european exsploration

Question 1

What was a key factor that prompted European trade with Asia?

Answer 1

Europeans wanted to obtain valuable items such as silks, spices, and porcelain from Asia.

Question 2

What was the drive behind European exploration?

Answer 2

Europeans were motivated by the desire for wealth, new trade routes, and the spread of Christianity.

Question 3

What technological improvements helped with European exploration?

Answer 3

The development of new navigational tools (e.g., compass, astrolabe) and better ships (e.g., caravel) facilitated exploration.

Question 4

What was Prince Henry “The Navigator” known for?

Answer 4

He established a navigation school and sponsored many voyages along Africa’s coast.

Question 5

What did Vasco da Gama accomplish?

Answer 5

He was the first to sail directly from Europe to India, opening the sea route for Portuguese trade.

Question 6

What did Bartolomeu Dias achieve?

Answer 6

He was the first to sail around the southern tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope.

Question 7

What was Christopher Columbus known for?

Answer 7

He discovered the Americas in 1492 while trying to find a westward sea route to Asia.

Question 8

What did Ferdinand Magellan accomplish?

Answer 8

His expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe, though he was killed in the Philippines.

Question 9

What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?

Answer 9

It divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal to avoid conflict over exploration.

Question 10

What was a significant impact of the European Slave Trade on Africa?

Answer 10

It led to the forced migration of millions of Africans, disrupting societies and economies.

Question 11

What was the Asante Kingdom?

Answer 11

A powerful African kingdom that became wealthy through trade, including the slave trade.

Question 12

What was the Oyo Empire?

Answer 12

An empire in West Africa that gained wealth and power through involvement in the slave trade.

Question 13

How did the European presence expand in Africa?

Answer 13

Europeans built forts and established trade relationships, often exploiting African resources.

Question 14

Which European country established a presence in East and Southeast Asia?

Answer 14

Portugal established early dominance in the region, followed by the Dutch.

Question 15

What was the Dutch East India Company?

Answer 15

A powerful trading company that had more control over trade in Asia compared to Portuguese and Spanish traders.

Question 16

What was the Dutch East India Company?

Answer 16

A powerful trading company that had more control over trade in Asia compared to Portuguese and Spanish traders.

Question 17

What led to the rise of the Qing Dynasty in China?

Answer 17

The Manchus conquered China and established the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century.

Question 18

What was the restriction on foreign trade in Qing China?

Answer 18

The Qing government limited trade with Europeans and only allowed foreign merchants to trade in specific ports.

Question 19

Why did Korea and Japan choose isolation?

Answer 19

They wanted to protect their cultures and avoid foreign influence, especially from Europeans.

Question 20

What was the main point of Columbus’ letter to the Treasurer of Spain?

Answer 20

Columbus described the lands he had discovered, presenting them as valuable for Spain.

Question 21

What was the main message in King Affonso’s letter to the King of Portugal?

Answer 21

King Affonso expressed concerns over the negative impacts of the slave trade on his kingdom and people.

Question 22

What event during the Middle Ages introduced Europeans to valuable items from Asia?

Answer 22

The Crusades introduced Europeans to silks, spices, and porcelain from Asia.

Question 23

Why were trade routes between Asia and Europe disrupted in the late 1200s and early 1300s?

Answer 23

The Mongol Empire’s collapse and the spread of the Black Death disrupted trade routes.

Question 24

How was the Portuguese development of the Caravel an example of cultural diffusion?

Answer 24

The Caravel combined European shipbuilding techniques with influences from the Middle East and Africa.

Question 25

Why did Prince Henry “The Navigator” want to explore Africa?

Answer 25

To find new trade routes, spread Christianity, and explore the possibility of reaching Asia by sea.

Question 26

Why did the Portuguese build small forts along the coast of Africa?

Answer 26

To protect their trade routes and control the lucrative trade in gold, slaves, and spices.

Question 27

How did the Oyo Empire use wealth from the slave trade to expand?

Answer 27

The Oyo Empire used the money from the slave trade to build a powerful military and expand its territory.

Question 28

What was the main result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

Answer 28

It divided the world’s non-European territories between Spain and Portugal along a meridian line.

Question 29

What was Ferdinand Magellan best known for?

Answer 29

He is best known for being the first to lead an expedition that circumnavigated the globe, although he died during the journey.

Question 30

How did the Dutch East India Company differ from the Portuguese and Spanish traders?

Answer 30

The Dutch East India Company had more control over trade and used military force to protect its interests, unlike the smaller-scale Portuguese and Spanish operations.

Question 31

Why did the Tokugawa shoguns become hostile toward foreigners?

Answer 31

They feared foreign influence would disrupt Japan’s social and political order.

Question 32

What challenges did Lord Macartney face during his mission to China?

Answer 32

His diplomatic mission was difficult because the Chinese saw the British as inferior and rejected many of his requests.

Question 33

What was the significance of Vasco da Gama’s journey?

Answer 33

His direct sea route to India helped establish Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean trade.