2.4 - Comparing European and Non-European Exploration
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What motivated European explorers during the Age of Exploration?
💡 Hint: Think about what treasures they sought.
Name one technological advancement that aided European explorers.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of ships or navigation tools.
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What was a primary economic motivation for European explorers?
💡 Hint: Consider what treasures were highly valued during that time.
True or False: Zheng He aimed to establish permanent settlements in foreign lands.
💡 Hint: Think about what his objectives were.
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Evaluate the long-term implications of the differences in approach to exploration between Europe and China. How might these differences affect their respective global standings today?
💡 Hint: Consider why geopolitical influences today trace back to historical exploration approaches.
Critique the societal impacts of the economic motivations of European explorers compared to the diplomacy-driven motives of Zheng He. What ethical considerations arise from these different goals?
💡 Hint: Reflect on ethical issues involved in colonization versus trade relationships.
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