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Age of Discovery Flashcards

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What countries would of been considered as a “Super Power” during the 1400’s?

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  • China
  • Ottoman Empire
  • Europe
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What happened to China in the 1400’s?

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  • China had a powerful Navy.
  • Cheng Ho travels the world.
  • 1430’s China becomes isolated/ antisocial due to internal issues with the north (Mongolians), which made a Navy not important at the time.
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Europe was considered or also known as the what?

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The Christian West

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What period was the “Age of Discovery”?

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1400-1500’s

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What were some of the motives for the expansion of Europe?

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  • Economic Motives- fluctuations in prices, trade, etc…
  • Religious Motives- Crusades (Christians VS Muslims)
  • National Security (Primative Arms Race)- power struggles, weapons invention/improvement
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What were some of the conditions that lead to Europe’s expansion?

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  • Knowledge- Christopher Columbus knew the world was round while others thought differently.
  • Technology- A Portuguese ship called the Caravel was used the sail through water and was better with use of the compass
  • National Unity- (Spain) A Portuguese Prince (Henry The Navigator) was the leader in funding exploration of the world.
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What occurred during the “Age of Discovery”?

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“The Renascence”

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What is the significance of Bartholomew Diaz?

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He sailed around The Cape of Good Hope to show that there was a way through the continent (Prince Henry was dead by the time of the discovery).

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What is the significance of V. DaGama?

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In 1488 he gets in/participates in traveling and voyages.

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Why did Portugal create a Navy?

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…to control the straits for taxing.

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What were Muslims called during the “Age of Discovery”?

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Moors

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What is the significance of the Reconquista (Grenada)?

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In 1492 Grenada fell and it was the last strong hold for the Moors. (Christians VS Muslims)

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What is the life span of Christopher Columbus?

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Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa (Italy) and lived from 1451 to 1506.

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What is the life span of Christopher Columbus?

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Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa (Italy) and lived from 1451 to 1506.

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When did Christopher Columbus set sail?

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Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 for the new world, he took part in four voyages/trips but only touched/made port around Central America.

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Who was erected the new “Super Power” by 1550?

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By 1550 Spain erected as the “Super Power” until 1600’s.

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What is the significance of Balboa?

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In 1513 explored the Pacific Ocean.

18
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What is the significance of Poncé DeLeon?

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In 1513 Poncé DeLeon searched for the fountain of youth, he was the first European to search the east.

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What is the significance of Cortez?

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In 1519 Cortez defeated the Aztec Empire.

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What is the significance of 1531?

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In 1531 Pizarro defeated the Inca Empire.

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What is the significance of 1519 Magellan?

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In 1519 Magellan was credited for being the first person to circle the globe. He died during the voyage but his ships and crew return in 1522.

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In 1541 who was the first European to die in the Mississippi River?

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Desirous

23
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In 1541 what did Coronado see or explore?

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Grand Canyon

24
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Between 1619 and 1860 how many slaves were brought to the U.S.?

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600,000

25
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Who dominated the Atlantic Slave Trade in the 1600’s?

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In the 1600’s the Dutch dominated the Atlantic Slave Trade, most slaves were transported in Dutch ships.

26
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In the 1700’s who used ships for slave trade?

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The English

27
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What is the Treaty of Tordasillas?

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In 1494 the Treaty of Todasillas was created by Spain and Portugal to divide the world between each other.

28
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What was Henry the 7th ruling date?

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Henry the 7th ruling date was from 1485 to 1509.

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Who started or funded an expedition with John Cabot and created a paper claim to Canada?

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Henry the 7th

30
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What were Protestants called during “The Age of Discovery”?

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Huguenots

31
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Who created or started the Church of England?

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Henry the 8th

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What is the significance of Elizabeth the 1st?

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Elizabeth the 1st was the daughter of Henry the 8th, she ruled from 1558 to 1603.

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Who is W. Raleigh?

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W. Raleigh founded the first english speaking colony (Roanoke Colony/ The Lost Colony), he lived from 1552 to 1618.

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Who explored the St. Lawrence River?

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Francis the 1st sponsored Verrazano Cartier to explore the St. Lawrence River during the French Exploration (1515-1546).

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What were some outcomes from the “Age of Discovery”?

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  • New Market for Europe (foods, sugar, clothing, etc…)
  • Luxury Goods (tobacco, timber wood, etc…)
  • Shift in trade routes (Mediterranean to Atlantic)
  • Population Shift
  • Land

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