15 Questions
What does the term 'Old World' primarily refer to?
Europe, Africa, and Asia
Which of the following civilizations did NOT exist in the Old World?
The Aztecs
Why did Europeans not know about the Americas before the Age of Exploration?
Because they did not have the navigation skills
Which of the following countries did NOT build vast overseas empires in the New World?
Sweden
What was the significance of the Vikings' journey to North America?
It was largely unknown to the rest of Europe
What was the deadliest part of the Columbian Exchange?
Smallpox
Who was tasked with spreading the Catholic faith to the New World by the king and queen of Spain?
Christopher Columbus
What was the main goal of the Jesuits during the Counter-Reformation?
To spread Catholicism
What was the result of the conversion process of Native Americans to Christianity?
Native Americans were forced to convert
What new foods were introduced to Europe through the Columbian Exchange?
Corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and squash
What was the main reason for Portuguese explorers to venture into new trade routes?
To break the trade monopoly of Genoa and Venice
What was the name given by European explorers to the Americas?
Mundus Novus
What was the main reason for the decline of Native American cultures after the arrival of Europeans?
Diseases such as smallpox
What was the phrase that best summarizes the motivations of European explorers?
Gold, Glory, God
What is the term used to describe the exchange of crops, animals, diseases, and people between the Old World and the New World?
The Columbian Exchange
Explore the Age of Exploration and discover the meanings behind the terms Old World and New World. Learn how these terms are used to refer to different regions and how they are viewed from a Eurocentric perspective. Understand the significance of these terms in history.
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