Exploration and Colonization of Asia

What were the main reasons for European exploration?

• Desire for military conquest

• Establishment of colonies for agriculture

• Exploration for scientific research

• Desire for trade routes, wealth, spread of Christianity, and navigation advancements.

Name one impact of European arrival in Asia.

• Increased agricultural production.

• Strengthening of local economies.

• Disruption of traditional trade networks.

• Promotion of cultural exchange.

Which European country was the first to establish a colony in Asia?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

How did European colonization affect local economies in Asia?

• Colonization resulted in the preservation of traditional farming practices and local markets.

• European colonization led to the establishment of local currencies and trade networks.

• Local economies in Asia thrived due to increased European investment in infrastructure.

• European colonization transformed local economies in Asia by prioritizing resource extraction and cash crops, disrupting traditional economies and trade.

What were some cultural exchanges that occurred due to European contact with Asia?

• The sharing of traditional European music and dance with Asia

• The introduction of chocolate and coffee to Asia

• The exchange of agricultural practices like rice farming with Europe

• Cultural exchanges included the introduction of spices, silk, and porcelain to Europe, and the sharing of technologies like the compass and gunpowder with Asia.