Bellringer: 10-20
• Answer the following questions on a sheet of
notebook paper:
– What were the locations of the Mughal and
Ottoman Empires?
– What religions were practiced in the Mughal
Empire?
– What are Akbar and Shah Jahah famous for?
Agenda: 10/20
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1. Bellringer
2. Age of Exploration Test Review
3. Finish Ottoman Empire Notes
4. Trade in East Asia and Africa
5. Primary Source Activity: Tokugawa Japan
• HOMEWORK: Study for Global Trade Vocab
Quiz next class (Thursday)
Class Notes
TRADE IN EAST ASIA & AFRICA
China
Why are Europeans interested in
trading with China?
• Europeans have been interested in Chinese
products like tea, porcelain and silk for
centuries.
Why are Europeans interested in
trading with China?
• During the Renaissance, the Europeans gain
the desire to avoid trade through the Silk Road
– avoid the
Ottomans as the
“middle man”
Why are Europeans interested in
trading with China?
• The Age of Discovery grants Europe the
technology needed to sail from Europe to
China.
What is the Chinese reaction to
European trade and influence?
• The Chinese have products far superior to any
offered to them as trade by Europeans. So,
they aren’t too interested in trade.
What is the Chinese reaction to
European trade and influence?
• The Chinese create foreign enclaves to try to
limit European entry and to control trade.
What is the Chinese reaction to
European trade and influence?
• The Chinese government continues the
imperial policy of controlling trade and
European influence.
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Japan
Why were Europeans interested in
trading with Japan?
• While Japan produces few products of its own,
Japan is geographically near China.
Why were Europeans interested in
trading with Japan?
• Europeans, and eventually Americans, hoped
that a friendly relationship with Japan would
encourage a friendly relationship with China
as well.
What is the Japanese reaction to
European trade and influence?
• Japan is controlled by a powerless emperor
and a military leader called a shogun is
actually in charge.
What is the Japanese reaction to
European trade and influence?
• In the 1600s, Japan introduced a policy of
isolationism to exclude any type of foreign
influence.
What is the Japanese reaction to
European trade and influence?
• This isolation lasts until American Matthew
Perry leads a fleet into Tokyo and forces the
opening of trade.
• In 1854
Africa
Why were Europeans interested in
trade with Africa?
• Africa was one of the first global locations to be
explored during the Age of Discovery.
Why were Europeans interested in
trade with Africa?
• They had several exports that Europeans were
interested in:
– Raw materials—ivory and gold
– Slaves (triangular trade)
Why were Europeans interested in
trade with Africa?
• They also had several imports that they wanted
from Europe:
– Manufactured goods
– New food products (corn, peanuts)
What is the African reaction to
European influence and trade?
• Generally, the Africans are receptive to
European trade.
• They are benefitting from the trade practices.
Primary Source Activity:
• 1. You will work in groups of 2-3. The groups
CANNOT be any larger.
• 2. Using the document packet, you will work
with your partner/group members to answer
the questions on the worksheet.
• 3. When finished, turn in the worksheet and
check your vocabulary against the key on the
screen in preparation for the quiz next class.