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What did European want from India?
The Europeans came to India to trade for sugar, tea, cotton, ginger, pepper, and other spices, a blue dye called indigo, and jute.
Which European country is closest to India?
Countries near India
Up to 1,000 kilometers | ||
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Distance from India to Pakistan is: 677 kilometer | Distance from New Delhi to Islamabad | Mid |
Distance from India to Luxembourg is: 6,285 kilometer | Distance from New Delhi to Luxembourg | Mid |
Distance from India to Netherlands is: 6,340 kilometer | Distance from New Delhi to Amsterdam | Mid |
Why were Europeans so interested in India?
They were interested in India because British wanted India to make goods product for them so that they can trade with other nations. India was considered as the most valuable country for the Britain because India was a major supplier for them.
Why were the British attracted to India?
The British East India Company came to India as traders in spices, a very important commodity in Europe back then as it was used to preserve meat. Apart from that, they primarily traded in silk, cotton, indigo dye, tea and opium.
How did Europe colonize India?
Colonial India was the part of the Indian subcontinent that was under the jurisdiction of European colonial powers during the Age of Discovery. European power was exerted both by conquest and trade, especially in spices. Trading rivalries among the seafaring European powers brought other European powers to India.
Is Eastern Europe a stereotype?
Excessive masculinity, obedient housewives and excessive racial and gender discrimination might be a thing in some parts of Eastern Europe, but nowadays that goes hand in hand with female Olympic medalists, growing LGBTQ+ support communities, scientific discoveries, and Nobel peace prize laureates. Not a stereotype, that’s just true!
What are the main differences between Eastern Europeans?
Ok, let’s make something clear, there are lots of differences between Eastern Europeans. Each come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, they speak different languages, have different alphabets, music and beliefs. We have strong national identities and centuries of history that we are very proud of.
Why isn’t English a dominant language in Eastern European countries?
English isn’t a dominant language in any Eastern European country (yet). Origin: The term white privilege finds its origins in racial tensions between groups of humans with vastly different skin tones. There is no relevant dark skinned minority in any Eastern European country.
Is it easier to be a dark-skinned minority in Eastern Europe?
There is no relevant dark skinned minority in any Eastern European country. Of course, if you ask if it’s easier to get a job, higher pay, run for office, if one looks like a local, talks like a local, has a local name, and is a local citizen, the answer is “yes” pretty much everywhere in the world.