Asia
Definition
The largest continent on earth, home to diverse cultures, religions, and histories. It is also a significant source region for migrants moving towards Western and Central Europe.
Analogy
Think of Asia as a vast library - each book representing different countries with their unique stories, traditions, languages but all housed under one roof.
Related terms
Silk Road: An ancient network of trade routes that connected East and West Asia. It's like the olden days' version of Amazon delivery routes!
Confucianism: A system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius; it's like an old guidebook for living harmoniously in society.
Imperialism: A policy or ideology by which a nation extends its power by acquiring territories. It can be compared to a game where players try to capture as many areas on the board as possible.
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Practice Questions (11)
Who held the monopoly in European trade with Asia before the Age of Exploration?
How did Columbus' discovery of a westward route to Asia impact indigenous peoples resident there before European contact?
Which Portuguese explorer's route around Africa enabled trade between Europe and Asia without going through Middle East intermediaries?
What could occur if Portuguese explorers failed to navigate around Africa to reach Asia by sea?
Which event most facilitated migration and exchange between Western Europe and Asia during this period?
How might the global markets have evolved differently had the Industrial Revolution started in Asia, rather than Europe?
How did Britain's rise to power contribute to the global shift in economic dominance from Asia to Europe during the 18th century?
How did industrialization influence international dynamics between Europe and Asia in the late 18th and early 19th centuries?
Which global conflict led to the proliferation of decolonization movements throughout Africa and Asia?
How did WWII contribute to decolonization movements across Africa and Asia?
Who was the British Prime Minister that led the process of decolonization in Africa and Asia after World War II?
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