Global Age Flashcards
What religious duty did explorers feel they had in the New World?
To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity to save their souls.
What was a motivation for Europeans to explore the world?
- to break the hold Muslims and Italians had on trade
* to make better maps and develop new navigational tools
What was the columbian exchange?
The exchange of goods, resources, and ideas between to old and new world.
Columbus was…
Italian
Columbus sailed under the _______ flag.
Spanish
What is mercantilism?
The system where mother countries gained wealth through raw materials supplied by colonies.
What new advancement helped explorers navigate successfully?
Improved navigational tools
What is one positive effect of the columbian exchange?
Goods were sent to and from the new and old world, creating a higher diversity in culture.
What is one negative effect of the columbian exchange?
Diseases traveled to the new world and the Native American population decreased.
