^th century, the Mughal, Adilshahi, and Qutubshahi ships were required to obtain licenses from the Dutch, because ______.

Complete the following concept map.

Complete the following concept map.

Write a short note:

Portuguese trade in India

The British company decided to build their ‘factories’ in India.

Choose the correct reason and complete the sentence:

Charles II leased Mumbai's port to the East India Company because ______.

Complete the concept map:

Write Name:

Portuguese Naval license.