Age of exploration

What were the primary motivations and technological advancements that led to the Age of Exploration in Europe during the early 1400s?

What historical events made Europeans aware of Asian spices and luxury goods, driving the exploration of new trade routes?

What were the motivations behind Bartolomeu Dias's explorations as indicated in the context of European expansion and religious duty?

What was the main challenge European sea captains faced in the 1200s,and how it was addressed during the 1400s

How did technological advances in navigational instruments contribute to the success of European explorations? 

Which event marked the beginning of Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean spice trade? 

• A. The construction of the fort at Hormuz in 1514. 

• B. The victory over a Muslim fleet off the coast of India in 1509. 

• C. The capture of Goa in 1510. 

What was one of Portugal's strategies to control Asian trade? 

• A. Creating alliances with Muslim traders. 

• B. Establishing forts and controlling strategic routes. 

• C. Invite other European nations to share trade routes.

What advantage did Europe gain by breaking the Muslim-Italian stranglehold on Asian trade?  

• A. Asian goods were sold at a more affordable price to Europeans. 

• B. Portugal began exporting spices to the Americas. 

• C. Competition from other European countries was eliminated. 

Why did the Dutch succeed in dominating trade in the Indian Ocean? 

• A. They had better relations with local merchants. 

• B. They were the first Europeans to come to Asia. 

• C. Their East India Company was richer and more powerful than the English. 

What was the impact of Europeans on the interior regions of Southeast Asia between 1500 and 1800? 

• Introduction of advanced military technology
• They conquered most of the territories. 

• Establishment of democratic governments
• Their influence was limited to the port cities.