Global - Age of exploration
Where was irst Voyage of da Gama to India written
Cape of Good Hope - southern end of Africa to India
Why did "the Moor" describe the Portuguese voyage as a "lucky venture"?
God brought them to a country with Rubies and Emeralds
Prince Henry the Navigator was not an explorer. how did he contribute to Portuguese exploration?
He sponsored voyages along western coast of Africa - hoped to find Christians, learn about geography and find gold and route to Orient.
how did Portugal's location contribute to its exploration in the 15th century?
Located far WEST in Europe, it has a big coastline, lots of sailors with experience in Atlantic Ocean . it does NOT face Mediterranean Sea.
Cartaz strategy
Portuguese ships would capture other ships and force them to buy a permit in order to trade in Portuguese controlled towns
what goods were the Dutch interested in from the East indies?
Spices
What question did the king ask daGama?
What kind of merchandise was to be found?
da Gama and Dias - how did they achieve Portugal goal of entering the Indian Ocean in trade?
found water route to Asia and reached India - brought back jewels and spices.
joint-stock company
a group of investors who help people out
Who wrote or recorded Journal of First Voyage of da Gama to India?
a sailor in da Gama crew
who was part of daGama's crew?
convicts from portugal
How did the British gain the favor of the Mughal emperor, Jahangir?
defeated the portugals
why did daGama crew come to Calcutta, india?
looking for Christians and spices
advantage of financing a colony through joint-stock over an individual funding whole things?
one person doesn't take all of the risk - more $ to invest, equal power
What was the original purpose of the British East India Company?
profitable trade
What methods did teh Dutch East India Company use to control trade in indonesia?
route force
What gift did daGama want to give the king?
scarlet hoods, six hats, four string of coral, six wash-hand basins, casks of oil and honey
Where did the Dutch have control in Asia?
spice islands
when was First Voyage of da written?Gama to India written?
the first trip from portugal
Why did Portuguese not create colonies in the Indian Ocean region?
there were already powerful empires in the region
What did the Dutch build in the cities they controlled in Asia?
they build trading centers
How did the "moor" his factor, and the "bale" react to the gifts daGama brought?
they laughed at him because they wanted richer gifts
Why were the Portuguese able to conquer and control costal cities?
well-armed ships put cannons in city walls