AP WH Ch. 15
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Who settled the island of Madagascar? | Malayo-indonesians |
| Why was sailing in the Indian Ocean less difficult and dangerous than other places? | Landmasses of Southeast Asia and eastern Africa enclose the indian ocean on each side and the Indian subcontinent provided coasts that seafarers can safely follow & coves for protection. |
| How did the rise of Medieval Islam give trade in the Indian Ocean an important boost? | The great Muslim cities of the Middle East provided a demand for valuable commodities. Muslim traders tied the region together. They shared a common language, ethic, and law |
| How did the Ming Empire attempt to create new Indian Ocean contacts? | reflected the imperial China's resources and importance |
| Describe Chinese-African contacts circa 1415-1433? | There were at least three trading cities on the Swahili coast of East Africa they sent delegations to China |
| Why did the Ming court suspend the voyages of Zheng He? | Some high Chinese officials opposed increased contact with ppls whom they regarded as barbarians with no real contribution to China |
| Who were the greatest mariners of the Atlantic in the early Middle Ages? | The Vikings |
| In addition to sailing up the Pacific coast, where did early Amerindians from South America also colonize? | The West Indies |
| What two nations began a maritime revolution that profoundly altered the course of world history? | The Iberian kingdoms of Portugal and Spain |
| What were the primary motives that led to Iberian overseas expansion? | Iberian rulers had strong economic, religious, and political motives to expand their contacts and increase their dominance. |
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