ming
This emperor founded the Ming Dynasty.
Hongwu Emperor
This emperor expanded China’s territory and ruled for over 60 years.
Kangxi Emperor
This prince funded exploration.
Prince Henry
This explorer sailed in 1492 and reached the Caribbean.
Christopher Columbus
This emperor ruled when Cortes arrived.
Answer: Montezuma II
This emperor sponsored the treasure ship voyages.
Yongle Emperor
This emperor ruled during China’s peak but restricted trade.
Qianlong Emperor
This explorer rounded the southern tip of Africa.
Bartolomeu Dias
this conquistador defeated the Aztecs.
Answer: Hernán Cortés
This empire was located in present-day Mexico.
Answer: Aztec Empire
This admiral led 7 voyages across the Indian Ocean.
Zheng He
This policy limited China’s foreign contact.
Isolationism
Bartolomeu Dias
Vasco da Gama
This conquistador defeated the Inca.
Francisco Pizarro
Disease that weakened this empire came from Europe.
Answer: Smallpox
These massive ships showed China’s power.
treasure Ships
This dynasty replaced the Ming.
Qing Dynasty
These navigation tools improved long-distance sailing.
Caravel, compass, astrolabe
Name three Spanish advantages over Native Americans.
Guns, steel weapons, horses, disease, Native allies
This was the capital city of the Aztecs.
Answer: Tenochtitlán
This was the main purpose of Zheng He’s voyages.
To show Chinese power and collect tribute
This country was one of the few allowed limited trade with Qing China.
The Dutch
This was Portugal’s main goal in sailing around Africa.
To find a sea route to Asia/India for trade
This agreement divided new lands between Spain and Portugal.
Answer: Treaty of Tordesillas
This event describes the fall of this empire.
Answer: The Spanish conquest of the Aztecs