HISA04H3 Lecture : HISA04 notes.docx

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9 mast ships,dozens of ships carrying supplies/water,patrol boats;cavalry boats etc. sailed numerous times at beginning of 15th century,1st exploration by armada of this time carried trade brought back commodites. 400 feet long boats and 150 feet wide (big boats) The ming dynasty revived china after mongol rule and drastic population losses from plague. Compared to other civilizations,china was advanced in terms of (1) technology (2) the economy (3) strong,organized, and effective government. Despite the power and ability, the chinese did not drive early modern globalization. Europeans took a leading role in initiating many of the connections during early globalization. European empires played a significant role (connections they made with other countries and explorations) Europeans initiated most of the connections and contact. Chinese stopped the exploration (many reasons): they saw it was improper to go abroad when ones parents were alive (gone for a long time, they saw little to gain from barbarian nations.

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