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Which city served as a crucial link between Asia and Europe, facilitating international trade before its fall?
Which city served as a crucial link between Asia and Europe, facilitating international trade before its fall?
- Constantinople (correct)
- Alexandria
- Venice
- Rome
Following the Ottoman Turks' capture of Constantinople in 1453, what economic consequence did European traders face?
Following the Ottoman Turks' capture of Constantinople in 1453, what economic consequence did European traders face?
- Elimination of taxes on Asian goods.
- Decreased access to Asian markets.
- Increased trade volume due to new trade routes.
- Higher taxes levied on goods passing through Turkish-controlled routes. (correct)
Prior to the fall of Constantinople, which group of merchants primarily dominated trade in Asian goods within Europe?
Prior to the fall of Constantinople, which group of merchants primarily dominated trade in Asian goods within Europe?
- Arab merchants
- Spanish merchants
- Italian merchants (correct)
- Portuguese merchants
What was the primary motivation for Spain and Portugal to seek new trade routes to Asia?
What was the primary motivation for Spain and Portugal to seek new trade routes to Asia?
What specific impact did the fall of Constantinople have on existing trade routes between Asia and Europe?
What specific impact did the fall of Constantinople have on existing trade routes between Asia and Europe?
Which of the following spices were in high demand in Europe, fostering trade relations with India?
Which of the following spices were in high demand in Europe, fostering trade relations with India?
How did the trade dynamics between Asia and Europe differ between the Middle Ages and earlier ancient times?
How did the trade dynamics between Asia and Europe differ between the Middle Ages and earlier ancient times?
Which of the following best describes the role of Arab merchants in the trade between Asia and Europe?
Which of the following best describes the role of Arab merchants in the trade between Asia and Europe?
What broader historical context is reflected by the Carnatic Wars, as indicated in the chapter overview?
What broader historical context is reflected by the Carnatic Wars, as indicated in the chapter overview?
Besides attempting to establish new trade routes, what other response did the European rulers have?
Besides attempting to establish new trade routes, what other response did the European rulers have?
Flashcards
India-Europe Trade History
India-Europe Trade History
Trade relations existed between India and Europe from ancient times.
Arab Merchants in the Middle Ages
Arab Merchants in the Middle Ages
Arab merchants transported Asian goods to Constantinople.
Italian Trade Monopoly
Italian Trade Monopoly
Italian traders held a monopoly over trade in Europe.
Constantinople's Role in Trade
Constantinople's Role in Trade
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Fall of Constantinople Date
Fall of Constantinople Date
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Impact of Turkish Control
Impact of Turkish Control
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European Response to Monopoly
European Response to Monopoly
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Study Notes
- Trade and commerce between India and Europe have existed since ancient times.
- There was a high demand in Europe for Indian spices like pepper, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.
- Trade relations between India, Europe, and other Asian countries continued through the Middle Ages.
- Arab merchants transported Asian goods to Constantinople, part of the Eastern Roman (Byzantium) Empire.
- Italian merchants bought these goods in Constantinople and resold them in European countries.
- Constantinople was a central hub for international trade and known as the 'Gateway of European Trade'.
- Arab merchants held a trade monopoly in Asian countries.
- Italian traders had a trade monopoly in Europe.
- Asian merchandise generated significant profits for Italian merchants.
The Fall of Constantinople
- Trade between Asia and Europe passed through Constantinople.
- In 1453, the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople.
- As a result, the Turks controlled all trade routes connecting to the city.
- The Turks imposed high taxes on goods passing through these routes.
- Trade became unprofitable because of the high taxes.
- Spain, Portugal, and other European rulers sought to break the Italian traders' monopoly.
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