Chapter 7: The Age of Exploration and Conquest Flashcards
What was the Age of Exploration?
A period from the 15th to the 17th century when European powers explored and colonized parts of the world.
Which European country was the first to initiate the Age of Exploration?
Portugal
True or False: Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
True
Fill in the blank: The primary motivation for exploration was the search for _____ and new trade routes.
wealth
What were the three main motivations for exploration?
God, Gold, and Glory
Who was the first European to sail around the tip of Africa?
Bartolomeu Dias
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a major explorer during the Age of Exploration? A) Vasco da Gama B) Ferdinand Magellan C) Albert Einstein
C) Albert Einstein
What was the significance of Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India?
It opened up the sea route to India, vastly increasing trade opportunities.
True or False: The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.
True
Who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
What impact did the Age of Exploration have on indigenous populations?
It led to the colonization and often devastating consequences for indigenous peoples.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs was _____.
Hernán Cortés
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
To provide labor for plantations in the Americas.
Multiple Choice: Which empire was known for its vast wealth due to silver mining in the Americas? A) The Ottoman Empire B) The Spanish Empire C) The British Empire
B) The Spanish Empire
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World.
