The Arrival of the Western Nations in Indonesia
Starting at the end of the XV century, Europeans tried to explore the ocean. Europeans who had explored and occupied Indonesia were started by the Portuguese. Their ship first landed in Malacca in 1511.
Next was the Spanish who landed in Tidore, Maluku in 1521. Then, followed by the British and the Dutch. Dutch ships first landed at the Port of Banten in 1596. The factors driving the exploration of the ocean include the following.
The desire to find wealth (gold)
The wealth they are looking for is mainly spices. Around the XV century in Europe, the price of spices was very expensive. The price of spices is as expensive as gold (gold). They need spices for the pharmaceutical industry and cooking spices.
The desire to spread the religion (gospel)
In addition to seeking wealth and colony, Europeans also carry a special mission. The special mission is to spread religion to the inhabitants of the areas under their control. Their task was considered a sacred duty that had to be carried out throughout the world and spearheaded by the Portuguese.
There is a desire to seek glory (glory)
In Europe, there is an assumption that if a country has a lot of colony, the country is glorious. With this assumption, European and European nations are competing to search for as many colonies.
The development of science and technology Science and development rapidly. For example as follows :
1) The development of shipbuilding techniques that can be used to sail the vast ocean.
2) The discovery of gunpowder for percent. Weapons can be used to protect shipping from pirate threats and so on.
3) The discovery of a compass. Compass is used as a guide so that the explorers no longer depend on natural habits.
To determine the direction, usually they are guided by stars so that if the sky is covered with clouds, they cannot continue their voyage. With a compass, they are free to sail in any direction without interference, both day and night.
Next was the Spanish who landed in Tidore, Maluku in 1521. Then, followed by the British and the Dutch. Dutch ships first landed at the Port of Banten in 1596. The factors driving the exploration of the ocean include the following.
The desire to find wealth (gold)
The wealth they are looking for is mainly spices. Around the XV century in Europe, the price of spices was very expensive. The price of spices is as expensive as gold (gold). They need spices for the pharmaceutical industry and cooking spices.
The desire to spread the religion (gospel)
In addition to seeking wealth and colony, Europeans also carry a special mission. The special mission is to spread religion to the inhabitants of the areas under their control. Their task was considered a sacred duty that had to be carried out throughout the world and spearheaded by the Portuguese.
There is a desire to seek glory (glory)
In Europe, there is an assumption that if a country has a lot of colony, the country is glorious. With this assumption, European and European nations are competing to search for as many colonies.
The development of science and technology Science and development rapidly. For example as follows :
1) The development of shipbuilding techniques that can be used to sail the vast ocean.
2) The discovery of gunpowder for percent. Weapons can be used to protect shipping from pirate threats and so on.
3) The discovery of a compass. Compass is used as a guide so that the explorers no longer depend on natural habits.
To determine the direction, usually they are guided by stars so that if the sky is covered with clouds, they cannot continue their voyage. With a compass, they are free to sail in any direction without interference, both day and night.
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