ALL Ch 3 Europeans explore the east

What is a figurehead?

A person in a position of authority that has no real power

Explain the treaty of Tordesillas

Agreement to honor the line of demarcation.Suggested by pop Alexander VI for Spain and Portugal to stop fighting and trade

Name one Portuguese explorer and what he did to be famouse

Bartolomeo Dias ventured down to the Coast of Africa until he reaches the tip of Africa the Cape of good hope. found problems low on supply had to go home

Why did the Chinese accept the Dutch and reject the British as trading partners?

British wouldn't kowtow wanted to trade with them their goods instead of Gold wanted special trading relationships with Chinese

How were traditional styles reflected in Chinese culture?

By doing plays and dramas communication it brought society together

"Closed country policy" influence Japan society and culture?

Closed trading ports except Nagassaki only city allowed to trade Japanese were not allowed to leave the country Shoguns controlled the area so got rich from trade

Tokugawa Shogunate influence Japan society and culture?

Controlled Daimyo by the ulternate attendance policy brought stability to Japan and isolated it from the rest of the world

What restrictions did the Manchus place on foreign trade?

Could only trade in specific ports. Trade limited in 3 parts increased taxes on trade demanded tribute kowtow ritual

Hoe did Hongwu bring stability to China?

Drove out the Mongols Made agricultural reforms Respected traditions (ex. confusion moral/traditions) Restored the merit based civil war exams

Oda Nobubaga how did he helped to unify Japan?

First Japanese leader to effectively use firearms defeated most of his rivals took control of Kyoto Ruled by force

How did the Dutch become a major player in Asian trade?

Had big ships Establishes their own trade in Asia by keeping out the English. Funded the Dutch company Dominance over region.

Who was Zheng He and how was he important to China?

He was a Chinese admiral, led all 7 voyages. Showed how China was very powerful by giving gifts to the people in order to get tribute to show that the emperor had to be respected.

Name an outcome of Columbus Voyage to the Americas

Increase tension between Spain Portugal.

Portuguese influence Japan society and culture?

Introduced firearms, it changed samurai traditions. also introduced canons this made the Daymios build fortified castles so many of the people went to live around the castles so there bigger cities.

Why was only the gov. allowed to conduct foreign trade?

Kept foreign influences to the minimum.

What were some immediate and some long -term outcomes of Columbus voyage?

Long term- His voyage would open a route for European colonization in the Americas. Short term. Increased tension between Spain and Portugal.

Christian Missionaries influence Japan society and culture?

Many Japanese converts eventually Christianity is blamed because Japanese Christians were in rebellion

Explain the interaction about trade between the Chinese and British

No good interaction Chinese thought very highly of themselves British no Kowtow rituals. British wanted to trade their goods but Chinese wanted gold.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi how did he helped to unify Japan?

Nobunagas best general defeated all his rivals especially the traitor controlled Japan by force with violence and by political alliances

Explain how the Daimyo functioned in Japan before the Tokugawa Shogunate came to power.

Offered protection in exchange of loyalty (taxes) Constantly fighting between each other Powerful warlords samurais

Give two way the Tokugawa Shogun made Japan more isolated from European contact

People not allowed to leave. All ports closed except Nagasaki was allowed to trade Kicked out all missionaries

Which European country wast the first to st up trade empire in Asia?

Portugal

How did the European battles for the Indian ocean trade affect the people of Asia before the 19th century?

Portugal cities colonized but people inside not affected.

Daymio how did he helped to unify Japan?

Powerful warlords Samurais build fortified castles had big armies were constantly fighting offered protection in exchange of loyalty (taxes)

How did Manchu ruler gain the respect of the Chinese people?

Restored Chinese prosperity By upholding Confucianism beliefs Made countries frontiers safer. Social structure

Who was Prince Henry and why is he important to the age of exploration?

Son of Portugal king, he funded the school of navigation and he was an enthusiastic leader . Conquered Muslims in Ceuta.

How did Portugal benefited from his voyage?

Spice trade for money, trading posts, finding a direct route to Asia and Congo worth 60x the cost of the voyage.

What technological advances made possible the age of exploration?

The compass, maps, astrolabe,caravel,sails.

How did the Dutch gain control much of the Indian ocean trade?

They drove out the English, established dominance over region, largest amounts of ships and fought against Portugal took strategic location.

Name two leaders that helped unify Japan

Toyotomi Ieyasu Hideyoshi

Name and explain 2 of the motivations of Europeans for wanting to explore during the 15th and 16th century?

Wanted to bring fame gold and glory Find a direct route to Asia Spread Christianity trade spices like ginger wealth

Why did Spain set up trading posts in Asia?

Wanted to establish trading empires of their own in the East.

How did foreign trade affect Ming China?

Wealth Gold and Silver brought by smugglers increase manufacturing introduced Christianity

What were some of Hongwus agricultural reforms?

increased rice production introduced fish farming, commercial crops such as sugar improved irrigation

Tokugawa Ieyasu how did he helped to unify Japan?

supposed to take care of the son of Hideyoshi but defeated him . Unified japan completely and became the Shogun