Unit 2 Study Guide Flashcards
Which part of the world was left out of the trans-regional trade networks before the Columbian Exchange?
The Americas
What was the most common destination for slaves from West Africa?
Brazil and the Caribbean
What was the main impact of the Columbian Exchange on Europe?
Population increase
Which foods went FROM the Americas to Eurasia? Which foods went FROM Eurasia to the Americas?
Americas - potatoes, corn, tomatoes
Eurasia - wheat, cattle, rice
Spain’s colonial economy was based on what?
Silver and gold mines
Were American colonies allowed to sell raw materials to anyone they wished?
No, only to their mother country
What was one goal of mercantilism?
Balanced trade
How did mercantilism look at colonies?
As a source of income and resources
What was a caravel? How did it help explorers?
A ship used by the Spanish and Portuguese that helped them sail further and along coasts
Where was the compass invented?
China
What are the 3 Gs of exploration?
Gold, God, Glory
Which two countries began sea voyages in the 1400s?
Spain and Portugal
Why did Spain and Portugal want a water route to Asia?
To avoid the Ottoman Empire and get cheaper spices
What is an astrolabe?
An invention that uses the stars for navigation
What was the main accomplishment of Ferdinand Magellan?
Circumnavigated the globe
What was the most dramatic effect of Europeans on Natives in the Americas?
Populations wiped out
Why did European rulers encourage ocean exploration?
To make money for their empires/kingdoms
How did the Renaissance contribute to the Age of Exploration?
More money and curiosity/inventions
What were the results of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Spain and Portugal “split” the New World
Which region of Africa were most slaves taken from?
The Western region
What was the famous conquistador that overtook the Incas?
Francisco Pizzaro
Why did Europeans end up using African slaves instead of Native Americans
The Native Americans died off from disease
Who was the leader of the Aztecs when Cortes arrived?
Montezuma
