1. Roots of Exploration Around the World

2. Why explore?
The eastern hemisphere was recovering from demographic collapse (the plague) and started to restore order to their societies (political centralization, economic stability, cultural improvements)
Really all of Chapter 14 stuff!
Wanted to revive networks of long distance trade
Led by Western Europe and China

3. The Ming
After getting rid of the Mongols they still wanted to be part of the global economy
Set up ports where foreigners could trade
Guangzhou
Also put money into the navy (originally built by the Song)

4. Ming Treasure Voyages
For 30 years the Ming sponsored 7 naval expeditions to establish a Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean basin.
Impose imperial control over foreign trade with China
Impress foreign people
Extend the tributary system (maybe)

5. 1405-1433 Led by a Muslim (but still Chinese) eunuch named Zheng He
Had a TON of ships (317)/troops(over 28,000) at his disposal
Gave and received gifts to local leaders
Tried to use diplomacy but used force when necessary (pirates, unresponsive local leaders)
Successful in est. a Chinese presence in the I.O.B.

8. End of the Treasure Voyages
Stop in the mid 1430’s
Confucian ministers argue that the $ spent would be better used on agriculture
1420’s and 1430’s the Mongols were causing trouble again in the northwest so land forces needed more money.

9. The Portuguese Exploration begins with Portugal because:
Had a history of fishing in the Atlantic
Reason they are early leaders in finding a sea route to Asia
Henry the Navigator
Wanted to spread Christianity and Portuguese influence
Put LOTS of resources into exploration and technological developments

11. Started in West Africa and moved into the Indian Ocean
Would dominate that trade for most of the 1500’s
Kicks off European imperialism in Asia

12. Oceania
Over several thousand years, Polynesians spread thousands of miles with relatively primitive technology
Planned expansion – not just luck!
Used catamaran-like canoes with sails
Other Polynesians head west & eventually colonized Madagascar

14. Other European Sea Powers
The English
Really take off in the 17th century
Obviously North America but also the Pacific(check out chapter 17 for more info!)

15. King of the Seas Debate
Props are encouraged (might result in points before the debate begins).
Codega will score the debate. Every valid point is worth 1 mark (positive for you or negative for other place). For every point that is countered an additional mark will be awarded. At the end, Codega will tally the marks and name a victorious group. This team will receive:
Their lowest quiz grade will turn to a 100
10 bonus points to be used on a future quiz
Any profanity/excessive complaining will result in an AUTOMATIC 0 and lunch detention until X-Mas!