Age of Exploration and Asian Empires Unit Test

diffusion

process by which cultural elements spread from one group or society to another

persecute

to subject individuals to cruel, oppressive treatment due to their race, religion, etc.

indigenous

original or native inhabitants of a country or region

sultan

a muslim sovereign

colonization

the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area

sphere of influence

an area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges

circumnavigate

to travel completely around the world

mercantilism

policy by which a nation sought to export more than it imported in order to build its supply of gold and silver

missionary

someone sent to do religious work in a territory or foreign country

isolationism

policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups

christopher columbus

sailed for spain, route for india gets blown off course and finds the new world (the americas)

ferdinand magellan

crew made first around the world voyage, from 1519-1522, proved earth was round. killed in phillipines

francis drake

english. served as queen elizabeth's 1 second in command in the battle with spanish armada. second person to circumnavigate the world

hernando cortez

lead spanish expedition in the americas that lead to the fall of the aztec empire. aztec developed into mexico. ended empire by 1525.

vasco da gama

first to make trip around africa and all the way to india in 1498. claimed brazil for the portuguese.

jacques cartier

credited with naming canada. recognized for his limited exploration

francisco pizarro

explored central and south america, defeated the incan empire in modern day peru.

prince henry the navigator

portuguese prince that was chief leader in encouraging european exploration

ottomans

muslim territory in south west asia and north africa, rooted in the islamic faith; known for religious tolerance.

mughals

spread islam throughout india, developed in northern india as descendants of the mongols.

when and where did the age of exploration begin?

europe in 1400-1500's

why did the age of exploration begin?

-demand for gold, spices, and natural resources in europe was high.

-prince henry the navigator

-support for the diffusion of christianity

-political and economic competition improved

what were the ultimate outcomes/effects of this time period?

-established global trade routes

-rise of european colonial empires

-navigational innovations improved

-tran-atlantic slave route, columbian exchange

what country was most dominant in the age of exploration?

spain

what role did religion play in exploration?

spreading christianity and escaping persecution

describe the columbian exchange. give examples of goods originating from both the new and old worlds.

an exchange of resources between the americas and europe. crops, livestock, culture, and diseases

what were the effects of the columbian exchange?

-collapse of native american population

-rise of trans-atlantic slave trade to meet demands

-devastation of indigenous

describe the triangular trade. what kinds of goods originated in the americas, europe, and africa?

a trading pattern between the americas, africa, and europe. gold and silver, slaves, raw material, and manufactured goods

what effect did the concept of mercantilism have on exploration and the colonies?

nations colonized new lands for their resources for trading opportunities

where did the ottoman empire originate? where did it expand?

asia minor. expanded to south west asia, balkan peninsula, and northern africa

what religion did the ottomans practice? where they tolerant of others?

they practices islamic faith. yes.

what were the most popular products traded from the ottoman empire?

coffee and ceramics

what were the causes of the decline of the ottoman empire?

it became too large to maintain and they lost control, corruption and strained economy

where did the mughal empire develop? what religion did they practice?

northern india. islam.

what issue did the mughals face when they conquered india? how did they resolve it?

they had to figure out how to rule a largely hindu region. they blended islam and hinduism, making it din-i-ilahi

what trade routes did the mughals use? what items did they trade?

silk roads and indian ocean maritime. silks, spices, and gems.

what caused the fall of the mughal empire? when did it end?

-conflict divided india, economy began to decline, corruption ensued, and british began to conquer in 1808 CE.

why did europeans have an interest in trade with china?

for china's luxury goods that promised economic wealth.

what was the name of the mongol dynasty in china? how long did it last?

yuan dynasty. 92 years.

what dynasty restored chinese control to their region? what were their accomplishments?

ming dynasty. they overthrew the mongol led yuan dynasty.

what government system was used in japan prior to the age of exploration? what type of government was used in the 1600-1800s.?

military dictatorship. takugaua shogurate.

other than slaves, what else did africa export? what did they import?

exports: gold, ivory, salt, animal hides

imports: textiles, goods, guns