Age of Exploration Overview
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What percentage of New Spain’s exports in the 16th and 17th centuries was accounted for by mineral production?

  • 100%
  • 90% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 75%
  • Which mining technique made silver mining more effective in the 16th century?

  • Underground shaft mining
  • Dry amalgamation with mercury (correct)
  • Surface mining
  • Panning
  • Which of the following crops were primarily cultivated on the plantations established by the Portuguese?

  • Tobacco
  • Sugarcane (correct)
  • Rice
  • Cotton
  • Why did Europeans rely on enslaved or forced labor in the Americas?

    <p>Insufficient workforce among European settlers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason the Spanish avoided working in dangerous mining operations themselves?

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    What was a significant outcome of the Columbian Exchange?

    <p>The introduction of new species and cultivation methods in the Americas. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes one effect of the Columbian Exchange on populations?

    <p>It led to the Great Dying, significantly reducing the indigenous populations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period was the trade in slaves a critical part of the Trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean trade networks?

    <p>1200-1450 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of change did the Columbian Exchange promote across continents?

    <p>Rapid cultural change and the rise of new power dynamics. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Columbian Exchange affect certain political entities like the Aztec and Incan Empires?

    <p>They faced collapse and loss of power due to various factors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

    <p>Desire for new territories and resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant achievement did Vasco de Gama accomplish in 1498?

    <p>He established the first European trade route to Asia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the fall of Constantinople in 1453 influence European exploration?

    <p>It prompted Europeans to seek new trade routes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Spanish conquistador that conquered the Aztec Empire?

    <p>Hernán Cortés (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did religious fervor play in the Age of Exploration?

    <p>It motivated pious individuals and nations to explore. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one outcome of the Portuguese exploration along the west coast of Africa?

    <p>The initiation of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492?

    <p>To find a westward route to Asia. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the impact of exploration on the Americas?

    <p>It resulted in extensive mining operations and plantations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary cash crop produced in North America between 1450 and 1750?

    <p>Indigo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which labor system was initially implemented by the Spanish that required indigenous people to provide labor?

    <p>Repartimiento (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drove Europeans to seek a new source of labor, particularly from Africa, during the period?

    <p>Resistance and population decline among Native Americans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the conscription of labor in Spanish America is true?

    <p>Conscription policies became increasingly brutal over time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated African kingdoms to participate in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade?

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    Which crop was primarily produced in the Caribbean and South America during the cash crop agriculture period?

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    What significant change occurred in the nature of slavery following 1453 and 1492?

    <p>The role of slavery became more significant due to the Atlantic Trading System. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method did the Spanish adapt from the Inca to systematize indigenous labor?

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    Which groups were primarily responsible for slave trading prior to the emergence of the Atlantic Trading System?

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    What was one consequence of Columbus’ arrival on Hispaniola for the indigenous populations?

    <p>Systematic enslavement and labor exploitation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of the First Atlantic System compared to the Second Atlantic System?

    <p>The Second Atlantic System saw a change in dominant European countries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crops drove the demand for slave labor in the Americas?

    <p>Tobacco, sugarcane, cotton, and rice. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation did Europeans face in infiltrating Africa during the early trade period?

    <p>Tropical diseases that Europeans had no immunity to. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did slavery among the Aztec and Inca civilizations typically manifest?

    <p>In construction projects, military conquests, and religious ceremonies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable division occurred during the period 1450-1750 related to the Atlantic Trading System?

    <p>A clear separation into the First and Second Atlantic Systems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the changes in the system of slavery after the contact with the Americas?

    <p>The discovery of new lands and their resources. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Queen Anne's War for Britain?

    <p>Britain gained control of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a significant result of the Seven Years War?

    <p>Britain ousted all French traders from India. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 1700, which European power had lost its influence in the Indian Ocean region?

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    What characterized Britain's naval development in the 18th century?

    <p>It became the world's strongest Navy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the Native tribes under British control after Queen Anne's War?

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    Which territories did Britain acquire from Spain as a result of the Seven Years War?

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    Which countries were primarily in decline due to the conflicts of the 18th century?

    <p>The French, the Spanish, and the Portuguese (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the two major European wars that emerged from rivalries in the 18th century?

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    Flashcards

    Columbian Exchange

    The transfer of goods, people, microbes, and ideas between Afro-Eurasia and the Americas/Caribbean, starting in 1492.

    Effects of Columbian Exchange

    Far-reaching consequences of the exchange, including new trade networks, rapid cultural change, and shifts in power.

    Trans-Saharan Trade

    A network of exchange across the Sahara Desert, where slaves were a critical component.

    Indian Ocean Trade

    A network of exchange across the Indian Ocean, where slaves were involved.

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    Slavery's History

    Slavery existed before the Columbian Exchange in different trade networks, such as Trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean trade.

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    European labor shortage in Americas

    Europeans lacked enough workers to meet the demands of American labor.

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    European Exploration Motives

    The reasons why European powers explored, including the desire for wealth, religious expansion, and glory.

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    Demand for enslaved labor

    The need for forced labor in the Americas (especially for mining and agriculture)

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    Silver Mining in Americas

    Extraction of silver from mines in the Americas. It was a significant source of revenue for Europe.

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    Caravel and Carrack

    New sailing ship designs that improved travel and trade across oceans. They were critical to European Exploration.

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    Vasco da Gama

    Portuguese explorer who established the first ocean route to Asia in 1498.

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    Dry Amalgamation

    A process that efficiently extracted silver from ore using mercury.

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    Sugarcane Plantation Agriculture

    Large-scale farming of sugarcane in the Americas, primarily for export.

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    Conquistadors

    Spanish explorers who conquered and colonized parts of the Americas.

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    Aztec Empire

    Powerful Native American civilization in present-day Mexico, conquered by the Spanish.

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    Inca Empire

    Powerful Native American civilization in present-day Peru, conquered by the Spanish.

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    Spice Trade

    The valuable trade of spices from Asia, controlling this trade was crucial for European powers.

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    Atlantic Trading System

    A system of trade that developed across the Atlantic Ocean, linking Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

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    First Atlantic System

    The first stage of the Atlantic Trading System (roughly 1490s-1650s), dominated by Portugal and Spain.

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    Second Atlantic System

    The second stage of the Atlantic Trading System, starting in the 1650s, and dominated by Great Britain and France.

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    European demand for resources

    Europeans sought labor-intensive crops (tobacco, sugar, cotton) and raw materials (silver, gold) from the Americas.

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    1453's Conquest of Constantinople

    A historical event that played a role in shaping the context and nature of slavery and trade.

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    1492's Discovery of Americas

    Event that triggered significant changes in trade and slavery.

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    Slavery prior to 1453-1492

    Slavery existed before 1453 and 1492, but primary traders were Arabs and Muslims.

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    African resistance

    Strong African militaries and European lack of tropical immunity hampered European infiltration of Africa.

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    Plantation Agriculture (1450-1750)

    Dominant agricultural system in Americas, requiring slave labor for profitable cash crops like sugar, tobacco, and cotton.

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    Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

    European demand for labor led to the forced transport of Africans to the Americas.

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    Repartimiento System

    Forced labor system in Spanish colonies; requiring a portion of indigenous population to work for the Spanish.

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    Forced Labor of Native Americans

    European enslavement of Native Americans due to their superior weapons and belief in their inferiority, forcing them into labor.

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    Indigenous Resistance

    Growing opposition by Native American populations to forced labor.

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    European Superior Weapons

    Technological advantage that European powers used to control and exploit Native American populations.

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    African Kingdoms as Slave Suppliers

    African kingdoms traded enslaved people for European goods; often victims of kidnapping or warfare.

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    Mita System (as example)

    Incan labor system that provided example for Spanish forced labor system.

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    Dutch in New Netherland

    The Dutch lost control of New Netherland (present-day New York) to the British in the 1600s.

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    British Naval Power (18th Century)

    Great Britain developed the strongest navy in the 18th century, using it to gain land and influence.

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    British Control of India

    The British gained control of India in the 18th century through wars against France.

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    Queen Anne's War (1702-1713)

    A war between France and England in North America, fought due to European alliances, where Britain prevailed.

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    Consequences of Queen Anne's War

    Britain gained Nova Scotia and Newfoundland in Canada, leading to increased British influence over Native tribes. This negatively impacted tribes like the Algonquians who had previously been treated favorably by the French.

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    The Seven Years' War (1756-1763)

    A major war where Britain defeated France and Spain, leading to significant territorial gains and global power shift.

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    British Gains in the Seven Years' War

    Britain gained Cuba, the Philippines, India (French traders ousted), Senegal, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and control of Canada, the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River region.

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    Global Power Shift (1750)

    As the 18th century ended, Britain emerged as a dominant global power, while France, Spain, and Portugal declined in influence.

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    Study Notes

    The Age of Exploration

    • The Columbian Exchange was a significant event during this era
    • European empires were established throughout this time
    • Slavery, labor, and caste systems were integral to the exploration
    • Trade and trade routes were key components influencing the era
    • There was a profound impact on religion and culture

    Courses of Exploration

    • European exploration began in the early 1400s
    • By the 1450s, Portugal had conquered or established trade with lands along the west coast of Africa
    • New technologies allowed for longer voyages
    • Portugal's success inspired other kingdoms, particularly Spain
    • Constantinople's fall in 1453 shifted global trade routes
    • New ship technologies (caravels, carracks) improved trade across the world's oceans
    • Europeans sought new routes to China and India for more efficient trade

    Portugal's Voyages

    • 1488: Bartolomeu Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope
    • 1498: Vasco da Gama established a European sea route to Asia
    • Alfonso de Albuquerque conquered Goa and Malacca
    • Pedro Cabral reached Brazil in 1500

    Spain's Voyages

    • Ferdinand and Isabella sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage
    • Columbus sailed in 1492 and "discovered" the Americas

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    This quiz explores the Age of Exploration, focusing on key events such as the Columbian Exchange, technological advancements, and the impact of European empires. It also discusses Portugal's significant voyages and the changes in global trade routes following the fall of Constantinople. Test your knowledge of this transformative period in history!

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