Bellringer: 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 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)

TRADE IN EAST ASIA & AFRICA Class Notes

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. of, like, or pertaining to an empire

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.