European Colonial Interests and Treaties

The video explores the rise of European maritime empires, starting with Portugal's trade post empire in the Indian Ocean and Spain's conquests in the Americas. It discusses the involvement of other European powers like France, England, and the Netherlands in the empire race. The video highlights the tensions between these states, particularly between Portugal and Spain, which were resolved by the Treaty of Tordesillas. The video concludes with a brief mention of future conflicts and resources for further study.

What was Portugal's primary goal in establishing maritime trade routes?

• To establish settler colonies

• To compete with the Dutch in North America

• To conquer large territories

• To access the spice trade in the Indian Ocean

Which explorer was commissioned by Spain to find a westward route to the Indian Ocean?

• Hernan Cortez

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco de Gama

What was a major factor that allowed Spain to conquer large empires in the Americas?

• Superior military technology

• Alliances with local tribes

• Introduction of European diseases

• Large numbers of Spanish settlers

Which European nation focused on establishing settler colonies in North America?

• Portugal

• Netherlands

• England

• France

What was the primary interest of the French in their North American territories?

• Establishing large settler colonies

• Engaging in the fur trade

• Conquering indigenous empires

• Competing with the Spanish in the Caribbean

Which European nation was primarily interested in trade rather than colonization in the New World?

• France

• Netherlands

• England

• Spain

What was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• It divided the New World between Spain and Portugal

• It established the first French colony in Canada

• It ended the Seven Years War

• It allowed England to claim territories in the Caribbean

Which Pope was involved in resolving the territorial dispute between Spain and Portugal?

• Pope Urban II

• Pope Gregory VII

• Pope Alexander VI

• Pope Leo X

What was the main reason for the tension between Portugal and Spain in the late 15th century?

• Conflicts over the fur trade

• Claims over newly discovered islands

• Competition in the spice trade

• Disputes over African territories

How did the Treaty of Tordesillas affect the Portuguese and Spanish empires?

• It resolved their territorial disputes

• It led to the decline of both empires

• It increased tensions between them

• It allowed them to focus on Asian territories