AP World History Chapter 15 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'Portuguese Empire' refer to?

How the Portuguese controlled commerce in the Indian Ocean (correct)

The Portuguese colonies in Africa

The military forces of the Portuguese

Portuguese influence in South America

What is a Trading Post Empire?

A type of empire established by the Portuguese to control commerce without large territorial control.

Who was Ferdinand Magellan?

A Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain and discovered the Philippine Islands.

The Spanish Empire was only interested in trade.

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What characterized the Spanish control over the Philippines?

The Spanish assumed control with little bloodshed due to the local population's weakness. Signup and view all the answers

What role did the British East India Company have?

It had a trade monopoly and the right to wage war and govern. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Dutch East India Company known for?

A chartered company that obtained a trade monopoly over spices in the Indian Ocean. Signup and view all the answers

What were Daimyos?

Feudal lords in Japan who controlled samurai warriors. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Samurai?

Warriors loyal to a feudal lord in Japan. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Shogun?

The supreme military commander who unified Japan. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Tokugawa Shogunate believe in?

They believed outside influences were harmful to Japan. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Silver trade?

The trade of silver, primarily from Spanish America and its connection to global trade. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Fur trade significant?

There was high demand for furs in Europe, leading to European competition for furs in the Americas. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Siberia play in the fur trade?

Siberia was a major source of furs for Western Europe and the Ottoman Empire. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Atlantic Slave Trade?

The trade of Africans to the Americas as slaves. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Middle Passage?

The route that transported enslaved Africans to the Americas. Signup and view all the answers

What does African Diaspora refer to?

The spread of African people across the Atlantic due to the slave trade. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Trans-Saharan slave trade?

A trade network that transported African captives into the Mediterranean. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Sugar trade?

The trade in sugar from the West Indies, supported by slave labor. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Kingdom of Dahomey known for?

Its heavy involvement in the slave trade. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Portuguese Empire

Controlled commerce in the Indian Ocean during the early 16th century.
Built fortified bases at key trade locations using superior military ships.

Trading Post Empire

Established by the Portuguese in the Indian Ocean, focusing on controlling commerce rather than large land areas.

Ferdinand Magellan

Portuguese explorer sailing for Spain who discovered the Philippine Islands.
The islands attracted Spanish interest due to proximity to China and the Spice Islands.

Spanish Empire

Sought to control land, people, and resources through colonies, unlike the Portuguese focus on trade.
Spanish colonies facilitated missionary operations.

Spanish Philippines

Acquired with minimal violence due to weak local societies and lack of competing powers.
Became a colony until U.S. control post-Spanish-American War.

British East India Company

Received a charter from the English government granting trade monopoly and military governance rights.
Helped surpass Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean through military strength.

Dutch East India Company

Similar to the British, it was granted a charter by the Dutch government for trade monopoly and military rights.
Used force to monopolize spice trade and settled Dutch populations on seized islands.

Daimyo

Feudal lords in Japan with their own samurai warriors.
European military technology appealed to these leaders.

Samurai

Loyal warriors serving feudal lords in Japan, integral to maintaining conflict and social order.

Shogun

Supreme military leader who unified Japan politically, concerned about detrimental European influence.

Tokugawa Shogunate

A ruling clan prioritizing Japan's isolation from European influence while maintaining trade with China and Korea.

Silver Trade

Rich silver discoveries in Bolivia and Japan increased European wealth, particularly for Spain, which produced 85% of global silver.
Established early trade links between Asia and the Americas, with significant flows to China.

Fur Trade

High demand in Europe during the Little Ice Age raised fur value, leading Europeans to exploit American fur sources.
Resulted in near extinction of beaver populations due to intense demand.

Siberia

Central to Russia's fur trade expansion due to its rich fur resources.
Russian control over Siberia involved tribute collection from locals, often using hostages.

Atlantic Slave Trade

Transport of Africans to Americas and Europe, forever altering participant societies.
Integral part of the transatlantic economy.

Middle Passage

Route taken to transport enslaved Africans to the Americas, with a mortality rate of about 14% during the journey.

African Diaspora

Result of the slave trade, leading to a widespread dispersion of Africans across the Atlantic, significantly influencing the cultures of enslaving nations.

Trans-Saharan Slave Trade

Network transporting African captives to Mediterranean regions, mainly within the Muslim world.

Sugar Trade

Driven by high European demand for sugar and reliance on enslaved labor, resulting in sophisticated plantation systems in the West Indies.

Dahomey

Kingdom in West Africa that rigorously controlled its participation in the slave trade.
Engaged in extensive trade networks, acquiring goods from around the globe.

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Test your knowledge on key terms from Chapter 15 of AP World History. This quiz focuses on the Portuguese Empire and the Trading Post Empire, highlighting their significance in global trade during the early modern period. Explore definitions and concepts related to these influential historical empires.