RELIGST 2FF3 Midterm: Review

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: RELIGST 2FF3
• Professor: Megan Armstrong

Document Summary

Identify and state the importance of terms. Main spices being traded: cinnamon, cloves, pepper, salt, saffron, cumin, tumeric and anise. Salt was crucial; it was collected in venice from the sea. The spice trade was brokered by arab countries. After the success of the crusades, western european powers were moving forceful into the spice trade trying to become central brokers. It was extremely expensive to transport goods, especially spices, making the spice trade lucrative and attracting brokers who could make profits off transport fees. Portugal used scientific engagement and experience with brokers and ship builders to try to cut off paths towards venice, making portugal a central broker. Portugal collected taxes, customs and tariffs from transporting and used them for the state. Portugal established trading ports along the western coast of africa, into the indian. Sea and turned ports into learning centres in attempt to break into the spice trade.