Maritime Empires

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What motivated European nations to establish maritime empires?
Political, religious, and economic rivalries
What did Asian trade frequently exchange for luxury goods?
Silver and gold
What labor systems were introduced in the Americas?
Indentured servitude and chattel slavery
What is indentured servitude?
Contracted work for a specified period
How does chattel slavery differ from indentured servitude?
Chattel slavery treats individuals as property
What impact did the plantation economy have on the demand for slaves?
Increased demand for slaves in the Americas
What were the foundations of maritime empires established by European states?
Claims on lands explored
Establishment of trading posts
Expansion of political and economic influence
Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?
A Portuguese ruler interested in navigation
What did Prince Henry the Navigator finance?
Expeditions along Africa's Atlantic Coast
How did local rulers benefit from trading with Europeans?
They gained military advantages through trade
Which African kingdom grew stronger by selling enslaved people?
The Kingdom of Dahomey
What cultural influences are seen in Benin artwork?
European and African cultural influences
What happened to the Swahili city-states in 1498?
They were invaded by Vasco da Gama
What was Japan's response to European traders in the 16th century?
They began to restrict foreign influences
What actions did Japan take against Christianity in 1587?
They banned Christian worship services
What did the Ming Dynasty do to limit outside influence?
Restricted trade and limited ship sizes
What was the role of the British East India Company in India?
Established a commercial relationship with the Mughal Empire
How did the East India Company expand its influence in India?
By exploiting tensions between Muslims and Hindus
What was the outcome of the Seven Years' War for Britain?
Britain drove the French out of India
How did the British set up trading posts in West Africa?
They faced limitations from the Asante Empire
What was the impact of European diseases on the Aztec and Inca empires?
Caused their populations to plummet
Who overthrew the Aztec Empire?
Cortés and his forces
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
A division of the Americas between Spain and Portugal
What was established in St. Augustine, Florida?
The oldest continuous settlement in the U.S.
What was the Great Peace of Montreal?
A peace treaty between the Iroquois and French
How did the Indian Ocean trading networks adapt to European influence?
They absorbed changes and continued trading
What did the Portuguese use to control trade in the Indian Ocean?
Military superiority and armed trading posts
What was Columbus's initial belief about Hispaniola?
That gold was plentiful there
What was the encomienda system?
A system compelling indigenous labor for landowners
What agricultural products were developed on haciendas?
Wheat, fruit, vegetables, and sugar
What revived economic fortunes for Spain in the Americas?
The discovery of silver in Mexico and Peru
How did mercury play a role in silver extraction?
It was used to separate silver from ore
What is the role of griots in West African culture?
Storytellers preserving history and traditions
Why were luxury goods significant in trade?
They drove demand and economic exchanges
How did European exploration impact indigenous populations?
It led to population decline and cultural disruption
What was the relationship between European powers and local rulers in Africa?
They often cooperated for mutual benefits
What cultural exchanges occurred between Europe and Africa?
Art and traditions influenced each other
What were the effects of the Seven Years' War on global power dynamics?
Shifted power towards Britain and away from France
What role did sepoys play in British expansion in India?
They helped the East India Company gain power
What was the significance of the Asante Empire in West Africa?
It limited British impact through trade