30 Questions
What technological advancements enabled Europeans to explore other parts of the world?
Advances in shipbuilding
What motivated Europeans to explore beyond their borders in the early 1400s?
The spirit of adventure and curiosity
Which country was the first to establish a sea route to Asia?
Portugal
How did the Renaissance contribute to European exploration?
It stimulated a sense of adventure and curiosity
Who played a significant role in Portugal's exploration efforts?
Prince Henry
Which treaty aimed to resolve the rivalry between Spain and Portugal over exploration routes?
Treaty of Tordesillas
What was the main reason for Portugal's leadership in overseas exploration?
Strong government support
Where did Prince Henry have his first exposure to the wealth beyond Europe?
Ceuta
Which ocean did Portuguese explorers initially navigate to reach trading outposts along Africa's west coast?
Atlantic Ocean
What valuable items did Portuguese invaders find in Ceuta during their conquest?
Pepper, cinnamon, cloves, gold, silver, jewels
Who was the enthusiastic supporter of exploration in Portugal during the age of exploration?
Prince Henry
In which direction did Portuguese explorers push after establishing trading outposts along Africa's west coast?
Further east into the Indian Ocean
What did Portugal achieve by defeating a Muslim fleet off the coast of India in 1509?
Gained control of the spice trade
Where did Portugal establish a fort in 1514 to strengthen its hold on the region?
Hormuz
Which city did the Portuguese make the capital of their trading empire after capturing it in 1510?
Goa
What geographical feature did the Portuguese control by seizing Malacca in 1511?
Strait of Malacca
Why were the Moluccas referred to as the Spice Islands?
Rich in spices like cloves and nutmeg
What was Afonso de Albuquerque's main reason for convincing his crew to attack Malacca?
To control the Strait of Malacca and gain access to the Spice Islands
Why did other European nations descend upon Asia in the early 1600s?
To establish their own trade empires in the East
Where did Ferdinand Magellan's Spanish expedition arrive in the early 1500s?
Philippines
How did the Dutch Republic challenge Portugal's dominance over the Indian Ocean trade?
By declaring independence from Spain and establishing the Dutch Republic
Why would a fort at Hormuz help the Portuguese stop trade between the Arabian Peninsula and India?
Hormuz is on the strait connecting the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, forcing ships to pass by it
Which European nation began settling the Philippines in 1565?
Spain
Where was the Dutch influence the greatest?
East Indies
Why did European merchants seek to bypass the Italian merchants in the 1400s?
To increase their own profits
What motivated Europeans to explore according to the text?
Desire to spread Christianity and continue fighting Muslims
What was Bartolomeu Dias' motivation for exploration according to the text?
To serve God, Christianize non-Christians, and grow rich
What did Prince Henry's statement imply about his role in exploration?
His skills were in organizing and financing expeditions, not leading them
How did advances in technology contribute to the Age of Exploration?
They made long sea voyages safer and more efficient
What impact did the Crusades have on European exploration according to the text?
They intensified feelings of hostility between Christians and Muslims
This lesson plan focuses on the European exploration of the East, advancements in sailing technology, and the significance of European exploration for global interactions today. Topics covered include Portugal's sea route to Asia and the rivalry between Spain and Portugal.
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