Impact of Global Trade After 1500 A.D.

Ottoman Empire Southwest Asia Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula North Africa

Original location of the Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire emerged as a political and economic power following the conquest of Constantinople. The Ottomans brought much of Muslim territory in Southwest Asia and North Africa under their rule.

Development of the Ottoman Empire Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 ending the Byzantine Empire. Ottomans come from the modern day country of Turkey (Asia Minor) Became the capital of the Ottoman Empire. (Changed name to Istanbul) Islamic religion as a unifying force that accepted other religions

OTTOMAN CONQUEST Click Picture for Istanbul Song

Mughal Empire The Mughal empire was located in North India

The Mughal Empire The descendants of the Mongols, the Muslim Mughal (Mogul) rulers established an empire in northern India. The Mughal Empire traded with European nations Much of southern India remained independent and continued international trade

Contributions Spread of Islam into India Art and architecture such as the Taj Mahal. Establishment of European trading outposts Influence of Indian textiles on British textile industry.

China Creation of foreign enclaves to control trade Imperial policy of controlling foreign influences and trade Increase in European demand for Chinese goods (tea, porcelain)

Japan Characterized by a powerless emperor controlled by a military leader (shogun) Adopted policy of isolation to limit foreign influences

Feudal System

Africa The exportation of slaves and demand for imported goods began to alter traditional economic patterns in Africa.

African Exports Slaves (triangular trade) Raw materials (ivory, gold)

African Imports Manufactured goods from Europe, Asia, and the Americas New food products (corn, peanuts)

Commercial Revolution European maritime nations competed for overseas markets, colonies, and resources, creating new economic practices, such as mercantilism, linking European nations with their colonies. A new economic system emerged: New Money and banking systems were created. Economic practices such as mercantilism evolved. Colonial economies were limited by the economic needs of the mother country.

Mercantilism Mercantilism: an economic practice adopted by European colonial powers in an effort to become self-sufficient; based on the theory that colonies existed for the benefit of the mother country. The amount of wealth in a Mercantilist country is measured in gold and silver