Scientific Revolution
What belief argues that logic could reveal basic truths?
What is Greek rationalism
He believed that men need strong rulers to keep them orderly and at peace.
Who is Thomas Hobbes
This explorer conquered the Aztec Empire.
Who is Hernan Cortes
This economic system provided the strong motivation to search for gold, prompting exploration.
What is mercantilism
A shortage of cheap/free labor occurred when this group of people died in large numbers.
Who are Native Americans
This is the theory that Copernicus discovered and argue
What is the heliocentric theory
John Locke believed that it was the government's job to protect these.
What are natural rights
He was sponsored by Queen Isabella to sail west to the Indies.
Who is Christopher Columbus
In what type of economy does the government control all aspects of the economy?
What is command economy
Was the Columbian Exchange more favorable to the old or new world?
What is the OLD world
What technology did Galileo use and improve?
What is the telescope
He believed in the importance of the separation of powers in government.
Who is Montesquieu
This explorer sailed up the Saint Lawrence and established fur trading posts.
Who is Jacques Cartier
This is a business that uses people who work from home and use their own equipment.
What is a cottage industry
Which explorer made the longest voyage?
Who is Magellan
Newton's book "Principia" described three laws of this.
What is motion
He believed in the separation of church and state.
Who is Voltaire
Which two types of items did Europeans want in their trade with Asia?
What are spices and luxury goods
This is the result of a rise in prices and an increase in available cash.
What is inflation
What was the major killer of populations in the western hemisphere at this time?
What is DISEASE
Francis Bacon is credited for creating what?
What is the scientific method
He believed that the people and the government must come to an agreement in the form of a social contract.
Who is Rousseau
What are the three Gs of the causes of exploration?
What are God, Glory, and Gold!
What caused inflation in Europe after exploration?
What is the increase of gold and silver
This term means to travel around the world by ship.
What is circumnavigation