MWH Module 1 Section #9 Bellwork

What was the primary purpose of the British East India Company?

• To colonize the Americas

• To establish trade with Asia and gain access to valuable goods

• To spread Christianity in Africa and access their gold

• To compete with the Portuguese for Atlantic trade routes

Match the following events to their correct colonial power:

• British

• Built trading posts in Africa and Asia, Encouraged the shift to maritime trade routes

• Portuguese

• Established trade in India and controlled spice trade routes

• Dutch

• Dominated trade in Southeast Asia through the Dutch East-India Company

Categorize the following as causes or effects of European sea exploration:

Groups:

(a) Causes

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(b) Effects

• Shift in power to the West

• Accessing Asian spices directly

• Avoiding Ottoman taxes

• Establishing trading companies

• Avoiding conflicts with Islamic traders

Portuguese merchants were significant because they __________.

• Established direct sea routes to Asia

• Controlled trade along the Atlantic Ocean exclusively

• Developed new forms of taxation in Europe

• Expanded trade primarily through alliances with the British

Why did European traders seek sea routes to Asia?

• To avoid heavy taxes imposed by the Ottomans and to bypass conflicts

• To avoid African markets

• To expand agricultural production in Europe

• To compete with American colonies

Match the regions with their role in Indian Ocean trade:

• Asia

• Imported goods and established trading companies

• Africa

• Exported spices, silk, and porcelain

• Europe

• Provided gold, ivory, and slaves

How did the Dutch East-India Company impact global trade?

• It eliminated competition from Portuguese merchants.

• It focused exclusively on Atlantic trade.

• It established trade routes in North America.

• It dominated the spice trade in Southeast Asia.

The shift in power to Europe after China adopted isolationist policies occurred because __________.

• Europe increased agricultural exports and controlled the grain trade to China

• The Ottomans allied with Europe to invade and control the spice trade entirely

• African traders controlled Indian Ocean trade as the midway point for European trade

• China’s withdrawal allowed European traders to dominate maritime trade routes

What was one effect of the Indian Ocean trade on interactions between Asia and Africa?

• Asia colonized parts of Africa.

• Africa exported gold and ivory, while Asia provided spices and textiles.

• African empires adopted European political systems.

• Trade decreased due to the rise of European influence.

Match the figures with their contributions to exploration:

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Sponsored Portuguese exploration and navigation advancements

• Vasco da Gama

• Established the first sea route to India

• Queen Isabella

• Supported Columbus’s voyages to the Americas