Episode 203 World History Class with Mr. Lutz

What technological advancements helped improve European navigation during the 15th century?

• Compass and astrolabe

• Telescope and microscope

• Printing press and steam engine

• Radio and television

Why did Europeans care about trading with India?

• India had valuable spices, cotton, and rare gems.

• India had advanced technology and weapons.

• India had a large population of skilled laborers.

• India had vast reserves of gold and silver.

Why did Europeans attempt to dominate the Indian Ocean trade network?

• To establish peaceful cooperation with Asian merchants

• To gain access to European goods in demand in Asia

• To control strategic locations and tax trade routes

• To establish colonies and expand their empires

Which country found a sea route to Asia by crossing the Pacific Ocean?

• Portugal

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Great Britain

What were the Dutch and British joint stock companies granted rights to do in Asia?

• Control all shipping routes and production locations

• Establish trade posts and control specific regions

• Conquer and colonize Asian territories

• Form alliances with local merchants and rulers

Why did Japan forbid Europeans, except the Dutch, from trading or performing missionary activity?

• They wanted to maintain control and prevent foreign influence.

• They wanted to establish peaceful cooperation with Europeans.

• They believed Europeans had valuable goods to offer.

• They were afraid of European military power.

What metal played a significant role in establishing a global economy during this time?

• Gold

• Silver

• Iron

• Copper

Why did China become a massive consumer of silver during this time?

• Chinese government required taxes to be paid in silver.

• China had vast silver mines and needed to export it.

• Chinese merchants found silver to be a valuable commodity.

• China wanted to dominate the global silver trade.

How did the fur trade impact native societyin the Americas?

• It made native trappers wealthier and increased their power.

• It wiped out beaver populations and led to disease outbreaks.

• It resulted in increased cooperation and trade between Europeans and natives.

• It caused conflicts between European traders and native tribes.

What was the main reason Europeans turned to African slaves for labor in the Americas?

• Africans were willing to work for low wages.

• Africans were experts in growing cash crops like sugar.

• Africans were physically stronger and more resilient.

• Europeans believed Africans were inferior and easier to control than Natives.