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A Portuguese general, a great conqueror, a statesman and an empire builder
Afonso de Albuquerque
A Portuguese general, a great conqueror, a statesman and an empire builder. Afonso de Albuquerque. He was a key figure in establishing Portuguese colonial rule in the Indian Ocean during the early 16th century.

A person who deals with the art, science and technology of making and using maps
Cartographer
A person who deals with the art, science and technology of making and using maps is called a cartographer. In history, cartographers played a crucial role by creating maps that helped explorers navigate and understand the world.

An Italian explorer, navigator and colonist who completed four voyages across the Atlantic
Christopher Columbus
An Italian explorer, navigator, and colonist who completed four voyages across the Atlantic. Christopher Columbus was the explorer who accidentally discovered the Americas in 1492 while seeking a new route to Asia.

A megacorporation founded by a several rival Dutch trading companies
Dutch East India Company
A megacorporation founded by several rival Dutch trading companies. Dutch East India Company. The Dutch East India Company was a powerful trading company established in the 1600s that played a major role in global trade and colonization.

A geopolitical border, often agreed upon as part of an armistice or ceasefire
Line of Demarcation
A geopolitical border, often agreed upon as part of an armistice or ceasefire. Line of Demarcation. In history, the Line of Demarcation divided newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain, established by the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494.

A town in Kenya, which was the centre of Portuguese activity in eastern Africa
Malindi
A town in Kenya, which was the centre of Portuguese activity in eastern Africa. Malindi. Malindi is a historic port town that served as a key base for Portuguese explorers in eastern Africa during the Age of Exploration.

An ethnic groups indigenous to the Maluku Islands, Indonesia
Moluccas
An ethnic groups indigenous to the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Moluccas. The Moluccas, also known as the Spice Islands, were historically significant for their valuable spices, like cloves and nutmeg, which attracted European explorers.

A city in Kenya, becase of situation on the Indian Ocean it was a historical trading center
Mombasa
A city in Kenya, because of its situation on the Indian Ocean, it was a historical trading center. Mombasa. Mombasa is a coastal city in Kenya that has been a crucial hub for trade and cultural exchange across the Indian Ocean for centuries.

When a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity
Monopoly
When a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity monopoly. In history, a monopoly is when one company or person controls the market for a product or service, limiting competition.

An empire that controlled much of South Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries
Mughal empire
An empire that controlled much of South Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. Mughal empire. The Mughal Empire was a powerful empire in India known for its rich culture, architecture, and advancements during the early modern period.

A city in Japan which was the sole port used for trade with the Portuguese and Dutch
Nagasaki
A city in Japan which was the sole port used for trade with the Portuguese and Dutch. Nagasaki. Nagasaki is a historic Japanese city known for being the only port open to foreign trade with the Portuguese and Dutch during Japan's isolation period.

A detachment of troops stationed at a distance positioned to stand guard against surprise attacks
Outpost
A detachment of troops stationed at a distance positioned to stand guard against surprise attacks. Outpost. An outpost is a small military camp or position set up to watch for enemy movements or provide early warning of an attack.

The largest Yoruba state, the most politically important in entirety of the of Western Africa
Oyo empire
The largest Yoruba state, the most politically important in entirety of the of Western Africa. Oyo Empire. The Oyo Empire was a powerful and influential Yoruba state in present-day Nigeria, known for its political and military strength in the region during its peak.

A large-scale estate meant for farming that specializes in cash crops
Plantation
A large-scale estate meant for farming that specializes in cash crops. Plantation. Plantations were large farms that relied on enslaved labor to produce crops like cotton, tobacco, and sugar, especially during the colonial period.

A central figure in the 15th century European maritime discoveries and expansion
Prince Henry
A central figure in the 15th century European maritime discoveries and expansion, Prince Henry. Prince Henry, also known as Henry the Navigator, was a Portuguese prince who sponsored explorations along the African coast, helping to start the Age of Discovery.

The last imperial dynasty of China, the fifth largest empire in world history
Qing
The last imperial dynasty of China, the fifth largest empire in world history. Qing. The Qing Dynasty was the final ruling dynasty in China, lasting from 1644 to 1912, known for its extensive empire and cultural influence.

A treaty between Portugal and Spain in which they divided up all the land in the Americas
Treaty of Tordesillas
A treaty between Portugal and Spain in which they divided up all the land in the Americas. Treaty of Tordesillas. It was an agreement in 1494 dividing newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain.