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China's trade policy during the Age of Exploration
Limited trade to specific ports and followed isolationism.
Required tribute for China
China required tribute from foreign nations under its imperial policy.
Sakoku
Japan's closed country policy that isolated them from the outside world.
Reason for China's isolationism
To protect culture from foreign influence.
Motivation for Japanese isolation
Fear of European influence, especially Christianity.
Zheng He's expeditions
Display Chinese power, collect tribute, and increase trade connections.
Ferdinand Magellan's purpose
Find a western route to Asia; first to circumnavigate the globe.
Hernán Cortés' objective
Conquer the Aztec Empire and claim gold for Spain.
Spanish colonies' motivation
Spreading Catholicism, gaining wealth, and expanding Spanish Empire.
Columbus' primary goals
Find a western route to Asia, spread Christianity, and gain wealth for Spain.
Treatment of natives by Spanish colonizers
Harsh labor under encomienda system and spread of diseases led to population decline.
English colonies' economic focus
Trade, land for farming, and economic opportunities.
French relations with Native Americans
Generally cooperative, forming trade alliances based on mutual fur trade.
Dutch trading interests
Focused on trade and not settlement, leading to moderate relations with Native Americans.