Themes in World History: The Revival of Trade

 

I. Introduction: Recovery of the World Trade System

II. China: Engine of World Growth

     A. Bulk Commodities vs. Luxury Goods

     B. The ‘Single Whip” Tax System (1430s)

III. Indian Ocean

     A. Mughal Money Economy (1560s)

     B. Strategic Ports

IV. Ottomans

     A. Land Trade Routes

     B. Mediterranean Trade

V. The Coming of the Portuguese

     A. The state of Portugal

          - Alfonso Henriques (ruled 1128-1155)

     B. Pattern of Exploration

          1. Bartholomeu Diaz (Cape of Good Hope: 1488)

          2. Vasco de Gama (1497-8)

     C. Taking Over in the Indian Ocean 

          1. Alfonso D’Albequerque

          2. Advances towards China

VI. Conclusion: Limits of European Control

 

 

 

Key Terms

Grand Canal

zamindars

Melaka

Prince Henry the Navagator (Prince Henrique)

Bartholomeu Diaz

Pedro Alvares Cabral

Vasco de Gama

Macao

Ceuta

 



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