Cultural Diffusion
WHAT IS CULTURAL DIFFUSION???
Cultural diffusion is the process by which ideas, practices, and traits spread from one culture to another.
WHAT IS MERCANTILISM???
a system in which a country attempts to amass wealth through trade with other countries
What were Sea-Based Empires
A state that uses the sea to control its dominions and exercise some degree of naval power
What is Mesoamerica?
Mesoamerica is an area of the Americas rich in history and culture that stretches from central Mexico to Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and western Honduras.
WHAT IS THE ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE???
The Atlantic slave trade was the transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas by European slave traders.
Is cultural diffusion positive or negative???
Cultural diffusion has the potential to be negative, positive, or neutral
WHAT IS THE TRIANGULAR TRADE???
a historical system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas
What year did Columbus find the "New World"
1942
What Mesoamerican Civilization developed a game were the losing team gets sacrificed
The Mayans
From what century to what century did the Transatlantic Slave Trade occur? How long did it last?
The late 15th century to the late 19th century
What Were Two Major Effects of Cultural Diffusion?
1. Spread of religion
2. Spread of Technology and innovations
WHAT DID THE COLUMBIAN EXHCHANGE INVOLVE???
the widespread transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and cultures between the "New World"
What were the 4 causes that accelerated European Maritime Exploration?
1. Political rivalry
2. Envy
3. Desire for wealth
4. Need for alternative routes to Asia
What did the Aztecs do to please the gods?
Human Sacrifices
They captured warriors from other tribes and volunteers were sacrificed
WHAT COUNTRY HAD THE LARGEST NUMBER OF ENSLAVED AFRICANS IMPORTED TO THEM???
Brazil
What disease started to spread during this time period and where did it originate from?
The Bubonic Plague, which originated in East Asia.
Name at least one of the important figures and what they were known for
1. Hernan Cortez: Spanish conquistador; goes on to win Mexico for Spain
2. Francisco Pizarro: Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca empire
3. Hernando DeSoto: Spanish explorer; supplied ships for Pizarro’s expansion and went on to accompany him on his conquest of Peru
4. La Salle: French explorer who sailed from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico using the Mississippi River
What was the first country to establish a sea-based empire?
Portugal was the first country to establish a sea-based empire
What Mesoamerican Civilization came up with the 365-day calendar?
The Mayans
WHAT IS THE ROUGH ESTIMATE OF AFRICAN CAPTIVES THAT WERE TAKEN FROM THE CONTINENT AFRICA???
12.4 million
What three major crops were diffused during the cultural diffusion?
1. Bananas
2. Citrus
3. Champa Rice
What Were Four Adopted Forms of Maritime Technology?
1. Magnetic Compass
2. Lateen Sail
3. Astrolabe
4. Astronomical Charts
What were Europe's aspirations to expand?
Europe’s aspirations in expanding through sea-based empires were driven by the need for trade routes, sea power, and technological advancements.
What was the largest Mesoamerican Civilization
The Aztecs
What were some of the ways enslaved people fought against their bondage?
In a variety of ways, including acts of rebellion, escape, preserving culture, sabotage, legal challenges, and even the pursuit of education, enslaved individuals rebelled against their bondage.