european exsploration Flashcards
What was a key factor that prompted European trade with Asia?
Europeans wanted to obtain valuable items such as silks, spices, and porcelain from Asia.
What was the drive behind European exploration?
Europeans were motivated by the desire for wealth, new trade routes, and the spread of Christianity.
What technological improvements helped with European exploration?
The development of new navigational tools (e.g., compass, astrolabe) and better ships (e.g., caravel) facilitated exploration.
What was Prince Henry “The Navigator” known for?
He established a navigation school and sponsored many voyages along Africa’s coast.
What did Vasco da Gama accomplish?
He was the first to sail directly from Europe to India, opening the sea route for Portuguese trade.
What did Bartolomeu Dias achieve?
He was the first to sail around the southern tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope.
What was Christopher Columbus known for?
He discovered the Americas in 1492 while trying to find a westward sea route to Asia.
What did Ferdinand Magellan accomplish?
His expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe, though he was killed in the Philippines.
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
It divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal to avoid conflict over exploration.
What was a significant impact of the European Slave Trade on Africa?
It led to the forced migration of millions of Africans, disrupting societies and economies.
What was the Asante Kingdom?
A powerful African kingdom that became wealthy through trade, including the slave trade.
What was the Oyo Empire?
An empire in West Africa that gained wealth and power through involvement in the slave trade.
How did the European presence expand in Africa?
Europeans built forts and established trade relationships, often exploiting African resources.
Which European country established a presence in East and Southeast Asia?
Portugal established early dominance in the region, followed by the Dutch.
What was the Dutch East India Company?
A powerful trading company that had more control over trade in Asia compared to Portuguese and Spanish traders.
What was the Dutch East India Company?
A powerful trading company that had more control over trade in Asia compared to Portuguese and Spanish traders.
What led to the rise of the Qing Dynasty in China?
The Manchus conquered China and established the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century.
What was the restriction on foreign trade in Qing China?
The Qing government limited trade with Europeans and only allowed foreign merchants to trade in specific ports.
Why did Korea and Japan choose isolation?
They wanted to protect their cultures and avoid foreign influence, especially from Europeans.
What was the main point of Columbus’ letter to the Treasurer of Spain?
Columbus described the lands he had discovered, presenting them as valuable for Spain.
What was the main message in King Affonso’s letter to the King of Portugal?
King Affonso expressed concerns over the negative impacts of the slave trade on his kingdom and people.
What event during the Middle Ages introduced Europeans to valuable items from Asia?
The Crusades introduced Europeans to silks, spices, and porcelain from Asia.
Why were trade routes between Asia and Europe disrupted in the late 1200s and early 1300s?
The Mongol Empire’s collapse and the spread of the Black Death disrupted trade routes.
How was the Portuguese development of the Caravel an example of cultural diffusion?
The Caravel combined European shipbuilding techniques with influences from the Middle East and Africa.
Why did Prince Henry “The Navigator” want to explore Africa?
To find new trade routes, spread Christianity, and explore the possibility of reaching Asia by sea.
Why did the Portuguese build small forts along the coast of Africa?
To protect their trade routes and control the lucrative trade in gold, slaves, and spices.
How did the Oyo Empire use wealth from the slave trade to expand?
The Oyo Empire used the money from the slave trade to build a powerful military and expand its territory.
What was the main result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
It divided the world’s non-European territories between Spain and Portugal along a meridian line.
What was Ferdinand Magellan best known for?
He is best known for being the first to lead an expedition that circumnavigated the globe, although he died during the journey.
How did the Dutch East India Company differ from the Portuguese and Spanish traders?
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.
Why did the Tokugawa shoguns become hostile toward foreigners?
They feared foreign influence would disrupt Japan’s social and political order.
What challenges did Lord Macartney face during his mission to China?
His diplomatic mission was difficult because the Chinese saw the British as inferior and rejected many of his requests.
What was the significance of Vasco da Gama’s journey?
His direct sea route to India helped establish Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean trade.
