The Age Of Discovery - The Chinese Mariners And Prince Henry The Navigator

The video discusses the Chinese maritime expeditions aimed at establishing diplomatic influence rather than exploration. These expeditions were costly and eventually halted due to pressures on China's northern frontier. The video then transitions to the European Age of Discovery, highlighting Prince Henry The Navigator's role in Portuguese explorations along the African coast, which paved the way for direct access to India and other markets.

What was the primary purpose of the Chinese expeditions?

• To find new trade routes

• To explore unknown territories

• To establish diplomatic influence

• To conquer new lands

How did the size of Chinese ships compare to Columbus's ships?

• They were smaller

• They were slightly larger

• They were the same size

• They were much larger

Who is considered a key figure in the European age of discovery?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Prince Henry The Navigator

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was Prince Henry The Navigator's main goal in his explorations?

• To gain direct access to India

• To map the coast of Europe

• To establish colonies in Africa

• To find a route to the Americas

What belief did Prince Henry The Navigator overcome to send mariners south?

• That the southern waters were forbidden

• That the Earth was flat

• That Africa was uninhabitable

• That the Atlantic Ocean was endless