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What percentage of New Spain’s exports in the 16th and 17th centuries was accounted for by mineral production?
What percentage of New Spain’s exports in the 16th and 17th centuries was accounted for by mineral production?
Which mining technique made silver mining more effective in the 16th century?
Which mining technique made silver mining more effective in the 16th century?
Which of the following crops were primarily cultivated on the plantations established by the Portuguese?
Which of the following crops were primarily cultivated on the plantations established by the Portuguese?
Why did Europeans rely on enslaved or forced labor in the Americas?
Why did Europeans rely on enslaved or forced labor in the Americas?
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What was one reason the Spanish avoided working in dangerous mining operations themselves?
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?
What was a significant outcome of the Columbian Exchange?
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Which of the following describes one effect of the Columbian Exchange on populations?
Which of the following describes one effect of the Columbian Exchange on populations?
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During which period was the trade in slaves a critical part of the Trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean trade networks?
During which period was the trade in slaves a critical part of the Trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean trade networks?
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What type of change did the Columbian Exchange promote across continents?
What type of change did the Columbian Exchange promote across continents?
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How did the Columbian Exchange affect certain political entities like the Aztec and Incan Empires?
How did the Columbian Exchange affect certain political entities like the Aztec and Incan Empires?
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What motivated European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
What motivated European exploration during the Age of Exploration?
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What significant achievement did Vasco de Gama accomplish in 1498?
What significant achievement did Vasco de Gama accomplish in 1498?
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How did the fall of Constantinople in 1453 influence European exploration?
How did the fall of Constantinople in 1453 influence European exploration?
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Who was the Spanish conquistador that conquered the Aztec Empire?
Who was the Spanish conquistador that conquered the Aztec Empire?
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What role did religious fervor play in the Age of Exploration?
What role did religious fervor play in the Age of Exploration?
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What was one outcome of the Portuguese exploration along the west coast of Africa?
What was one outcome of the Portuguese exploration along the west coast of Africa?
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What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492?
What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the impact of exploration on the Americas?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the impact of exploration on the Americas?
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What was a primary cash crop produced in North America between 1450 and 1750?
What was a primary cash crop produced in North America between 1450 and 1750?
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Which labor system was initially implemented by the Spanish that required indigenous people to provide labor?
Which labor system was initially implemented by the Spanish that required indigenous people to provide labor?
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What drove Europeans to seek a new source of labor, particularly from Africa, during the period?
What drove Europeans to seek a new source of labor, particularly from Africa, during the period?
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Which of the following statements about the conscription of labor in Spanish America is true?
Which of the following statements about the conscription of labor in Spanish America is true?
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What motivated African kingdoms to participate in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade?
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?
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?
What significant change occurred in the nature of slavery following 1453 and 1492?
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Which method did the Spanish adapt from the Inca to systematize indigenous labor?
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?
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?
What was one consequence of Columbus’ arrival on Hispaniola for the indigenous populations?
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What was a key characteristic of the First Atlantic System compared to the Second Atlantic System?
What was a key characteristic of the First Atlantic System compared to the Second Atlantic System?
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What crops drove the demand for slave labor in the Americas?
What crops drove the demand for slave labor in the Americas?
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What limitation did Europeans face in infiltrating Africa during the early trade period?
What limitation did Europeans face in infiltrating Africa during the early trade period?
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How did slavery among the Aztec and Inca civilizations typically manifest?
How did slavery among the Aztec and Inca civilizations typically manifest?
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What notable division occurred during the period 1450-1750 related to the Atlantic Trading System?
What notable division occurred during the period 1450-1750 related to the Atlantic Trading System?
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What was the primary reason for the changes in the system of slavery after the contact with the Americas?
What was the primary reason for the changes in the system of slavery after the contact with the Americas?
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What was the outcome of Queen Anne's War for Britain?
What was the outcome of Queen Anne's War for Britain?
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Which of the following was a significant result of the Seven Years War?
Which of the following was a significant result of the Seven Years War?
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By 1700, which European power had lost its influence in the Indian Ocean region?
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?
What characterized Britain's naval development in the 18th century?
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What happened to the Native tribes under British control after Queen Anne's War?
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?
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?
Which countries were primarily in decline due to the conflicts of the 18th century?
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What were the two major European wars that emerged from rivalries in the 18th century?
What were the two major European wars that emerged from rivalries in the 18th century?
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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!
