European Expansion and the Ottoman Empire
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What was a key difference between Portuguese and Spanish colonization in the Americas?

  • Spain conquered the Aztec and Inca empires, while Portugal colonized the Caribbean islands.
  • Portugal focused on controlling the spice trade, while Spain was more interested in gold and silver.
  • Spain used the encomienda system, while Portugal developed plantation slavery. (correct)
  • Portugal focused on establishing large land-based empires, while Spain controlled mostly coastal areas.

    • How did the Ottomans' use of cannons impact the political landscape of Europe?

  • It weakened the Catholic church's influence in Europe, as the Ottomans proved their military superiority.
  • It led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire, as other European powers adopted cannons more effectively.
  • It contributed to the rise of centralized states in Europe by making traditional warfare tactics obsolete. (correct)
  • It resulted in the Ottomans establishing strong alliances with European powers, sharing their military technology.

    • Which of the following is NOT a reason why Portugal was able to establish control over key trade routes in the Indian Ocean?

  • The Portuguese focused on establishing fortified ports instead of large colonies.
  • The Portuguese relied on vast armies to conquer and control key cities and ports. (correct)
  • The Portuguese utilized cannons to establish dominance over indigenous forces.
  • The Portuguese had superior shipbuilding technology, enabling them to build faster and more durable ships.

    • What event marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's rise in the region?

    <p>The conquest of Constantinople in 1453 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Habsburg dynasty's power through marriage alliances?

    <p>It contributed to political instability in Europe, as various factions challenged their power. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a direct consequence of the shift in warfare from knights and castles to cannons and firearms?

    <p>The increased importance of naval power in warfare. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Dynasty?

    <p>A fierce rivalry fueled by territorial ambitions and religious differences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best summarizes the impact of gunpowder technology on state centralization?

    <p>Gunpowder technology provided rulers with a stronger tool to enforce their authority and suppress rebellions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a reason why European powers shifted from trade to conquest in the 16th and 17th centuries?

    <p>European traders found that trade was more profitable than conquering new lands. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Spanish monarchy and the Catholic Church?

    <p>The Spanish monarchs were staunch supporters of the Catholic Church and enforced its doctrines through the Spanish Inquisition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key difference between the rule of Louis XIV of France and Peter the Great of Russia in terms of centralization of power?

    <p>Louis XIV faced less resistance from nobles than Peter the Great. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the trans-Atlantic slave trade?

    <p>The trade led to the abolition of slavery in the Americas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the decline of indigenous populations in the Americas during the colonial period?

    <p>Disease and exposure to new pathogens brought by Europeans. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Encomienda system?

    <p>To grant Spanish landowners the right to use indigenous labor for profit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is an example of how the Ottomans used religion to justify political power?

    <p>Ottoman rulers were caliphs, leaders of the Islamic world, which gave them religious legitimacy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the views of Copernicus and the Catholic Church in the 16th Century?

    <p>Copernicus believed the Earth revolved around the Sun, while the Catholic Church believed the Sun revolved around the Earth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the impact of the Protestant Reformation on state power?

    <p>It led to some monarchs using Protestantism to break free from the Pope's authority and gain more power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Portuguese Exploration

    Portugal led European exploration in the Indian Ocean during the 1400s, establishing trading posts.

    Vasco da Gama

    The first European to reach India by sea, completing his voyage in 1498.

    Encomienda System

    A Spanish labor system where conquistadors were granted land and indigenous workers.

    Ottoman Empire Foundation

    Founded by Osman Gazi in the early 1300s, expanded rapidly, conquering Constantinople in 1453.

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    Habsburg Dynasty

    A powerful royal family that ruled much of Central Europe and Spain through marriage alliances.

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    Political Rivalry

    The conflict between the Muslim Ottomans and Catholic Habsburgs centered on territory and religion.

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    Impact of Cannons

    Cannons shifted power from knights to centralized states by enabling stronger armies in the 15th century.

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    Battle of Lepanto

    A naval battle in 1571 where a Christian coalition defeated the Ottoman navy.

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    Spanish Monarchs' Architecture

    Spanish monarchs built grand palaces like El Escorial to display power and wealth.

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    Ottoman Mosques

    Ottomans constructed significant mosques, like the Süleymaniye, symbolizing strength and religious authority.

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    Spanish Inquisition

    A historic court enforcing Catholicism in Spain by punishing heretics.

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    Scientific Revolution

    A period in the 1500s-1600s where experiments challenged old ideas and promoted heliocentrism.

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    Martin Luther

    Started the Protestant Reformation in 1517 by criticizing the Catholic Church's practices.

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    Louis XIV of France

    Known as the 'Sun King,' he ruled as an absolute monarch and built the Palace of Versailles.

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    Colonial Shift

    Europeans shifted from trade to colonialism for wealth and military advantages.

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    Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

    A triangular trade system linking Europe, Africa, and the Americas for enslaved labor.

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    Plantation Economy

    An economic system depending on enslaved labor to produce cash crops for Europe.

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    Study Notes

    European Expansion

    • Portugal was the first European nation to explore the Indian Ocean.
    • They established trading posts along African coasts and reached India in 1498 (Vasco da Gama).
    • Portugal controlled key trade routes and cities like Goa, Malacca, and Mombasa using superior ships and cannons.
    • They focused on controlling trade, not large-scale colonization, establishing fortified ports.
    • Spain and Portugal colonized the Americas after Columbus's voyages.
    • Spain focused on conquering vast land empires (Aztecs, Incas), while Portugal focused on Brazil.
    • Spain used the encomienda system, forcing indigenous people to work for Spanish landowners.
    • Portugal developed plantations using enslaved Africans to grow sugar.

    Ottoman Empire and Habsburg Dynasty

    • The Ottoman Empire, founded by Osman Gazi in the 1300s, expanded rapidly, conquering Constantinople in 1453.
    • It became a powerful force in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
    • The Habsburgs controlled vast territories in Central Europe, including parts of Spain, through marriage alliances and the Holy Roman Empire.
    • The Ottomans (Muslim) and Habsburgs (Catholic) competed for power and territory, leading to conflicts like the Battle of Lepanto.

    Impact of Gunpowder

    • Before gunpowder, warfare was dominated by knights and castles.
    • Gunpowder weapons like cannons made castles and armor less effective.
    • This led to stronger, centralized states that could afford larger standing armies.
    • The Ottomans used cannons to conquer Constantinople.
    • France, Spain, and Russia utilized gunpowder technology to centralize power and crush rebellions.

    Architecture and Religious Policies

    • Spanish monarchs displayed wealth and power through palaces like El Escorial.
    • Ottoman sultans built grand mosques like the Süleymaniye Mosque, symbolizing their power and religious authority.
    • Spain used the Inquisition to enforce Catholicism and punish non-believers.
    • Ottoman sultans were also caliphs (Islamic leaders), using Islam to justify their rule.
    • Both rulers used public spectacles (ceremonies, parades) to show their power.

    Scientific Revolution

    • The Scientific Revolution (1500s-1600s) focused on experimentation and observation.
    • Copernicus and Galileo supported heliocentrism (Earth orbits the sun).
    • Newton's laws revolutionized physics.
    • Monarchs supported scientists because knowledge supported warfare and navigation.
    • This led to societal questioning of traditions, influencing the Enlightenment and artistic realism.

    Protestant Reformation and State Power

    • Martin Luther's criticisms of the Catholic Church (selling indulgences, corruption) started the Protestant Reformation in 1517.
    • Some European rulers used Protestantism to gain power by breaking away from the Pope's authority.
    • German princes used Protestantism to resist the Habsburgs.
    • King Henry VIII of England formed the Anglican Church to separate from the Pope.
    • France experienced conflicts and religious tolerance variations regarding Protestantism.

    Absolutism in Europe

    • Louis XIV of France, known as the "Sun King," established absolute monarchy.
    • He controlled nobles and famously declared "I am the state."
    • Peter the Great of Russia emulated French absolutism, centralizing power and modernizing the military.
    • Despite this, Russian tsars still bargained with nobles (boyars), while Louis XIV crushed noble revolts.

    From Trade to Colonialism

    • Europeans initially established trading posts.
    • Motivation for conquest changed to acquiring land for profit.
    • Gunpowder gave Europeans a military edge.
    • Competition among European powers (Spain, Portugal, France, England) drove colonial expansion.

    American Colonial Institutions

    • Spain and Portugal developed systems for colonial control.
    • Encomienda granted Spanish landowners the right to use indigenous labor.
    • Viceroys were colonial governors ruling in the king's name.
    • Enslaved Africans replaced depleted indigenous labor.

    African States and Slave Trade

    • Coastal African states (Dahomey, Ashanti) supplied enslaved people to Europeans in exchange for goods.
    • Some African rulers profited from the slave trade.

    Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Plantation Economy

    • A system linked Europe, Africa, and the Americas through the slave trade.
    • Europe sent goods (guns, textiles) to Africa for enslaved people.
    • The "Middle Passage" transported enslaved people to the Americas.
    • Enslaved Africans fueled the production of cash crops (sugar, tobacco, cotton) for Europe.
    • Europeans sought enslaved Africans because of labor shortages, profit margins, and high demand for cash crops.

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    This quiz covers the significant events of European expansion, focusing on Portugal's exploration of the Indian Ocean and the colonization of the Americas. It also delves into the rise of the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Dynasty, highlighting their historical impact. Test your knowledge on key figures, trade dynamics, and imperial strategies during this era.

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