Direct Questions 2
When did USA engage in the Spice Trade for the first time?
Early 18th Century
This Portuguese explorer navigated a route around Africa to Asia in 1498, marking a pivotal moment in the spice trade.
Who is Vasco da Gama?
Countries were drawn to friendly competition to dominate the market.
False, Countries were drawn to violent competition to dominate the market.
Why was the spice trade considered so valuable in Europe?
Spices were rare and exotic, often used for flavoring, preservation, and medicinal purposes.
The sharing of spices along the trade routes led to the mixing of these three regional cuisines.
What are Indonesian, Indian, and Malaysian cuisines?
Vasco Da Gama navigated a new route around the African coast to Asia in 1698
False, Vasco Da Gama navigated a route around the African coast to Asia in 1498
Which countries did the maritime spice route dominated by Muslim traders cross?
China, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives & Yemen,
This country initially dominated maritime spice routes until other European powers challenged its supremacy.
What is Portugal?
The spice trade offered equal opportunities for people of all religions & ethnicities.
True
Why did Arab traders tell tales?
To withhold the sources of their spices, and to inflate value.
This term refers to the islands in modern-day Indonesia that were famed for producing cloves, nutmeg, and mace.
What are the Spice Islands?
By the 19th century Britain had restaurants that offered a range of Indian dishes on the menu
True
What fueled the expansion of European empires in the 18th & 19th century?
The competition between the Spanish & Portuguese over cloves.
This spice is traded the most among countries till today. This spice is used in our everyday lives.
What is black pepper?
Culture Spread through the spice routes with Buddhism promoting art and culture
False, Religion spread through the spice routes with Buddhism promoting art and literacy