Chapter 3

What did the Treaty of Tordesillas reveal about Europeans' attitudes toward non-European lands and peoples? How did the Treaty ease tensions between Spain and Portugal?

This revealed that those two countries were greedy for new land. The treaty eased tensions by making an imaginary line that split the two countries new land equally, then they started to colonize their.

What European civilization led the way in the Age of Exploration? What conditions allowed them to be the initial European leaders of the Age of Exploration?

Portugal lead the age of exploration. What let them be the the initial leaders of the age of exploration was that they were in the south western part of Europe, the first country to establish a trading outposts along the west coast of Africa and pushed farther into the indian ocean.

Explain some of the motives behind European exploration in the 1400s?

The desire to spread christianity, desire to grow rich, and advances in sailing technology.

How were the Dutch able to dominate the Indian Ocean trade by the 17th century?

The dutch ruled over Portugal in the indian ocean because they had the largest fleet of ships, they both formed the east india company which they both had the power to print money, make treaties, and even raise their own armies. But the Dutch created a Dutch east india company which was richer and more powerful.

How did the Renaissance and Reformation encourage and make possible the Age of Exploration?

The renaissance encouraged the age of exploration because it inspired people to a new spirit of adventure and curiosity. This leads to people wanting to explore new places.

Identify and explain some of the important tools and technology that Europeans used to travel across the oceans during the Age of Exploration.

Some of the important tools and technologies that Europeans used to travel across the oceans was that they designed the caravel which was sturdier than earlier vessels, triangular sails which allowed people to sail effectively against the wind. The astrolabe which improved navigational skills. And the magnetic compass which was able to accurately track direction.

In what ways did Europeans owe some of their sailing technology to other peoples?

The astrolabe which was perfected by the muslims and the magnetic compass which was made by the Chinese.