Levant Company

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the chartered entity?English chartered company
2. What is the date of royal charter?September 11, 1592
3. What was the Levant Company and when did it start?The Levant Company was a special English trading company that began in 1592 by merging two earlier companies. It helped England trade with the Ottoman Empire.
4. Why did Queen Elizabeth I approve the Levant Company?She wanted more money from trade and to keep good friendships with the Ottoman Empire.

Chartered Company: A business entity established by a government charter, granting it specific rights, privileges, and often a monopoly over trade in certain regions.
Ottoman Empire: A vast and influential empire that existed from the late 13th century to the early 20th century, controlling much of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.
Levant: A historical and geographical term referring to the eastern Mediterranean region, encompassing areas like modern-day Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt.
Monopoly: The exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service, allowing for significant price control and profit maximization.