, Topic 3.1: Empires Expand
Governance
A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion and decline.
Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures,
and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.
Imperial expansion relied on the increased use of gunpowder, cannons, and armed trade to establish large empires
in both hemispheres.
● How did the European establishment of new trading-post empires in Africa and Asia affect the power of
states in the interior of West and Central Africa?(Freemanpedia is a great source)
The European establishment of new trading-post empires in Africa and Asia affected the power of states in the
interior of West and Central Africa by weakening them and contributing to political conflict. Due to a global
demand for slaves, gold and ivory at the time, the trading-post empires shifted power towards coastal areas,
supporting coastal states and merchants. The focus of these regions weakened interior inland states, and allowed
for much competition which led to conflict.
● Define maritime:
Maritime refers to the industry that involves anything related to the sea, including ships, navigation, overseas
shipping and transport, and more.
● Sort the following empires into “Land Empire” or “Maritime Empire”: British, Dutch, French, Safavid,
Manchu, Mughal, Ottoman, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
Land Empires (4) Maritime Empires
● British
● Dutch
● French ● Portuguese
● Safavid ● spanish
● Manchu
● Mughal
● Ottoman
● Russian
Governance
A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion and decline.
Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures,
and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.
Imperial expansion relied on the increased use of gunpowder, cannons, and armed trade to establish large empires
in both hemispheres.
● How did the European establishment of new trading-post empires in Africa and Asia affect the power of
states in the interior of West and Central Africa?(Freemanpedia is a great source)
The European establishment of new trading-post empires in Africa and Asia affected the power of states in the
interior of West and Central Africa by weakening them and contributing to political conflict. Due to a global
demand for slaves, gold and ivory at the time, the trading-post empires shifted power towards coastal areas,
supporting coastal states and merchants. The focus of these regions weakened interior inland states, and allowed
for much competition which led to conflict.
● Define maritime:
Maritime refers to the industry that involves anything related to the sea, including ships, navigation, overseas
shipping and transport, and more.
● Sort the following empires into “Land Empire” or “Maritime Empire”: British, Dutch, French, Safavid,
Manchu, Mughal, Ottoman, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
Land Empires (4) Maritime Empires
● British
● Dutch
● French ● Portuguese
● Safavid ● spanish
● Manchu
● Mughal
● Ottoman
● Russian
