Impact of Globalt Trade and Mercatilism

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​Capitalism
Mercantilism
Free Market
Net Worth

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WHII.5 Impact of Global Trade

after 1500 CE

Ottoman Empire

Mughal Empire

China & Japan

Africa

Economics

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Ottoman Empire

 - The Ottoman Empire emerged as a political and economic

power following the conquest of Constantinople in 1453
C.E. (the capital of the Christian Byzantine Empire). The
Ottomans brought much of the Muslim territory in Southwest
Asia and North Africa under their rule.

Byzantine Empire

Ottoman
Empire

The Ottoman Empire also spread into the Balkan

Peninsula and Eastern Europe, and brought
the Islamic religion with them. This planted the
seeds for many modern conflicts between
Christians and Muslims.

 Expansion and extent of the Ottoman

Empire- Southwest Asia, Southeastern
Europe, Balkan Peninsula, North Africa

 Development of the Ottoman Empire
- Capital at Constantinople renamed Istanbul
- Islamic religion as a unifying force that

accepted other religions

- Trade in coffee and ceramics

Original
location of the
Ottoman
Empire- Asia
Minor (modern
day Turkey)

Multiple Choice

The Ottoman Empire conquered what Empire in 1453?

• Roman Empire

• Chinese Empire

• Christian-Byzantine Empire

• The Greek-Catholic Empire

Multiple Choice

What empire forced European kingdoms to find a new way to the Indian Ocean and Asian countries for trade?

• The Ottoman Empire
• The Roman Empire
• The British Empire
• The Mongol Empire

Mughal Empire

(Moguls)

Descendants of the

Mongols, the Muslim
Mughal (Mogul)
rulers established an
empire in northern
India.

The Mughal Empire

traded with
European nations.

Much of southern

India remained
independent and
continued
international trade.

Location of the Mughal Empire-

North India

Although India was originally Hindu, the

Mughal invasion introduced Islam to the
region. The Taj Mahal is an example of how
Islam impacted India’s architecture.

Contributions of Mughal rulers
Spread of Islam into India
Art and architecture—Taj Mahal
Establishment of European trading outposts
Influence of Indian textiles on British textile

industry

Trade with European

nations

Portugal, England, and

the Netherlands
competed for the
Indian Ocean trade
by establishing coastal
ports on the Indian
sub-continent.

Southern India traded

silks, spices, and
gems.

Multiple Choice

The descendants of the Mongol Empire, led by Ghenghis Khan, Created what empire?

• Mughal Empire

• Byzantine Empire
• Roman Empire
• Ottoman Empire

Multiple Select

The Mughal Empire, India, traded with what countries?

• Portugal

• Europe

• Spain

• Russia

Poll

Europe's cultural and religious Influence began to spread heavily into India and the Mughal Empire (England will eventually make India a Colony). China and Japan saw these things happening. How do you China and Japan, two empires who were prideful in their national identity, will react to this spread of European influence?

• They will isolate

• They will strengthen trade

• They will let Europe influence their empire

• They will declare war on any country that wants to influence their empire

China and Japan

China and Japan sought to limit the influence

and activities of European merchants. China and
Japan remained relatively isolated from the
rest of the world for the next 400 years.

 Creation of foreign enclaves called cantons to control trade
 Imperial policy of controlling foreign influences and trade
 Increase in European demand for Chinese goods (tea,

porcelain)

 Religions: Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism

China

Japan

Government→ powerless emperor

ruled by a military leader (shogun)

Shinto was the major religion of

Japan

Adopted policy of isolation to limit

foreign influences

Multiple Select

What did China and Japan do in response to European Influence?

• China opened Ports to respond to Demand for Chinese goods and control European Influence

• China Kept borders fully open as demand for Chinese goods were too much to pass up

• Japan closed borders fully to keep out European Influence

• Japan Continued to stay open and welcomed European Influence.

Africa

The exportation of slaves and demand for

imported goods began to alter and destroy
traditional economic patterns in Africa.

African exports
Slaves (triangular

trade)

Raw materials (ivory,

gold)

African imports
Manufactured

goods from Europe,
Asia, and the Americas

New food products

(corn, peanuts)

Multiple Choice

What changed traditional trade in Africa?

• European Exploration

• Chinese and Japanese isolationism

• The spread of Christianity

• The Export of African Slaves

Economics

European maritime

nations competed
for overseas
markets, colonies,
and resources,
creating new
economic
practices, such as
mercantilism,
linking European
nations with their
colonies. This
promoted the new
capitalist
economic system.

Mercantilism

An economic practice adopted by European colonial

powers in an effort to become self-sufficient;
based on the theory that colonies existed for the
benefit of the mother country. A government policy
that reinforces capitalist society.

Commercial

Revolution

 European maritime nations

competed for overseas
markets, colonies, and
resources.

 A new, capitalist economic

system emerged.

New money and

banking systems were
created.

Economic practices such

as mercantilism evolved.

Colonial economies

were limited by the
economic needs of the
mother country.

Multiple Choice

What is Mercantilism?

• Economic system that believes a colony exists for the benefit of the mother country. Dependent on Exports and imports

• Economic system where private individuals own production and prices

• Economic system where everyone earns a fixed amount by the government

• Economic System where prices and production are controlled by the government

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better, because……
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1. We are nation building now, so Teams can win!

2. Each leader must have at least two countries on their team- Build alliances

3. If you choose not to play, you will be given an alternative assignment

​Top countries will be the World Leaders in this Game

Artisans are Worth $1000 per Arty
Ships are Worth $50,000 per ships
All other resources are $200

Grab your Resources and Calculate your current Net Worth

Game Play: Have the highest
Net Worth

1. We are nation building now, so Teams can win

2. Each leader must have at least two countries on their team- Build alliances

3. If you choose not to play, you will be given an alternative assignment

​Listen to Directions and Rules

Banker
Exporter
Importer
Each Leader will be given a game play card for the positions. Choose wisely

Leaders: Choose your positions

Game Play: Have the highest
Net Worth

The Qing Emperor

Did, in fact, allow trade with the

Europeans

However, he limited it to a specific canton

(port town) and kept a close watch on
their activities

In the 1800s, European countries will start

a trade war with China to capture their
markets build “spheres of influence.”

Exit Ticket

Why was the period of the 1500s

referred to as a “commercial revolution”
in world history?

Which continent was GAINING the most

power in the 1500s? Which one was
LOSING the most power? Explain.