The Ship that Started an Empire - Stuff That I Find Interesting

In the late 1500s, England was at war with Spain and Portugal, leading to the capture of the Portuguese ship Santa Cruz in 1592. This ship, filled with Asian riches, significantly impacted England's view on Asia, prompting the founding of the East India Company. The transcript also covers a similar Portuguese loss to Japan in 1610, highlighting the ongoing maritime conflicts and their consequences.

Which countries were in control of most colonies in the New World and Asia during the late 16th century?

• England and the Netherlands

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Spain

• Portugal and the Netherlands

What was the significance of the capture of the Santa Cruz by the English?

• It marked the end of the war with Spain.

• It led to the founding of the East India Company.

• It resulted in the colonization of North America.

• It caused a decline in English naval power.

What was one of the major contents found on the captured Portuguese ship Santa Cruz?

• Tea from China

• Silver from the New World

• Spices from Asia

• Gold from Africa

What was the Knossos Analla Dagraca incident?

• A battle between the English and Portuguese

• A Japanese capture of a Portuguese ship

• A treaty between Japan and Portugal

• A naval conflict between Spain and England

How did the Knossos Analla Dagraca incident affect Japanese culture?

• It was forgotten quickly.

• It led to a war with Portugal.

• It became a part of Japanese stories for centuries.

• It resulted in a trade agreement.