Question 1

Europeans embarked on expansionist voyages for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

The fear of Islam occupying the rest of the world was not a driving factor for European expansionism. Other factors, such as economic gain, spreading Christianity, adventure, and intellectual curiosity, were more significant motivators.

Question 2

The Portuguese leaders who first landed at Calicut and seized the port of Malacca were, respectively,

Accepted Answer

Vasco da Gama was the Portuguese leader who first landed at Calicut in 1498, while Afonso de Albuquerque seized the port of Malacca in 1511.

Question 3

By the early 1400s, a growing percentage of the Asian spice trade was being transported

Accepted Answer

By the early 1400s, Muslim traders and ships dominated the spice trade routes across the Indian Ocean, connecting Asia with the Middle East and Europe.

Question 4

The Spanish prohibited intermarriage of Europeans and indigenous Americans.​

Accepted Answer

The Spanish did not prohibit intermarriage between Europeans and indigenous Americans; in fact, they encouraged it as a means of establishing social ties and exerting control, leading to the creation of a mixed-race population known as mestizos.

Question 5

The first European nation to gain control of Southeast Asia's spice trade was the Netherlands.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

By the twelfth century, a great center of Islamic learning in West Africa was

Accepted Answer

Timbuktu was a center of Islamic learning in West Africa during the 12th century. It was a renowned center of trade and scholarship, attracting scholars from around the Islamic world. Its famous Sankore University, established in the 14th century, became a hub of Islamic scholarship and contributed significantly to the development of West African Islamic thought and culture.

Question 7

Christopher Columbus

Accepted Answer

Columbus believed that Asia was larger and closer to Europe by water, which led him to propose sailing westward to reach Asia, ultimately resulting in his voyages to the Americas.

Question 8

Before the coming of the Europeans, most slaves in Africa were prisoners or war captives.

Accepted Answer

Prior to the arrival of Europeans in Africa, the majority of slaves were obtained through warfare or as punishment for crimes.

Question 9

The Cape of Good Hope was rounded in 1487 by

Accepted Answer

Bartolomeu Dias was the Portuguese explorer who rounded the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa in 1487, becoming the first European to do so.

Question 10

One of the earliest West African states to become Muslim was

Accepted Answer

Mali, under the leadership of its ruler Mansa Musa in the 14th century, became one of the most prominent Islamic states in West Africa. Musa famously made his Hajj to Mecca in 1324, and his wealth and power helped to spread Islam throughout the region.

Question 11

Western historians customarily regard this as the crucial point in opening the trade routes to the East.

Accepted Answer

The voyages of Vasco de Gama were crucial in establishing trade routes to the East because he was the first European to reach India by sea, thus bypassing the overland routes that were controlled by the Ottomans. This opened up the direct sea route to India for trade, and made Portugal a major player in the global economy.

Question 12

Between 1500 and 1800, Southeast Asia experienced its last flowering of traditional culture before the advent of European rule in the nineteenth century.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Southeast Asia experienced a period of significant cultural development and flourishing between 1500 and 1800, which has been called its "Golden Age." This was a time of political stability, economic growth, and artistic and intellectual achievement in the region. However, this period was also marked by increased contact and conflict with European powers, which eventually led to colonial domination and the erosion of traditional cultures.

Question 13

Historians have generally regarded the voyages of Vasco de Gama as the pivotal point in opening trade with the East.​

Accepted Answer

Vasco de Gama's voyages in the late 15th century opened up a sea route to the East, allowing for direct trade between Europe and Asia. This marked a significant shift in global trade and is often considered a pivotal moment in world history.

Question 14

The primary motives of European expansion were "God, glory, and gold."

Accepted Answer

This phrase became popularized as the primary motives behind European expansion during the Age of Discovery. "God" refers to the desire to spread Christianity, "glory" refers to personal and national prestige, and "gold" refers to the economic benefits of acquiring new territory and resources.

Question 15

The joint-stock English East India Company was founded in 1600 with the aim of developing trade in the Americas.

Accepted Answer

The English East India Company was founded in 1600 with the aim of developing trade in India and Southeast Asia, not the Americas.

Question 16

The major impetus for the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia came in the early fifteenth century with the establishment of this sultanate.

Accepted Answer

The spread of Islam in Southeast Asia was bolstered by the establishment of the Sultanate of Malacca in the early fifteenth century. Malacca was strategically located near important trade routes and became a center of Islamic learning and trade. Its influence extended to other parts of Southeast Asia, leading to the widespread adoption of Islam in the region.

Question 17

With the coming of the Europeans, Christianity replaced Buddhism and Islam as the major religion of Southeast Asia.

Accepted Answer

While Christianity did spread to Southeast Asia with the arrival of Europeans, Buddhism and Islam continued to be major religions in the region and remain so today.

Question 18

Because of the harsh environment, Islam had little impact in West Africa.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Islam had a significant impact in West Africa, particularly in regions like the Sahel and the Saharan trade routes. Many West African societies adopted Islam as a religion, and it influenced art, culture, and politics in the region. The spread of Islam in West Africa was facilitated by the trans-Saharan trade, which brought Muslim merchants and scholars to the region.

Question 19

Prince Henry

Accepted Answer

Prince Henry, also known as Henry the Navigator, established a school for navigators in Portugal in 1419. This school was called the School of Sagres and its purpose was to train sailors and navigators for exploration expeditions, particularly along the west coast of Africa.

Question 20

The end of the fifteenth century marked the rediscovery of the Western hemisphere by Asia.​

Accepted Answer

The end of the fifteenth century marked the rediscovery of the Western hemisphere by Europe, not Asia. Christopher Columbus, a European explorer, discovered the New World in 1492.

Quiz 14: New Encounters: the Creation of a World Market