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What significant role did Mansa Musa play during his reign over Mali?
What significant role did Mansa Musa play during his reign over Mali?
Which disease significantly contributed to the fall of the Aztec Empire?
Which disease significantly contributed to the fall of the Aztec Empire?
What was the purpose of the Line of Demarcation issued by Pope Alexander VI in 1493?
What was the purpose of the Line of Demarcation issued by Pope Alexander VI in 1493?
Which navigational tool was used to chart a ship’s location based on stars?
Which navigational tool was used to chart a ship’s location based on stars?
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What was one of the consequences of the Columbian Exchange?
What was one of the consequences of the Columbian Exchange?
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What was the primary economic venture behind the founding of Jamestown in 1607?
What was the primary economic venture behind the founding of Jamestown in 1607?
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Who led a Spanish fleet to the coast of present-day South America in 1501?
Who led a Spanish fleet to the coast of present-day South America in 1501?
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What was a key characteristic of the Encomienda System?
What was a key characteristic of the Encomienda System?
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Study Notes
Ghana's Rich History
- Ghana was rich in gold, and Africans used salt slabs as currency.
- Traders were taxed by authorities.
- Islam, founded by Muhammad in the 600s, spread through trade routes.
Mali Empire
- Mali controlled crucial trade routes along the Niger River.
- Mansa Musa, a powerful ruler (1312-1337), promoted education and Islam.
- Timbuktu, Djenné, and Gao were important trade cities.
Viking Exploration
- Leif Eriksson sailed to Greenland around 1000 AD.
Early Navigation
- Prince Henry (1400s) created an observatory, navigation school, and developed better maps.
- The astrolabe helped determine ship location based on stars, and caravels were lighter and easier to steer compared to earlier ships like galleons.
Columbus' Voyages
- Columbus' voyage in 1492 (Niña, Pinta, Santa Maria) landed in the Bahamas.
- Pope Alexander VI created a Line of Demarcation to divide the Atlantic Ocean.
Vespucci and Magellan
- Vespucci led a Spanish fleet to South America (1501).
- Magellan circumnavigated the globe (1519).
Columbian Exchange and Disease Impact
- Europeans exchanged plants, animals, and diseases with the Americas.
- Deadly diseases like smallpox drastically impacted native populations.
Spanish Conquest
- Conquistadors (Spanish soldiers) conquered various empires, including Aztec and Inca.
- The Encomienda system allowed settlers to tax Native Americans and force them to work on plantations.
- Bartolomé de Las Casas advocated for better treatment of Native Americans.
Jamestown Settlement
- Jamestown (1607) was America's first permanent English settlement.
- It was based on English representative government.
- The arrival of women and families supported long-term settlement.
- Relations with local Native American tribes, like the Powhatans were crucial for survival.
Religious Migration
- Pilgrims and Puritans (Protestant groups) migrated from England to America to escape persecution.
- They aimed to purify the Anglican Church in America, and the Pilgrims desired separation.
Immigration
- Immigrants are individuals moving to new countries to live.
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Explore the rich history of trade and exploration highlighting significant civilizations like Ghana and Mali. Learn about influential figures such as Mansa Musa and the Viking explorer Leif Eriksson. This quiz covers key developments in navigation and the age of discoveries including Columbus' voyages.
