1. WITH YOUR GROUP…. Describe the nature of the ASTN What happened to the Port. At Calicut and how did their response impact history? Compare the Dutch to the Portuguese. How did tribute systems develop? How successful was missionary work?

2. Question 1 Compare the European intrusion into Africa’s commercial system with their entry into the Asian trade network.

5. ANSWER SIMILARITIES Limited colonization Use of coastal/island trade forts Inability to effect political development Introduction of firearms Port. Initiate contact Missionary work has only limited success DIFFERENCES Slavery is a major feature of African commerce only Asia produces spices and manufactured goods Asian countries choose isolation while African countries choose commercial alliances with the West

6. QUESTION 2 What effect did Europeans have on Asian civilizations during this period?

7. ANSWER Tribute systems—impact on the periphery islands (Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines) Firearms—impacts Japan Christianity—impacts the Philippines Otherwise the effect is minimal (Japan & China opt for isolation, Europeans act as shipping agents for Asian products)