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Chase Lundell Period 8 European expansion in Asia

Social The explorers and large groups of people that migrated into Asia spread Roman culture as well as other European customs. By the seventeen hundreds many of the Europeans had conquered territories, specifically, the Spanish, English, Dutch, and the French.

Political As the Europeans began to realize they are not alone and that they actually may have superiority over other people they began to spread through the East. They met the Mongols in this exploration and they wanted to create some sort of an alliance to take down the powerful Muslims and rule the East, however, this destructive plan was never carried out.

Religion Christianity was the basic overall religion in Europe and as they spread that through out Asia they had some, but little success. Most of them, however, were actually converted to the major Asian religions Buddhism and Islam.

Intellectual The European traders and explorers picked up many of the Asian philosophies and ideas to spread to Europe. They then planted their ideas and inventions in Asia, mixing the intellectual advances through out the land between Europe and Asia.

Technology The Europeans developed many things in this time of success and also acquired many Asian technologies as well. They invented the compass to navigate into this new territory. They often combined their techniques and tools with the Asians and created new, better things. Another very important innovation they created was the Caravel and the Lateen Sail(shown above). They provided quick maneuvering and easy sailing into the unexplored terrain.

Economy Through the Silk Road trade was able to flourish between the Roman Empire and all the little cities up to China (shown below). The Europeans also began to dominate the territories during the Crusades (shown below). They recieved all the riches and fine things they wanted from the enemy they destroyed.



Required Information for Study Guide

Important Figures Jacques DeMolay was an important figure during the crusades because he led the knights and was the Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Pope Innocent III was an important figure because he ordered the crusade of the Holy City. Frederick II served as a great leading crusader. He attacked and recovered the Holy City and showed the force of the crusaders. St Louis led and conquered in the seventh crusade

Reason for fall of culture/ civilization The Chinese were full of pride and underestimated the western countries of Europe. This was not very beneficial to them because the Europeans were seeking for power. The whole of China was soon broken up and was ruled in seperate regions by the European countries.

What makes the European expansion in Asia so unique? This expansion led to incredible power and influence in Asia for the Europeans. The Chinese were attacked and divided, therefore losing all of their power to the invaders. The trade also became important to the Europeans and grew to be a big industry.

Two links to related sites http://www.medievalsources.co.uk/portal_crusades.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Road

Bibliography "The crusades." Medievalportal. Manchester University Press, 2004. Web. 14 Oct. 2009. .

Hanes, William. World History Continuity and Change. New York: Holt Rinehart & Winston, 1997. Print.