Quiz 6 Part 1

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Match the following economic terms with their definitions:

Trading Post Empire = Focus on controlling key ports and trade routes Fluyt = Ship designed for efficient cargo transport Caravel = Small, fast ship crucial for exploration Cartaz = Naval trade license issued by the Portuguese

Match the following companies with their roles:

British East India Company = Controlled British trade in India Dutch East India Company (VOC) = Dominated spice trade in Asia Daimyo = Feudal lords controlling estates in Japan Galleon = Used for transoceanic voyages by the Spanish

Match the following terms with their significance in global trade:

Piece of Eight = Spanish coin facilitating global commerce Silver Drain = Flow of silver from Europe to Asia Fur Trade = Exchange of furs between Europeans and Indigenous peoples Soft Gold = Term for highly valued animal furs

Match the following historical concepts with their descriptions:

Caravel = Enabled long voyages in the Age of Exploration Signares = African women partnering with European traders Carrying Trade = Transport of goods without production Galleon = Large ship for transporting goods like silver Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their key components:

Silver Drain = Signified China's economic power Fur Trade = Key to European wealth in the Americas Trading Post Empire = Established by the Portuguese Cartaz = Tax collection on Indian Ocean trade Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ships with their characteristics:

Fluyt = Low cost and high cargo capacity Caravel = Maneuverable for exploration Galleon = Multi-decked ship for silver transport Cartaz = Not a ship but a trade license Signup and view all the answers

Match the following commodities with their context in global trade:

Fur Trade = Interaction with Indigenous peoples Piece of Eight = Symbol of interconnected economies Daimyo = Influence in trade and power in Japan Soft Gold = High value in colder regions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following groups with their economic roles:

Signares = Merged African and European commercial cultures Dutch East India Company = Operated with military power British East India Company = Joint-stock company for colonial trade Daimyo = Controlled samurai armies and estates Signup and view all the answers

Match the following maritime concepts with their explanations:

Fluyt = Efficient cargo ship design Galleon = Used primarily by the Spanish Caravel = Enabled exploration and long voyages Trading Post Empire = Focus on key ports over large territories Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their associated regions:

Trading Post Empire = Africa, India, Southeast Asia Fur Trade = North America, Siberia Silver Drain = Exchange with China Carrying Trade = Dominated by Europeans Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical terms with their corresponding descriptions:

Monopoly = Exclusive control over trade or production of a commodity or service by a single entity. Transatlantic Slave System = The forced transportation of millions of Africans to the Americas as part of triangular trade. African Diaspora = The spread of African peoples and cultures across the Atlantic as a result of the slave trade. Middle Passage = The brutal journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic systems with their examples:

Government Regulation = Policies by states to control trade and protect their economic interests. Mercantilism = Example of government regulation focused on accumulating wealth through trade. Tariffs = Taxes on imported goods to protect domestic industries. Navigation Acts = Laws to regulate trade and commerce between England and its colonies. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following communities with their characteristics:

Maroon Societies = Communities of escaped enslaved Africans in the Americas. Palmares = A notable example of a large and long-lasting maroon society. Mestizos = Mixed-race individuals born of European and Indigenous parents. Subsistence Agriculture = Farming focused on producing enough food for the farmer's family. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their contexts in colonial societies:

Mestizos = Played a significant role in colonial societies and social hierarchies. Middle Passage = Marked by high mortality rates and inhumane conditions. Transatlantic Slave System = Fueled the plantation economy in the New World. Monopoly = Examples include European trading companies like the VOC. Signup and view all the answers

Match the economic concepts with their specific forms:

Mercantilism = Aiming to increase national power through trade. Tariffs = Used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. Navigation Acts = Regulating colonial trade for the benefit of the mother country. Monopoly = Consolidation of market power in a single entity. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cultural impacts with their origins:

African Diaspora = Created new cultural forms like music, religion, and cuisine. Mestizos = Resulting from the mixing of European and Indigenous cultures. Maroon Societies = Represented resistance against colonial oppression. Subsistence Agriculture = Practiced primarily by Indigenous and enslaved communities. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to slavery with their effects:

Middle Passage = The journey contributing to the decline in population due to high mortality. Transatlantic Slave System = Key driver of economic wealth in colonial economies. Maroon Societies = Showcased resilience and the fight for freedom. African Diaspora = Led to the formation of rich cultural legacies in the Americas. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical concepts with their legislative examples:

Government Regulation = Control of trade to enhance national interests. Navigation Acts = Specific laws governing transatlantic commerce. Tariffs = Financial tools to regulate trade practices. Mercantilism = Economic theory guiding colonial mercantile policies. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their place in history:

Monopoly = Significant in the context of European trading companies. Mestizos = Impactful in shaping post-colonial social structures. Subsistence Agriculture = Integral to understanding agricultural practices of the time. African Diaspora = Critical for understanding cultural transformations in the Americas. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

Trading Post Empire = Focused on controlling key ports and trade routes Piece of Eight = A Spanish coin used as a global currency Cartaz = A naval trade license issued by the Portuguese Fur Trade = Exchange of animal furs with Indigenous peoples Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ships with their purposes:

Fluyt = Carrying cargo efficiently Caravel = Exploration and long voyages Galleon = Transoceanic voyages transporting silver Daimyo = Controlled large estates and armies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic practices with their characteristics:

Carrying Trade = Transporting goods without producing them Silver Drain = Flow of silver from Europe to Asia Soft Gold = Highly valued furs in global trade Signares = African women partnering with European traders Signup and view all the answers

Match the following trading companies with their regions of dominance:

British East India Company = Controlled trade in India Dutch East India Company (VOC) = Dominated spice trade in Asia Portuguese Trading Posts = Established in Africa, India, Southeast Asia Fur Trade = Involved with Indigenous peoples in North America Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their roles in economic transformation:

Daimyo = Feudal lords controlling trade Cartaz = Tax collection on Indian Ocean trade Silver Drain = Reflecting China's economic power Galleon = Transporting goods like silver globally Signup and view all the answers

Match the historical figures with their main achievements:

Prince Henry the Navigator = Initiated the Age of Discovery by supporting maritime exploration Vasco da Gama = First European to reach India by sea Ferdinand Magellan = Led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe Philip II of Spain = Oversaw the Spanish Armada's failed invasion of England Signup and view all the answers

Match the explorers with their respective roles:

Prince Henry the Navigator = Portuguese royal patron of exploration Ferdinand Magellan = Portuguese explorer in Spanish service Vasco da Gama = Portuguese explorer Philip IV of Spain = King of Spain during the decline of Spanish power Signup and view all the answers

Match the explorers with their contributions to trade:

Vasco da Gama = Established direct maritime trade between Europe and Asia Ferdinand Magellan = Expanded European knowledge of geography Charles V = Ruled one of history's largest empires Philip II of Spain = Controlled vast territories during the Spanish Empire's height Signup and view all the answers

Match the historical figures with their time periods:

Prince Henry the Navigator = 1394–1460 Ferdinand Magellan = 1480–1521 Philip II of Spain = 1527–1598 King George III = 1738–1820 Signup and view all the answers

Match the explorers with their geographical challenges:

Vasco da Gama = Rounding the Cape of Good Hope Ferdinand Magellan = Circumnavigation of the globe Prince Henry the Navigator = Expeditions along the West African coast Charles I / Charles V = Maintaining religious unity in a large empire Signup and view all the answers

Match the figures with their associated myth or legend:

Prester John = Mythical Christian king sought by European explorers Ferdinand Magellan = Confirmed the earth's roundness Philip IV of Spain = King during Spain's struggles with power Charles V = Emperor during the Protestant Reformation Signup and view all the answers

Match the achievements with their significance:

Vasco da Gama = Marked the beginning of Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean Ferdinand Magellan = Expanded European navigation techniques Prince Henry the Navigator = Established a navigation school in Sagres King George III = Presided over the early industrial revolution Signup and view all the answers

Match the royal figures with their historical context:

Philip II of Spain = Champion of Catholicism during the Counter-Reformation Charles V = Ruler of the Holy Roman Empire Charles I = King of Spain during the empire's height King George III = British monarch during the American Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Match the explorers with their lasting impacts:

Prince Henry the Navigator = Advanced shipbuilding and cartography Vasco da Gama = Opened new trade routes to Asia Ferdinand Magellan = Pioneered global exploration Philip II of Spain = Influenced European colonial policies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following European powers with their key motivations for exploration:

Spain = Gold, glory, God Portugal = Spice trade France = Establishing diplomatic relations Netherlands = Spice trade monopoly Signup and view all the answers

Match the technological advancements with their contributions to exploration:

Caravel = Light and fast sailing ship Compass = Navigation using magnetic North Astrolabe = Determining latitude at sea Mapmaking = Improving geographical knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Match the following trading posts with their corresponding locations:

Goa = India Malacca = Malaysia Macao = China Batavia = Indonesia Signup and view all the answers

Match the cause of Spanish inflation with its effect:

Massive imports of silver = Devaluation of currency Military overreach = Decline of Spanish power Local resistance = Challenges in manpower Emerging European competition = Economic instability Signup and view all the answers

Match the aspects of the Transatlantic Slave System with their descriptions:

Triangle Trade = Europe to Africa to Americas Plantation economy = Relying on enslaved labor Cultural consequences = Impact on diaspora and heritage Slave conditions = Brutal and inhumane treatment Signup and view all the answers

Match the effects of the Dutch East India Company (EIC) with their actions:

Monopoly = Control over spice trade Violent suppression = Control local populations Batavia = Trading hub establishment Economic exploitation = Resource extraction Signup and view all the answers

Match the events in the Philippines with their key figures:

Ferdinand Magellan = First European contact Spanish Colonization = Imposition of Christianity Establishment of Manila = Trans-Pacific trade center Resistance from locals = Cultural conflict Signup and view all the answers

Match the outcomes of Japan's Sakoku policy with its impacts:

Closed Country Edict = Restriction on foreign contact Limited trade = Dependence on Dutch and Chinese Political autonomy = Strengthened local governance Economic isolation = Stagnation of growth Signup and view all the answers

Match the silver mines with their significance:

Potosí = Major global silver source Economic integration = Connection to Asian markets Environmental impact = Mercury pollution Trade dynamics = Influence on currency values Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their contributions to the textile industry:

Akbar = Promoted the cotton industry in India Adam Smith = Criticized mercantilism's effects Ferdinand Magellan = Led an expedition for colonization British East India Company = Controlled textile imports from India Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with their historical significance:

Establishment of the Manila Galleons = Increased trade between Spain and the Philippines Decline of the Portuguese Empire = Opened opportunities for the Dutch and British Rise of the Dutch East India Company = Dominated trade routes in the 17th century Industrialization in Britain = Led to changes in textile production methods Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical terms with their descriptions:

Cotton Textiles = Major export product from Mughal India Client-side scripting = JavaScript's role in web development Colonial exploitation = Economic benefits derived from indigenous labor Cultural assimilation = Process where indigenous cultures adapt to colonizers' cultures Signup and view all the answers

Match the following figures with their achievements:

Akbar = Enhanced India's cotton industry Ferdinand Magellan = Initiated colonization in the Philippines British East India Company = Dominated import of textiles Adam Smith = Pioneered economic critique against mercantilism Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their economic practices:

India = Leading producer of cotton textiles Philippines = Utilized the Encomienda System Britain = Imported Indian textiles for Industrialization Indonesia = Saw the rise of the Dutch East India Company Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with their respective systems:

Mercantilism = Controlled trade to benefit the mother country Putting-Out System = Merchants supplied materials to rural workers Encomienda System = Granted colonists exploitation rights over indigenous labor Colonial cotton production = Focused on export to European markets Signup and view all the answers

Match the following definitions with their terms:

Cotton industry’s rise = Economic transformation in Mughal India Economic exploitation = Effects of colonial labor systems Cultural assimilation = Indigenous adaptation to colonial influence Textile imports = Key element in Britain's industrial economy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical events with their outcomes:

Establishment of the Manila Galleons = Boosted Spanish colonial economy Decline of the Portuguese Empire = Shifted power to the Dutch and British Rise of the Dutch East India Company = Established Netherlands as a trading powerhouse Industrialization in Britain = Increased demand for cotton textiles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following technological advancements with their contributions to exploration:

Caravel = Enhanced navigation and ocean travel Compass = Improved directional navigation at sea Astrolabe = Determined latitude using stars Maps = Accurate representations of new territories Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key trading posts with their locations:

Goa = India Malacca = Malaysia Macao = China Batavia = Indonesia Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of the Transatlantic Slave System with their descriptions:

Triangle Trade = Europe to Africa to the Americas Enslaved African labor = Fueling the plantation economy Human consequences = Cultural dislocation and suffering Raw materials = Goods shipped back to Europe Signup and view all the answers

Match the following effects of Spanish inflation with their outcomes:

Devaluation of currency = Economic instability Military overreach = Decline of Spanish power Massive silver imports = Increased inflation Competition from other states = Erosion of hegemonic influence Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events in the Philippines with their key components:

Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition = Spanish colonization attempt Conversion of locals = Spread of Christianity Manila's role = Center of trans-Pacific trade Spanish claims = Establishing sovereignty over territory Signup and view all the answers

Match the following challenges faced by the Portuguese Trading Post Empire:

Limited manpower = Inability to control vast territories Resistance from local powers = Conflicts and uprisings Technological limitations = Dependence on maritime innovations Competition = Pressure from emerging European nations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following impacts of the Dutch East India Company (EIC) in Indonesia:

Monopoly on spice trade = Control over key commodities Violent suppression = Subjugating local populations Establishment of Batavia = Creating a major trading hub Influence on local economy = Shaping agricultural practices Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of Japan's Sakoku policy with their implications:

Closed Country Edict = Limited foreign trade Restricted contact = Mainly with the Dutch and Chinese Nagasaki trading post = Only point of foreign interaction Political autonomy = Increased self-reliance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following causes of Spanish decline with their effects:

Inflation = Economic instability Military overreach = Strain on national resources Emerging European competition = Loss of trade dominance Centralized authority erosion = Rise of national monarchies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Mughal emperors with their contributions to the cotton industry:

Akbar = Promoted the cotton industry Shah Jahan = Expanded trade routes Aurangzeb = Taxed cotton production Jahangir = Encouraged foreign trade Signup and view all the answers

Match the following economic practices with their descriptions in the context of textile manufacturing:

Putting-Out System = Merchants supplying materials to rural workers Guild System = Control of urban production by craftspeople Decentralized Production = Rural production without guild restrictions Mercantilism = Government regulation of the economy to enhance national power Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key events with their significance in trade and economy:

Establishment of Manila Galleons = Facilitated trade between Asia and the Americas Decline of the Portuguese Empire = Shifted trade power to the Dutch Rise of the Dutch East India Company = Established European dominance in Asian trade Introduction of cotton textiles to Britain = Initiated industrial textile production Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key people with their historical roles:

Ferdinand Magellan = Initiated Spanish colonization of the Philippines Akbar = Encouraged developments in the Mughal cotton industry Adam Smith = Criticized mercantilism and advocated for free markets Francisco de Sande = Governor of the Philippines during early colonization Signup and view all the answers

Match the following colonial economic systems with their impacts:

Encomienda System = Economic exploitation and cultural assimilation Putting-Out System = Increased textile production efficiency Mercantilism = Regulated colonial economies for the benefit of the mother country Plantation Economy = Exploited local labor for cash crops Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions related to textiles and trade:

Cotton Textiles = Fabric primarily produced in India for global markets East India Company = British firm dominating trade in Indian textiles Galleon Trade = Trans-Pacific trade route based on large ships Textile Guilds = Organizations controlling urban craft production Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their roles regarding the European presence in Asia:

Vasco da Gama = Opened sea route to India for Portugal Henry Morgan = Raided Spanish ports in the Caribbean Willem Janszoon = First European to set foot in Australia Jan Pieterszoon Coen = Founded Batavia for Dutch East India Company Signup and view all the answers

Match the following impacts of British imports on Indian textiles:

Decline of Indian artisans = Increased reliance on British textiles Industrial Revolution in Britain = Demand for raw cotton surged Shift in global trade dynamics = British textiles flooded markets worldwide Economic exploitation of India = British control over textile production Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Spanish colonial practices with their outcomes:

Encomienda System = Forced labor from indigenous peoples Ecclesiastical Control = Spread of Christianity among natives Tribute System = Economic exploitation of local resources Cultural Assimilation = Loss of indigenous identities and languages Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their economic practices during the Age of Exploration:

Asia = Spice production Africa = Slave exports Americas = Plantation economies India = Cotton textiles Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their effects on global trade:

Transatlantic Slave Trade = Cultural devastation in Africa Dutch East India Company = Control of spice production Spanish Silver Imports = Economic instability Mughal Cotton Textiles = British dominance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their associated figures in exploration:

Ferdinand and Isabella = Spanish sponsorship for exploration Zheng He = Chinese maritime expeditions Henry the Navigator = Portuguese exploration efforts Sir Walter Raleigh = English exploration initiatives Signup and view all the answers

Match the following consequences of the Transatlantic Slave Trade:

Plantation economies = Increased demand for slaves Cultural devastation = Loss of population in Africa Economic transformation = Rise of European imperialism Social changes = Reshaping of demographic structures Signup and view all the answers

Match the following colonies with their key roles in trade:

Macao = Trade with China Goa = Indian trade hub Manila = Trans-Pacific trading center Batavia = Dutch spice trading hub Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms to their definitions:

Mercantilism = Economic policy enhancing state power Sakoku = Japan's isolationist policy Putting-Out System = Decentralized textile production Triangle Trade = Exchange between Europe, Africa, and Americas Signup and view all the answers

Match the motivations for exploration with their descriptions:

Spice Trade = Access to Asian spices like cinnamon and nutmeg Gold = Acquisition of wealth and resources Glory = Expanding national power and personal fame Avoiding Muslim and Venetian control = Development of new trade routes to bypass middlemen Signup and view all the answers

Match the key navigational advancements with their functions:

Caravel = Agile ship design for long voyages Compass = Tool for determining direction Astrolabe = Instrument for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies Sextant = Navigational tool for determining latitude Signup and view all the answers

Match the Portuguese trading posts with their locations:

Goa = India Malacca = Malaysia Macao = China Cape of Good Hope = South Africa Signup and view all the answers

Match the consequences of the Transatlantic Slave Trade with their impacts:

Cultural devastation in Africa = Loss of traditional structures Development of plantation economies = Economic reliance on slave labor in the Americas Expansion of European markets = Growth of trade networks fueled by demand for raw materials Resistance from local communities = Struggle against European dominion in Africa Signup and view all the answers

Match the effects of Spanish dominance with their causes:

Economic instability = Massive imports of silver devalued currency Military overreach = Expansionist policies leading to costly wars Inflation = Overproduction of currency from American silver Decline of Spanish power = Increasing competition from other European empires Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of the Dutch East India Company's operations with their outcomes:

Monopolies on spice production = Controlled market price and availability Violent suppression of local producers = Prevented indigenous competition Establishment of Batavia = Created a central hub for trade Expansion of trade routes = Increased European control over Asian markets Signup and view all the answers

Match the technological tools used in exploration with their benefits:

Compass = Improved navigation accuracy Astrolabe = Enhanced celestial navigation techniques Caravel = Facilitated longer sea voyages Maps = Provided detailed geographic knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Match the actions of Spanish colonizers in the Philippines with their goals:

Conversion to Christianity = Spread of European religious beliefs Manila as a trade hub = Facilitation of silver and goods exchange Monopolization of local industries = Control over economic resources Suppression of local cultures = Imposition of Spanish customs and traditions Signup and view all the answers

Match the concepts of economic systems with their definitions:

Mercantilism = Economic policy to enhance state power by controlling trade Putting-Out System = Decentralized textile production strategy Triangular Trade = Trade system involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas Closed Country Edict = Japan's policy to limit foreign influence Signup and view all the answers

Match the historical aspects of Japan's Sakoku policy with their implications:

Restricted foreign trade = Maintained autonomy from Western powers Limited contact with foreigners = Prevented cultural and religious influence Exclusive trade with Dutch and Chinese = Had access to limited foreign goods Nagasaki as a trade center = Isolated location for regulated commerce Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trading and Commerce (1450-1750)

Trading Post Empires: European empires (e.g., Portuguese) focused on controlling key trading ports and routes, not extensive territories. Example: Portuguese posts in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Fluyt: Dutch ship designed for efficient cargo transport. Low cost, high capacity, and small crews revolutionized maritime trade.
Caravel: Small, fast, and maneuverable Portuguese ship. Enabled exploration and long voyages, essential for the Age of Exploration.
Signares: African women collaborating with European traders in West Africa. Important in trade, bridging African and European commerce.
British East India Company: Joint-stock company established in 1600 to control British trade in India. Key in establishing British colonial dominance.
Dutch East India Company (VOC): Powerful trading company (1602) dominating Asian spice trade. Operated with military power, independent from Dutch government.
Piece of Eight: Spanish silver coin, a global currency in trade. Facilitated global commerce and showcased interconnected economies.
"Silver Drain": Flow of silver from Europe to Asia (particularly China) in exchange for luxury goods. Demonstrated China's economic power.
Fur Trade: Exchange of furs (especially beaver) between Europeans and Indigenous peoples in North America and Siberia. Key to European wealth and competition in the Americas.
"Soft Gold": Nickname for furs, highly valued in global trade. Important in regions like Siberia and North America.
Carrying Trade: Transport of goods between regions by merchants without producing the goods. Dominated by Europeans (especially Dutch and Portuguese).
Cartaz: Portuguese naval trade license, used to control Indian Ocean trade and collect taxes.
Daimyo: Japanese feudal lords controlling large estates and samurai armies. Influential in Japanese trade and power dynamics.
Galleon: Large, multi-decked sailing ship, primarily used by the Spanish for transoceanic voyages and silver transport.
Monopoly: Exclusive control over trade or production by a single entity. Examples are European trading companies like the VOC.
Government Regulation: State policies controlling trade and protecting economic interests (e.g., mercantilism, tariffs, navigation acts).

Transatlantic Slave Trade and its Impacts

Transatlantic Slave System: Millions of Africans forcibly transported to the Americas via triangular trade. Fueled the plantation economy.
Middle Passage: Brutal journey across the Atlantic. Marked by high mortality and inhumane conditions.
African Diaspora: Spread of African peoples and cultures across the Atlantic due to the slave trade. Led to new cultural forms (music, religion, cuisine).
Maroon Societies/Palmares: Communities of escaped enslaved Africans in the Americas. Palmares (Brazil) was a large and enduring example.
Mestizos: Mixed-race individuals (European and Indigenous) in the Americas. Played a pivotal role in colonial society and social hierarchies.
Subsistence Agriculture: Farming to meet family needs, with little surplus for trade. Common among Indigenous and enslaved populations.

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Explore the dynamics of trading and commerce from 1450 to 1750. This quiz covers significant trading post empires, innovative ships like the fluyt and caravel, and influential trading companies such as the British and Dutch East India Companies. Test your knowledge on how these elements shaped global trade during this transformative period.