Exploring Empires

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When was the vice-kingdom of New Spain formed within the Spanish Empire?

  • 1498
  • 1580
  • 1525 (correct)
  • 1540s

Which explorer marked the beginning of the Portuguese Empire in the East?

  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Christopher Columbus
  • Vasco da Gama (correct)
  • Hernán Cortés

Which country discovered large silver deposits in modern-day Mexico and Bolivia?

  • Portugal
  • England
  • Spain (correct)
  • France

Which country was granted the right to trade in Macao by the Chinese government in exchange for silver?

<p>Portugal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the establishment of a trade route linking Asia, the Americas, and Spain?

<p>Spanish settlement in the Philippines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country established the vice-kingdom of New Spain in present-day Mexico?

<p>Spain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country discovered large silver deposits in modern-day Mexico and Bolivia?

<p>Spain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country was granted the right to trade in Macao by the Chinese government in exchange for silver?

<p>Portugal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country established a settlement in the Philippines, establishing a trade route via the Manila Galleon?

<p>Spain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country led a Dutch trading fleet in the late 16th century?

<p>Netherlands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Formation of Vice-Kingdoms and Empires

  • The vice-kingdom of New Spain was formed within the Spanish Empire.

Portuguese Empire

  • Vasco da Gama marked the beginning of the Portuguese Empire in the East.

Silver Deposits

  • Spain discovered large silver deposits in modern-day Mexico and Bolivia.

Trade Agreements

  • The Portuguese were granted the right to trade in Macao by the Chinese government in exchange for silver.

Establishment of Trade Routes

  • The Spanish established a trade route linking Asia, the Americas, and Spain.
  • Spain established a settlement in the Philippines, establishing a trade route via the Manila Galleon.

Exploration and Trading Fleets

  • The Spanish established the vice-kingdom of New Spain in present-day Mexico.
  • Fernando de Magallanes led a Spanish trading fleet in the late 16th century, not a Dutch one.

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