Explorers
Who was the Italian explorer who sailed for Spain and is credited with discovering the Americas in 1492?
Chrisopher Columbus
What term describes the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the New World?
Columbian Exchange
What device, used for determining direction, became essential for sailors during the Age of Exploration?
Compass
What was one major economic change in the Americas due to European colonization?
the establishment of plantations and forced labor systems
What was one economic impact of the Columbian Exchange on Europe?
increased wealth from new resources and trade
Which explorer is known for being the first to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Name one major crop that was brought from the Americas to Europe during the Columbian Exchange.
Maize (corn), tomatoes, potatoes
Which instrument was used to measure the position of stars and help sailors determine latitude?
Astrolabe
How did European settlement impact Native American societies?
it led to displacement and cultural changes
How did the discovery of the Americas change European perceptions of the world?
it expanded knowledge of geography and cultures
Name the English explorer who searched for the Northwest Passage in North America.
Henry Hudson
What disease brought by Europeans had a devastating effect on Native American populations?
Smallpox
What type of ship, known for its speed and maneuverability, became popular during the Age of Exploration?
Caravel
Name one way that the introduction of European animals affected Native American life.
it changed hunting practices or transportation
What was one social change in Europe due to increased interactions with the Americas?
the rise of new social classes based on wealth from colonies
Which Spanish explorer is known for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortes
Which animal was introduced to the Americas by Europeans and transformed Native American life?
Horses
What navigational advancement allowed for more accurate mapping of the oceans?
Cartography
What was a significant social change in the Americas following European contact?
the mixing of cultures and creation of new identities
How did the influx of silver from the Americas affect European economies?
it caused inflation and economic shifts
What was the primary goal of many explorers during the Age of Exploration?
To find new trade routes & resources
How did the Columbian Exchange impact diets in Europe?
It introduced new foods and increased nutrition
How did improvements in navigation tools affect exploration?
they allowed for longer, safer voyages
How did the arrival of Europeans lead to changes in agriculture in the Americas?
the introduction of European crops and farming techniques
In what way did the Age of Exploration lead to changes in European politics?
the competition for colonies and global power