Explorers
Who was the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa?
Bartolomeu Dias
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The global transfer of foods, plants, animals, and diseases during colonization of the Americas.
What trade network connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
The Triangular Trade
Which European empire had colonies in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean?
The Spanish Empire
What ocean did explorers cross to reach the Americas from Europe?
The Atlantic Ocean
Which explorer completed the first circumnavigation of the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Name one negative effect of European colonization on indigenous populations.
Spread of diseases like smallpox
What goods were sent from the Americas to Europe?
Raw materials like sugar, tobacco, and cotton
Which empire colonized Brazil?
The Portuguese Empire
What is the name of the southern tip of Africa?
The Cape of Good Hope
Who was the Italian explorer who sailed for Spain and reached the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What was one positive economic effect of exploration for Europe?
Increased wealth from trade and colonization
What goods were sent from Europe to Africa?
Manufactured goods
Which country dominated trade in Asia prior to the arrival of Europeans?
China
What was the capital of New Spain? (Either the original name under the Aztecs or what it became)
Mexico City
Which Portuguese explorer established a sea route to India?
Vasco da Gama
What impact did European exploration have on Africa?
Started the transatlantic slave trade
What was the Middle Passage?
The route that brought enslaved Africans to the Americas
What empire built a large maritime trading network around Africa & the Indian Ocean?
The Portuguese Empire
Which continent did European explorers seek a sea route around to get to Asia?
Africa
Who was the Chinese Muslim explorer who made 7 voyages across the Indian Ocean to receive tribute
Zheng He
How did exploration impact global cultural exchange?
It led to the blending of cultures and new ideas.
What crop from Brazil became a major trade item in Europe?
Sugar
What empire did Hernan Cortes defeat in the Americas?
The Aztec
Which two continents were most affected by the Atlantic slave trade?
Africa and the Americas