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Dutch Republic

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Historical region now known as the Netherlands.

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Patriotism

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National pride promoted through artistic expression.

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Godfrey Kneller

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Artist known for William III on Horseback.

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William III

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Portrayed as a heroic peacemaker in art.

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Neptune

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God of the ocean

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Mercury

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God of trade

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Masque

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A theatrical performance combining various art forms.

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Anna of Denmark

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Patron of masques

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Blackface

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Controversial practice seen in Anna’s masque performance.

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Ben Jonson

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Wrote The Masque of Oberon

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Divine Right of Kings

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Belief that monarchs are chosen by God.

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Chivalric Night

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A theme in royal portraiture symbolizing nobility.

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Charles I

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Son of James

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Equestrian Portrait

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Art depicting a ruler on horseback

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Jeffery Hudson

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Child portrayed with Queen

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Dutch Golden Age

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Period of economic prosperity and artistic achievement.

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Urban Society

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60% of Dutch population lived in cities.

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Aelbert Cuyp

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Famous Dutch landscape artist known for naturalism.

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Fluyt

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Wide-bellied ship used in Dutch trade.

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Little Ice Age

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Climate phenomenon affecting 17th and 18th centuries.

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Vanitas

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Art genre reflecting on mortality and transience.

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Pieter Claaesz

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Artist known for Vanitas with a Violin.

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Oysters

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Symbol of sexual success in Dutch still lifes.

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Naturalism

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Artistic style emphasizing realistic representation.

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Portraiture

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Art form focusing on individual identity and status.

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Mixed-race marriages

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Result of Dutch colonial practices and influence.

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Civicism

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Civic engagement reflected through artistic endeavors.

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Mass Scenery

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Large-scale sets used in theatrical masques.

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Hendrick Avercamp

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Artist known for depicting winter scenes.

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Symbolism in Art

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Use of objects to convey deeper meanings.

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Representation

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Depiction of ideals versus real-life characteristics.

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Reality

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True nature or state of individuals or events.

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Reception

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Audience’s response to a performance or artwork.

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Mass scenery

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Large-scale theatrical backdrops and settings.

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Courtiers

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Nobles or attendants in royal courts.

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Divine right of kings

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Belief that monarchs are appointed by God.

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Chivalric knight

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Idealized noble warrior of medieval tradition.

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Equestrian portrait

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Artwork depicting a figure on horseback.

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James I

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First Stuart king of England and Scotland.

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Political unrest

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Instability and conflict in governance.

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Sumptuary codes

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Laws regulating personal expenditures and status display.

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VOC

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Dutch East India Company

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Ostentatious displays

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Excessive demonstrations of wealth and status.

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Batavia

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Colonial city established by the Dutch in 1619.

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Cohesive Dutch identity

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Unified cultural identity among Dutch citizens.

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Natural sophistication

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Graceful elegance inherent in one’s demeanor.

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Cane as symbol

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Represents authority and claim to power.

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Hunting theme

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Common motif symbolizing nobility and leisure.

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Cultural headquarters

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Central location for administrative and cultural activities.

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Social behavior

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Interactions and conduct within a community.

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Status symbol

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Object indicating social or economic rank.

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Eurasian wife

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Spouse of mixed European and Asian descent.

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Hierarchy in Batavia

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Social stratification among diverse city populations.

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Cultural dominance

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Control exerted by one culture over others.

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Political patronage

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Support given by influential figures to artists.

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The Commander of the Homeward-Bound Fleet

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Painting depicting a Dutch commander and his wife.

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Jakob Martensen

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Probable subject of Cuyp’s painting.

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Parasol

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Symbol of superiority in Batavian society.

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Pieter Cnoll

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Senior merchant depicted in a family portrait.

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Sumptuary Codes

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Laws regulating luxury and social decorum.

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1680 Code

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Legislation aligning practices with Dutch customs.

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1754 Measures

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Laws restricting ostentation in Batavia.

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Social Hierarchy

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Structured class system in Batavian society.

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Urban Planning

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Seventeenth-century principles shaping Batavia’s layout.

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Segregation

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Separation of ethnic groups within Batavia.

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Canals and City Walls

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Physical barriers enforcing social stratification.

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Swati Chattopadhyay

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Scholar studying colonial built environments.

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Brenda Yeoh

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Researcher on colonial social stratification.

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Dutch Identity

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Cultural representation in Batavia’s architecture.

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Spice Islands

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Source of valuable spices in Indonesia.

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Jan Huygen van Linschoten

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Navigator who advanced Dutch maritime exploration.

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Cornelis de Houtman

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Organizer of early Dutch trading voyages.

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Colonial Power Dynamics

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Interactions between colonizers and indigenous populations.

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Cultural Appropriation

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Colonizers adopting local symbols for dominance.

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Eighteenth-century Batavia

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Period marked by evolving social relationships.

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Hierarchy Concealment

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Dutch strategy to mask social dominance.

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Fort at Batavia

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Central feature in Cuyp’s painting background.

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Domestic Slaves

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Servants representing wealth in Cnoll’s portrait.

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Fines for Violations

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Penalties based on class and ethnicity.

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Monopoly

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Exclusive control over Dutch-Asian trade.

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Jan Pietersz Coen

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Governor-general who established Batavia in 1619.

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Treaties

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Agreements negotiated with local leaders by VOC.

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Outposts

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Strategic locations set up by VOC for trade.

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Jayakarta

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Existing city taken over to establish Batavia.

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Colonial Administration

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Dutch government took over from VOC in 19th century.

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Malaria

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Disease affecting VOC personnel in Batavia.

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Expansion

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Growth of Batavia beyond original city walls.

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Canals

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Waterways integral to Batavia’s urban design.

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Kasteel Batavia

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Fort where VOC residences were initially located.

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Trade Relationships

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Exclusive connections with local merchants established by VOC.

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1623 Amboina Massacre

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Event where VOC killed EIC traders to consolidate power.

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Decline of VOC

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Factors leading to VOC bankruptcy in late 18th century.

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Ciliwung River

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Ideal harbor location chosen for Batavia’s establishment.

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Sunda Strait

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Strategic waterway controlled by VOC for trade.

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Population Shift

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Movement of slaves noted in Batavia’s urban maps.

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Fortifications

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Walls completed in 1645 surrounding Batavia’s core.

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European Tastes

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Changing preferences contributing to VOC’s decline.

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Spice Trade

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Main economic focus of the VOC’s operations.

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Dutch Settlers

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Replaced local producers in spice cultivation.

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1620s

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Decade when Batavia’s establishment significantly impacted trade.

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Historical Maps

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Cartographic evidence used to analyze Batavia’s development.

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Kota

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Modern term for the historical center of Batavia.

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Colonial Identity

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Batavia’s naming linked to Dutch historical narratives.

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Economic Representation

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VOC acted as Dutch Republic’s economic entity abroad.

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Grid Plan

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City layout featuring streets and canals in a grid.

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Tijgersgracht

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Prominent canal bisecting eastern half of Batavia.

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Fort

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Structure providing defense and visibility over harbor.

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Bastions

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Fortified structures along city walls for defense.

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Rectangular Shape

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Basic layout characteristic of Batavia’s urban design.

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Dutch Vernacular Architecture

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Building style reflecting Dutch domestic architecture.

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Neoclassical Form

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Style used for public buildings like city hall.

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Step-gabled Roof

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Roof design common in Dutch residential architecture.

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Spout-gabled Roof

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Roof style indicating dividing walls in Batavia.

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Public Identity

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Perception of Batavia as a Dutch city despite diversity.

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Urban Planning Principles

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Dutch methods applied to Southeast Asian city design.

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Silting

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Accumulation of sediment affecting canal functionality.

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Climate Adaptation

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Adjustments made for tropical conditions in architecture.

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Historic Maps

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Visual representations showing Batavia’s urban layout.

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Diversity

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Variety of cultures present in Batavia’s population.

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Drainage Function

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Canals designed to manage water flow and sewage.

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Colonial Influence

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Dutch cultural elements imposed on local environment.

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Monsoons

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Seasonal rains affecting canal maintenance and health.

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Historical Accounts

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Travelers’ descriptions reflecting Batavia’s urban character.

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Cultural Connection

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Link between Batavia’s residents and the Dutch Republic.

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Building Materials

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Local and imported resources used for construction.

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Urban Access

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Variations in foot and water traffic accessibility.

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Visual Representation

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Simplified maps highlighting Batavia’s key features.

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Historical Preservation

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Efforts to retain Batavia’s architectural heritage.

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