23 Questions
What motivated Prince Henry to promote navigation and exploration in Portugal?
Desire to expand Christian presence in Muslim North Africa and gain access to riches
What was the significance of Bartolomeu Dias' voyage in 1488?
He was the first European to reach the southern tip of Africa
What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's voyage in the late 1490s?
He demonstrated that the treasures of the East could be reached by sailing to the south and east
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494?
To divide the New World between Portugal and Spain
What was the significance of the conquest of Ceuta in 1415?
It sparked a desire for greater access to riches and to further expand Christian presence in Muslim North Africa
What was Portugal's main goal in establishing sea routes around Africa?
To reach the treasures of the East by sailing to the south and east
Which European powers were the first to challenge Portuguese claims in southern and eastern Asia?
Spain, France, and England
What was the outcome of the struggle for trade and economic hegemony in South and Southeast Asia among European powers?
Countless wars in the region and in Europe for the next three centuries
Which city emerged as the new financial and trade capital of Europe during this period?
Amsterdam
What was the consequence of the large-scale intrusion of European traders into the Asian region?
Both China and Japan began to resist the increasing Western commercial and cultural influence on their societies
What was the primary reason for the emergence of the Dutch and English East Indian Trading Companies?
To challenge Portuguese claims in southern and eastern Asia
What was the status of Spain, France, and England during this period?
They were the pre-eminent military powers in Europe
Who funded Columbus's voyage in 1492?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
To divide land claims between Spain and Portugal
Which country became the dominant European trading power in South and East Asia?
Portugal
What was the result of more direct trade between Europe and Asia?
Increased availability and affordability of Asian commodities
What did Portuguese voyages disrupt in India and the East Indies?
Italian trade alliances with Muslim traders
What was the significance of Columbus's arrival in the Americas?
It was a major event in Western civilization
What motivated European explorers to venture into South and Southeast Asia in the 17th and 18th centuries?
The desire to spread Christianity and claim new lands for their countries
Which explorer is credited with being the first to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Who led an expedition to explore the American Southwest and claimed the region for Spain?
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
Which European power claimed the Gulf of St. Lawrence Region and St. Lawrence River Valley?
France
Who explored the Great Lakes, Ohio, and Mississippi River Valleys, claiming them for France?
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
Learn about the European explorations in the 15th century, led by Prince Henry, the Navigator, and how Portugal became a center for navigation and exploration. Discover the motivations behind their voyages and the impact on Christian presence in Muslim North Africa.
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