World History Chapters 14-17
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What was the driving force behind European exploration in the 15th century?

  • Search for gold
  • Accessing Asian goods (correct)
  • Spreading democracy
  • Escaping religious persecution

    • Which commodity drove the Atlantic slave trade?

  • Sugar (correct)
  • Coffee
  • Tobacco
  • Cotton

    • The Columbian Exchange was primarily:

  • An exchange of ideas
  • A European trade union
  • A military alliance
  • A transfer of goods, people, and diseases (correct)

    • The Portuguese established a trading post empire in:

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

    Which nation became the dominant power in the spice trade after Portugal?

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

    Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Atlantic slave trade?

    <p>European decline in wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which empire controlled much of the silver trade in the 16th century?

    <p>Spanish Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fur trade primarily took place in:

    <p>North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant environmental impact of the fur trade?

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

    Which of the following was a major port in the transatlantic trade?

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

    How did the silver trade link Europe, Asia, and the Americas?

    <p>The silver trade connected Europe, Asia, and the Americas through a global network of exchange. Silver mined in the Americas, particularly in places like Potosí, was shipped to Europe and then traded to Asia, especially China, where it was highly valued for its monetary system. This facilitated the first global trade system, linking diverse economies and societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were two major consequences of the Columbian Exchange for indigenous populations?

    <p>The Columbian Exchange brought about a massive population decline due to the introduction of Old World diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza. Europeans introduced new animals and farming practices, forcing many indigenous people off their land, leading to loss of land and displacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe one reason why sugar plantations were significant in the Atlantic economy.

    <p>Sugar plantations were significant in the Atlantic economy because they generated immense wealth through the production of a highly profitable crop, driving the transatlantic slave trade and fueling economic growth in Europe and the Americas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did joint-stock companies like the Dutch East India Company influence global trade?

    <p>Joint-stock companies like the Dutch East India Company changed global trade by allowing people to invest together in big projects. This helped them control trade routes, set up colonies, and dominate valuable goods like spices and tea, making Europe richer and more powerful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who initiated the Protestant Reformation?

    <p>Martin Luther</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Protestant Reformation began in:

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

    What was the Catholic Church's response to the Reformation?

    <p>Counter-Reformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Enlightenment was primarily concerned with:

    <p>Applying reason to human affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major goal of the Jesuits?

    <p>Converting non-Christians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher supported freedom of speech and religion?

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

    What was the heliocentric model of the universe?

    <p>The sun is the center of the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Galileo was condemned by the Catholic Church for:

    <p>Supporting the heliocentric theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was John Locke's idea about government?

    <p>Social contract and natural rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Enlightenment thinker most associated with economic theory was:

    <p>Adam Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one way the Protestant Reformation changed European society?

    <p>The Protestant Reformation changed European society by weakening the Catholic Church's authority, leading to greater religious diversity and conflicts, which influenced education and literacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Scientific Revolution contribute to technological progress?

    <p>The Scientific Revolution contributed to technological progress by promoting experimentation, observation, and the use of the scientific method. This led to new discoveries and inventions, like telescopes and machinery, and navigation tools and engineering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did women play in promoting Enlightenment ideas?

    <p>Women played a key role in promoting Enlightenment ideas by hosting salons, where thinkers gathered to discuss philosophy, science, and politics. Some women also wrote influential works advocating for equality and education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe one reason the Catholic Church opposed Galileo's work.

    <p>The Catholic Church opposed Galileo's work because it went against their belief that the Earth was the centre of the universe, which challenged their authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Scientific Revolution emphasized:

    <p>Experimentation and observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered the laws of planetary motion?

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

    The Enlightenment thinker who argued for separation of powers was:

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

    The social contract theory states:

    <p>Governments must protect citizens' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention played a key role in the Scientific Revolution?

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

    Isaac Newton is famous for:

    <p>Developing the laws of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Enlightenment thinker influenced the U.S. Declaration of Independence?

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

    Enlightenment ideas led to:

    <p>Political revolutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which thinker argued for free markets in The Wealth of Nations?

    <p>Adam Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rousseau believed in:

    <p>Direct democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region supplied the majority of slaves for the Atlantic slave trade?

    <p>West Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key outcome of the French Revolution?

    <p>The spread of nationalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 14: Economic Transformations (1450-1750)

    • European Exploration (15th Century): Driven by the search for Asian goods, not primarily escaping religious persecution or spreading democracy
    • Atlantic Slave Trade: Primarily driven by the demand for sugar.
    • Columbian Exchange: A transfer of goods, people, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.

    Chapter 15: Cultural Transformations (1450-1750)

    • Protestant Reformation Initiator: Martin Luther
    • Beginning of Reformation: Germany
    • Catholic Church Response: Counter-Reformation
    •  Enlightenment Focus: Primarily scientific discovery

    Chapter 16: Science and Enlightenment (1450-1750)

    • Scientific Revolution Emphasis: Experimentation and observation
    • Planetary Motion Discoverer: Kepler
    • Co-inventor of Calculus with Newton: Leibniz
    • Enlightenment Thinker on Separation of Powers: Montesquieu

    Chapter 17: Atlantic Revolutions and Their Echoes (1750-1914)

    • French Revolution Inspiration: American Revolution
    • Haitian Revolution Leader: Toussaint Louverture
    • Haitian Revolution Uniqueness: Only successful slave-led revolution.
    • Latin American Revolution Leader: Simon Bolivar

    Chapter 18: Industrialization and Its Impact (1750-1900)

    • Industrial Revolution Power Source: Steam Engine
    • Industrialization Social Change: Urbanization (migration to cities).
    • Industrial Revolution's Global Impact: Increased trade and faster transportation.
    • Industrial Revolution Cause: Agricultural revolution and increased food production.

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