Consequences of Exploration for the Development of English Trade (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which year did the first major English voyage of discovery depart searching for the north-east passage?
In which year did the first major English voyage of discovery depart searching for the north-east passage?
1553
Which trading company became England's most profitable trade after the cloth trade?
Which trading company became England's most profitable trade after the cloth trade?
Turkish Company
What significant achievement did Richard Chancellor accomplish in 1553?
What significant achievement did Richard Chancellor accomplish in 1553?
Reached Moscow, established trading post
When was the colony at Roanoke Island established?
When was the colony at Roanoke Island established?
1585
What metals did English merchants provide to the Ottoman Empire through the Turkish Company?
What metals did English merchants provide to the Ottoman Empire through the Turkish Company?
Lead and tin
Who pioneered the beginning of English involvement in the transatlantic slave trade in 1562?
Who pioneered the beginning of English involvement in the transatlantic slave trade in 1562?
John Hawkins
When did Francis Drake complete his circumnavigation of the globe?
When did Francis Drake complete his circumnavigation of the globe?
1580
Which northern English ports particularly benefited from the establishment of the Eastland Company?
Which northern English ports particularly benefited from the establishment of the Eastland Company?
York and Hull
In which year was the East India Company founded?
In which year was the East India Company founded?
1600
What remained the dominant English export throughout the entire period despite new trading ventures?
What remained the dominant English export throughout the entire period despite new trading ventures?
Cloth