European Exploration and Expansion Unit 4
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What economic development allowed individuals of lower economic status to participate in national expansion during the 17th century?

  • Government grants
  • Joint-stock companies (correct)
  • Direct ownership of land
  • Increased taxation

    • What main factor contributed to the Commercial Revolution, according to the content?

  • Decline in agriculture
  • Population growth (correct)
  • Increased military conflict
  • Technological advancements

    • What was Louis XIV's famous quote that reflects his belief in absolute monarchy?

  • Power belongs to the people
  • L'etat, c'est moi (correct)
  • I think, therefore I am
  • Veni, vidi, vici

    • What was one of the key reasons for the change in the world from 1450 to 1750?

    <p>Increased trade connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice did Spain adopt to govern its colonies effectively and ensure loyalty?

    <p>Appointing viceroys and audiencias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an effect of limited liability in investing through joint-stock companies?

    <p>Greater participation in national expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common method was necessary for social mobility within the Casta System in Latin America?

    <p>Intermarriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Santeria represent in the context of religion?

    <p>A syncretic religion originating from Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue did Ivan the Terrible face, leading him to make the boyars move to Moscow?

    <p>Distrust of their loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant economic activity persisted as 'king' throughout the early modern period?

    <p>Indian Ocean trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what was a common response by oppressed groups facing control or violence?

    <p>Violent resistance or nonviolent protest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception about history does the content suggest regarding the contributions to mathematics?

    <p>All math originated in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of products did increased peasant and artisan labor lead to that fueled more trade?

    <p>Textiles like wool, linen, and silk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one aspect of the social changes driven by joint-stock companies?

    <p>Empowerment and growth of the middle class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects a persistent issue that remained unchanged from 1450 to 1750?

    <p>Forced labor systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement summarizes a major criticism of European colonial governance during this period?

    <p>Europeans were often negligent towards their citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated European nations to challenge the Portuguese trade power?

    <p>Search for alternative routes to Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly contributed to the wealth of early maritime empires?

    <p>Trade in commodities like sugar and rum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a long-term effect of European exploration and conquests?

    <p>Boost in European expansion and territorial ego</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic theory drove European countries to exploit their colonies?

    <p>Mercantilism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which explorer's voyage is noted for being the first to circumnavigate the globe?

    <p>Ferdinand Magellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What justification did European nations often use to fund expensive exploratory voyages?

    <p>Religious conversion motives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was primarily focused on establishing a spice monopoly in Asia?

    <p>Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the increase in piracy relate to European maritime expansion?

    <p>More trade resulted in more targets for piracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the British East India Company to take advantage of conflicts in India?

    <p>To profit from existing tensions between Muslims and Hindus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint-stock company was NOT mentioned as being involved in India?

    <p>Spanish East India Company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common characteristic of the actions of Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro?

    <p>They used betrayal to conquer their targets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor led to the Kingdom of Kongo's involvement in the slave trade?

    <p>Demand for labor from European traders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the treaties signed by the British during their presence in India?

    <p>Political control by Britain over India increased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main outcomes for African states involved in the slave trade?

    <p>Increased military power and influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Portugal have an interest in controlling parts of India?

    <p>To access valuable spices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did conflict between European powers manifest during their colonial endeavors?

    <p>By competing for resources and territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Japan respond to the introduction of Christianity by Europeans?

    <p>They restricted foreign trade to limit influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of diseases during the encounters between Europeans and natives, as shown in the text?

    <p>They helped Europeans establish control more easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant action taken by Ming China in response to foreign trade?

    <p>They reconstructed their defenses, including the Great Wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Vasco's invasion have on the Swahili coast states?

    <p>Decline of the area and influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the growth of joint-stock companies encourage among European powers?

    <p>Rivalries and interests in exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Assantes' involvement in European trade?

    <p>They sought wealth through trade with Europeans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reasons for the decline in foreign influence in Japan during the time of European contact?

    <p>Resistance against European religious influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate underlying motivation for European nations to establish trading posts in different regions?

    <p>To maximize profit through the acquisition of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

    <p>To allocate colonization rights between Spain and Portugal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which labor system involved natives receiving housing in exchange for labor?

    <p>Encomienda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant characteristic of Chattel Slavery?

    <p>Slaves were treated as property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Spanish exploit the Inca Mit’a System?

    <p>By integrating abuse into their labor practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade for the African populations?

    <p>The establishment of the first Muslim populations in the Americas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the Hacienda system?

    <p>Agricultural production and land management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the rise in African slavery during this period?

    <p>The need for agricultural labor due to Bantu migrations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of slavery was highlighted in relation to rights?

    <p>Enslavement resulted in a loss of rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    General Information

    • Unit 4 covers European materialism, greed, and territorial expansion.
    • This expansion led to significant socioeconomic changes globally.
    • Conquests resulted in both internal and external revolts.
    • Unit also covers key figures in European exploration and important technological innovations.

    Basic Idea of the Unit

    • Europeans were driven by a desire for wealth, leading to exploration and colonization.
    • Aggressive expansion resulted in significant societal changes for conquered peoples.
    • European gains corresponded with increased societal unrest.
    • This resulted in both immediate and long-lasting effects and changes.

    Key Figures

    • Prince Henry the Navigator: A key sponsor of maritime exploration.
    • Bartholomew Diaz: Sailed around the southern tip of Africa.
    • Vasco De Gama: Sailed to India.
    • Christopher Columbus: Explored the Americas.
    • Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigated the globe.
    • Jacques Cartier: Explored the St. Lawrence River.
    • Samuel de Champlain: Explored Canada.
    • John Cabot: Explored North America.
    • Henry Hudson: Explored the Hudson River.
    • Hernan Cortes: Conquered the Aztec Empire.
    • Francisco Pizarro: Conquered the Inca Empire.
    • Adam Smith: Criticized Mercantilism.
    • Ana Nzinga: African queen who resisted Portuguese colonization.
    • Roxelana: Concubine of Suleiman the Magnificent.

    Technological Innovations

    • Magnetic compass.
    • Astrolabe.
    • Advanced cartography
    • Lateen sail
    • Caravel
    • Carrack
    • Fluyt
    • Galleons

    Motivations for European Exploration

    • Primogeniture laws.
    • Desire for land and glory.
    • Search for resources like spices.
    • Desire to spread Christianity.
    • Competition between European powers.

    Maritime Empires

    • Portugal.
    • Spain.
    • England.
    • France.
    • Netherlands.

    Motivations of European Expansion

    • Gaining resources such as spices and wealth from other regions.
    • Spreading their brand of Christianity.
    • Increasing their influence and power on a global scale.
    • Economic competition.

    Columbian Exchange

    • Exchange of goods, crops, and diseases between Europe, Asia, and the Americas
    • This exchange had massive impact on culture, diets, agriculture and populations of affected regions
    • Introduction of crops led to changes in European dietary habits.

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    This quiz explores Unit 4's focus on European materialism, territorial expansion, and the socio-economic changes that resulted from exploration and colonization. Key figures such as Prince Henry the Navigator and Christopher Columbus are highlighted, showcasing their impact on history. Dive into the effects of European conquests on conquered societies and the technological innovations that facilitated these explorations.

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