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What does the term 'Age of Exploration' refer to?
What is the Agricultural Revolution?
The transformation of agriculture from traditional medieval farming to more productive and efficient methods between mid 1700 to 1800.
What is a cause?
The reason why something happens.
What is coal?
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What does the term 'colonial' refer to?
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What does 'combustible' mean?
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What is contextualization in historical thinking?
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What does 'geographical context' refer to?
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Study Notes
Age of Exploration
- Period spanning from 1418 to 1620 marked by European exploration and discovery.
Agricultural Revolution
- Transformed agriculture between the mid-1700s and 1800s through enhanced techniques and scientific innovation.
- Shifted from traditional farming methods to more productive and efficient mechanical farming.
Coal
- A combustible rock mainly composed of carbonized plant material, significant for being a primary fuel source.
Colonial Context
- Refers to characteristics and aspects associated with colonies, which are groups under the control of a distant parent country.
Colony
- A settlement where a group of people is governed by an external nation.
Combustible
- Describes materials that can easily catch fire or combust.
Complexity
- Refers to systems or concepts that are intricate and detailed.
Contextualization
- A historical skill that involves placing events within a larger narrative to understand their significance.
Economics
- The study of human behavior in satisfying needs and wants through various choices.
Efficiency
- The capacity to achieve maximum productivity without wasted resources.
Factory
- A large facility equipped with machinery for the production of goods.
Fertilizer
- Substances added to soil to enhance its fertility for better crop growth.
Finished Goods
- Products that have been completed in production and are awaiting sale.
Geographical Context
- The relevant geographic area tied to a specific issue or discovery.
Geographic Features
- Physical elements of the Earth, such as mountains, valleys, and bodies of water that shape human activity.
Goods
- Tangible items that consumers can purchase.
Great Britain
- The initial location where the Industrial Revolution commenced.
Harbor
- A safe, sheltered area along a coast for ships to anchor, facilitating trade and transportation.
Historical Circumstances
- The societal context that interacts with economic conditions influencing events.
Industrial Revolution
- A significant era of rapid advancements in machine use for manufacturing beginning in the mid-1700s.
Industrialization
- The large-scale development of manufacturing processes.
Innovation
- Enhancements or improvements made to existing technologies or methodologies.
Irregular Coastline
- Coastlines characterized by jagged edges that create natural ports, aiding in transportation and naval development, conducive for manufacturing.
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Explore the Age of Exploration and the Agricultural Revolution, significant periods that transformed societies between the 15th and 19th centuries. This quiz covers key concepts such as colonialism, combustion, and historical contextualization. Test your knowledge on these pivotal moments in history!