Lesson 3: Age of Exploration and Colonialism in America Flashcards
European exploration or the voyages of Europeans to places they had never been before started in
15th Century
There were three motives for the explorations which eventually led to colonialism
God, Gold, Glory
To spread Christianity
God
The search for materials goods
Gold
Desire for fame and power
Glory
Spices, silks, fine china, and other luxury goods the nobles enjoyed were from this continent
Asia`
Controlled trade between Europe and Asia
Italian and Arab traders
It taught the Europeans that a country earns more bullion(silver and gold) not by buying but by selling more products
Mercantilism
From China and gave directions
Compass
From the Arabians and gives the distance from you to your destination basing it on the stars
Astrolabe
Portuguese improved ships for open sea navigation. Its triangular sails made it easier to sail against the winds.
Caravels
The Europeans had been introduced to Spices during the Era of
Crusades
Dominantly controlled and colonized Asian territories. Controlled Southwest India, Java, Sumatra Moluccas, Macao, and Japan.
Portugal
Controlled Philippine Archipelago
Spain
Controlled Indochina, Malayan Peninsula, and Singapore with Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles as the first Governor
Great Britain
