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Q · Advent of EuropeansMedium · 45s
Who was the founder of the French East India Company?
TopicAdvent of Europeans
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Jean-Baptiste Colbert founded it in 1664.
Final Answer: Option A — Colbert