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Which of the following best describes the primary link that allowed the Dutch to dominate the spice trade between Indonesia and Europe in the 17th century?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · History · The Making of a Global World
  1. a) Use of the spice route through Cape of Good Hope
  2. b) Control over the Indian Ocean trade routes
  3. c) Establishment of overland caravan routes to Europe
  4. d) Local barter systems in Europe
Answer
b) Control over the Indian Ocean trade routes.

The correct answer is b) Control over the Indian Ocean trade routes. — Thus the correct option is the one that mentions control of Indian Ocean trade routes.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the key factor that gave the Dutch advantage over competitors.
  2. Note that the Dutch established the VOC to control spice islands.
  3. Recognize that control over maritime routes across the Indian Ocean enabled them to monopolise spice shipping.
  4. Thus the correct option is the one that mentions control of Indian Ocean trade routes.
Common mistake: Confusing overland trade with maritime routes

Concept tested: Dominance of maritime trade routes

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