French East India Company: History and Impact Quiz

Question 1

The French East India Company was established in 1664.

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True

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False

Question 2

Puducherry was the main trading center of the French East India Company.

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True

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False

Question 3

The French East India Company traded only in India.

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False

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True

Question 4

French Finance Minister Jean-Baptiste Colbert played an important role in establishing the French East India Company.

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True

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False

Question 5

The main trade goods of the French East India Company were spices, silk, and cotton textiles.

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True

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False

Question 6

The French East India Company maintained friendly relations with the British East India Company.

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False

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True

Question 7

Chandannagar (in Bengal) was an important factory of the French East India Company.

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True

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False

Question 8

The French East India Company's presence in India ended by the late 18th century.

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True

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False

Question 9

Yarankad (near Mumbai) was an important center of the French East India Company.

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True

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False

Question 10

The French East India Company did not receive any special rights or trade monopoly from Indian rulers.

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False

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True

French East India Company: History and Impact