European Exploration

They encountered an already ancient and vibrant trading network.

Many manufactured goods produced by India and China would become very attractive to Europeans.

The Portuguese found the region undeveloped with relatively little trade and manufacturing.

The Portuguese become dominant in the trade with India and China

was largely made up of vast interior regions of Africa and Asia.

was largely made up of small trading posts along coastal regions of Africa and Asia.

did not provide much wealth for Spain

was centered around large colonies in the Americas

cannons and gunpowder weapons

moveable type printing press

navigational instruments, such as the astrolabe and compass

caravels (light, agile ships)