first European to navigate around the southern tip of Africa

Portuguese explorer and was the first to reach India by sea

treaty that divided newly-discovered lands outside Europe between Portuguese Empire & Spanish Empire

multinational corporation founded by government lead consolidation of several Dutch trading companies

ruled China from 1368-1644 AD during which China's population doubled

final imperial dynasty in China from 1644-1912

title of military dictators of Japan

Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition

one form of classical theater in Japan known for elaborate costumes

Italian explorer who completed 4 trips across the Atlantic Ocean

Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire

the first permanent English settlement in North America located in east Virginia

conflict primarily fought between Britain and France of New World territory, also known as Seven Years War

led one of the most costly wars of resistance in New England History