Mariners of the 15th Century

Which mariner led an armada of over 300 ships with a crew of over 27,000?

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Zheng He

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

What was the main purpose of Zheng He's voyages?

• To discover new trade routes

• To find gold and riches

• To establish colonies in new lands

• To showcase China's power and prestige

What did the Chinese need from other countries through the tribute system?

• Military alliances

• Quality goods

• New technologies

• Prestige and respect

What did Zheng He bring back to China from his voyages?

• Spices and gold

• Exotic animals

• New technologies

• Luxury goods

What strategy did the Portuguese use to control Indian Ocean trade?

• Building colonies

• Establishing trade routes

• Creating a trading post empire

• Forming alliances with local rulers

What did Portuguese merchant ships require other ships to purchase in order to trade?

• A contract for protection

• A license to sail

• A permit to trade

• A charter to explore

What did Columbus call the people he encountered in the Americas?

• Explorers

• Islanders

• Natives

• Indians

What did Columbus promise Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain in exchange for funding his expedition?

• Exploration rights

• New trade routes

• Riches and conversions

• Military support

What did Columbus bring back from his first voyage?

• Nothing of value

• Spices and gold

• Luxury goods

• Exotic animals

What impact did Columbus's voyages have on the people of the Americas?

• Positive economic growth

• Cultural exchange and cooperation

• Disease, enslavement, and colonization

• Technological advancements