Section 1
what technological advances made possible the age of exploration?
the caravel which was sturdier than previous ships. The addition of triangular sails also led to better exploration. They were also more accurately able to track location by the invention of the compass.
how did the dutch gain control of much Indian Ocean trade?
by first getting their independence from Spain and becoming the dutch republic. then they became the leading power.
how did foreign trade affect ming china?
it had a ripple effect on the economy. Industries began to grow rapidly and manufacturing and commerce increased.
Daimyo
they became lords in a new kind of Japanese feudalism. they built fortified castles and created small armies of samurai on horses.
Portuguese
first encountered Europeans in 1543. the sailors washed up on the shores of southern Japan.
what were some immediate and some long-term outcomes of the columbus voyage?
it increased tension between the Portuguese and Spain. He opened the way for the colonization of the Americas by Europe.
how did the European battles for the Indian Ocean trade affect the people of Asia before the nineteenth century?
Asia remained largely unaffected by the European battle for trade. The impact rarely affected them.
how did manchu rulers gain the respect of chinese people?
they upheld their beliefs in Confucianism and social structures. they also provided safety and restored prosperity.
Oda Nobunaga
they sought to eliminate his remaining enemies. they included rival daimyo, as well as wealthy Buddhist monasteries aligned, were there.
Christian Missionaries
they accepted the missionaries bc they associated with them. The muskets and other European goods.
what was the most important result of this agreement?
was that the treaty of tordesillas? The treaty made clear lines and established boundaries.
how did hongwu bring stability to china?
he respected the culture, and encouraged fish farming and growing commercial crops. he also improved irrigation.
how were traditional styles reflected in Chinese culture?
they upheld their beliefs and social structures. They made the contries frontiers safe and restored chinas prosperity.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
they set out to destroy the daimyo that remained hostile. They did not stop with japan. when Hideyoshi died in 1598, his troops withdrew from Korea
"Closed country" policy
japan remained basically closed to Europeans. The Europeans attempted to colonize or establish their presence.
how did Portugal benefit from his voyage?
by the increase in trade. They were able to build a trading empire.
what were some of his agriculture reforms?
there was an increase in rising production. It improved irrigation systems. Fishing and farming were part of the reform.
what restrictions did the Manchus place on foreign trade?
the Manchus place restrictions on foreign trade by when the diplomas paid tribute to the emperor through gifts. and performing the "kowtow" ritual.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
they held power until 1867. they completed the unification of japan.
why did spain set up trading posts in Asia?
so that they had a strong hold on the region. It's much easier to control a region with a post in place near it.
why was only the government allowed to conduct foreign trade?
To keep intruders out of china. To make sure we are not wearing resources.
why did the chinese accept the dutch and reject the british as trading partners?
Chinese accepted the dutch because they knew they would return home with silk. They rejected the British because they did not like chinas trade traditions.
Tokugawa Shogunate
samari attended ceremonial not dramas based on theyhautrajic themes.