What common goal(s) did the dutch and the spanish have in southeast asia?
a. both wanted to spread christianity as the dominant faith throughout the world
b. both wanted to dominate trade int he region, but not necessarily to populate the region with european settlers
c. both wanted to spread christianity and trade throughout their realms by establishing settler colonies
d. both wanted to destroy the power of the chinese merchants who had dominated the region for centuries

One common goal that the Dutch and the Spanish had in southeast Asia was that they "b. Both wanted to dominate trade int he region, but not necessarily to populate the region with European settlers," since trading from afar was far more lucrative. 

1) which is an example of active listening during a formal discussion the answer is d. responding to questions this proves that you were actively listening to the conversation being held in the discussion and that you also know about the topic being discussed2) finding the right balance in a formal discussion is primarily the answer is a. being activeyou want to actively take part of the discussion and prove that you are focused. able to understand what others are saying and make your own input