The Age Of Discovery - The Chinese Mariners And Prince Henry The Navigator

The video discusses the Chinese maritime expeditions aimed at establishing diplomatic influence rather than exploration. These expeditions were costly and eventually halted due to pressures on China's northern frontier. The video then transitions to the European Age of Discovery, highlighting Prince Henry The Navigator's role in Portuguese explorations along the African coast, which paved the way for direct trade routes to India.

What was the primary purpose of the Chinese expeditions?

• To find new trade routes

• To conquer new lands

• To establish diplomatic influence

• To explore unknown territories

How did the size of Chinese ships compare to Columbus's ships?

• They were smaller

• They were about the same size

• They were much larger

• They were slightly larger

Who is considered a key figure in the European age of discovery?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Prince Henry The Navigator

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

What was Prince Henry The Navigator's main goal in his explorations?

• To find a route to the Americas

• To map the African coastline

• To gain direct access to the Indian market

• To establish colonies in Africa

What belief did Prince Henry The Navigator overcome to send mariners south?

• That the southern waters were forbidden

• That Africa was uninhabitable

• That the Earth was flat

• That the Atlantic Ocean was endless