Motivations for Exploration
What does the term "Age of Exploration" refer to?
The "Age of Exploration" refers to the period from the 15th to the 17th century when Europeans explored the world by sea, discovering new lands and sea routes.
What was the impact of European colonization on Indigenous governance?
Indigenous governments were often replaced or undermined
What animal was introduced to the New World that transformed Indigenous life?
Horse
What is the Old World?
Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The term "caravel" refers to:
A type of ship used by explorers
What were the main motivations for Europeans to explore the ¨New World¨
God, Gold, Glory
Name one way that Indigenous cultures were impacted by European contact.
Loss of land or change in traditional ways of life.
What was a staple crop introduced to Europe from the New World?
Potato
What is the New World?
North and South America
What is "Mercantilism"?
The idea that there's only so much money in the world so your nation should try to get the most of it
How was Glory a motivation? Explain.
Each Country wanted to be the best and have recognition
How did European exploration impact Indigenous populations?
European exploration led to the decline of Indigenous populations due to violence and the introduction of diseases.
Define columbian exchange
Teacher determines if definition is close enough
What was one positive that the new world gained from the old world?
Horses, cows, pigs, plants, etc
Who sponsored Columbus's voyages?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
What role did religion play in exploration?
Religion played a significant role in exploration by motivating Europeans to spread Christianity and convert Indigenous peoples.
What was the effect of diseases brought by Europeans on Indigenous peoples?
Diseases brought by Europeans, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, had devastating effects on Indigenous populations, causing massive deaths.
Name one disease that was brought to the New World from Europe.
Small pox, Influenza, etc
What was one benefit to Europeans of the New World?
One benefit to Europeans of the New World was the acquisition of new resources, such as gold, silver, and agricultural products.
What was the most significant effect of Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe?
Confirmed Earth is round
What was one major economic motive for exploration?
the search for new trade routes and resources, especially spices, gold, and other valuable commodities.
Why could certain aspects of the European's advancements and focus on agriculture be considered as a negative for Native Americans?
Because that means Europeans needed more labor, and they used some of the Native Americans as slaves for this labor.
Why did the Columbian Exchange lead to a population increase in Europe?
Because it caused people to have a surplus of food, when this happens in history population growth usually follows
Which famous explorer is credited with discovering the new world? Where was he actually trying to go?
Columbus, Asia
What was Columbus' original goal when he set sail in 1492, and what was the unexpected outcome of his voyage?
To find a shorter route to Asia by sailing westward, but he unexpectedly discovered the Americas.