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What was the main reason Europeans sought a faster trade route to Asia in the 15th century?
What was the main reason Europeans sought a faster trade route to Asia in the 15th century?
- They wanted to establish colonies in the Americas.
- Overland trade was too slow and limited in the goods it could transport. (correct)
- They were influenced by the success of the Silk Roads.
- They were avoiding conflict with the Byzantines and Ottomans.
Which trade routes were flourishing before 1450?
Which trade routes were flourishing before 1450?
- Silk Roads, Indian Ocean network, and Trans-Saharan routes (correct)
- Baltic Sea trade, South China Sea network, and Pacific routes
- Transatlantic routes, Mediterranean network, and Pacific routes
- Silk Roads, Transatlantic routes, and Indian Ocean network
What made maritime trade more economically efficient than overland trade?
What made maritime trade more economically efficient than overland trade?
- It allowed for the transportation of a greater quantity of goods. (correct)
- It had less risk of piracy compared to overland trade.
- It was easier to establish monopolies through maritime trade.
- It was a tradition passed down from previous generations.
Who held a monopoly over the Mediterranean trade route before 1450?
Who held a monopoly over the Mediterranean trade route before 1450?
What percentage of the AP World History: Modern exam does Unit 4 (1450-1750) account for?
What percentage of the AP World History: Modern exam does Unit 4 (1450-1750) account for?
What was a significant development in land-based empires between 1450-1750?
What was a significant development in land-based empires between 1450-1750?
What contributed to the intensification of trade routes in land-based empires?
What contributed to the intensification of trade routes in land-based empires?
What played a role in the continuities of land-based empires?
What played a role in the continuities of land-based empires?
What made it easier for the new empires to access a larger pool of resources?
What made it easier for the new empires to access a larger pool of resources?
What are land-based empires meant to be compared and contrasted with?
What are land-based empires meant to be compared and contrasted with?
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Reason for faster trade route
Reason for faster trade route
Overland trade was slow and limited in the goods it transported.
Flourishing trade routes (before 1450)
Flourishing trade routes (before 1450)
Silk Roads, Indian Ocean network, and Trans-Saharan routes.
Maritime trade efficiency
Maritime trade efficiency
More goods transported compared to overland trade.
Mediterranean trade monopoly (pre-1450)
Mediterranean trade monopoly (pre-1450)
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Unit 4 AP exam weight
Unit 4 AP exam weight
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Land-based empire development (1450-1750)
Land-based empire development (1450-1750)
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Trade intensification factor
Trade intensification factor
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Land-based empire continuities
Land-based empire continuities
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Resource access by empires
Resource access by empires
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Land vs. Maritime empires
Land vs. Maritime empires
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Study Notes
Motivations for Exploration
- Europeans sought a faster trade route to Asia in the 15th century to increase trade and profit.
Pre-Existing Trade Routes
- The Mediterranean trade route was flourishing before 1450.
- Overland trade routes were also in use before 1450.
Maritime Trade Advantages
- Maritime trade was more economically efficient than overland trade due to lower transportation costs and faster travel times.
Mediterranean Trade Monopoly
- The Venetians held a monopoly over the Mediterranean trade route before 1450.
AP World History: Modern Exam
- Unit 4 (1450-1750) accounts for 20% of the AP World History: Modern exam.
Land-Based Empires
- A significant development in land-based empires between 1450-1750 was the intensification of trade routes.
- The expansion of existing trade networks and the creation of new ones contributed to the intensification of trade routes in land-based empires.
- The role of existing institutions and empires played a role in the continuities of land-based emires.
- The expansion of empires made it easier for new empires to access a larger pool of resources.
Comparing Empires
- Land-based empires are meant to be compared and contrasted with maritime empires.
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Test your knowledge of AP World History Unit 4 (1450-1750) with this review quiz. Explore transoceanic encounters, global trade networks, and the impact of European exploration on world history. Prepare for the APWH exam with this comprehensive study resource.