Age of Exploration
What motivated European explorers to seek new trade routes?
What is God, Gold, and Glory?
What were the main achievements of the Maya civilization?
What is mathematics, astronomy, calendars (365 and 262) and the development of a complex writing system.
What was the Columbian Exchange?
What is The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World following Columbus's voyages.
What navigational tool helped explorers determine their latitude?
The astrolabe helped explorers determine their latitude.
What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
The Transatlantic Slave Trade was the forced transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas for labor, primarily in the plantation economy.
Name one major explorer from the Age of Exploration and his contributions.
Who is Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama, and Magellan
Compare the religious beliefs of the Aztecs and Incas.
What is The Aztecs practiced polytheism with a focus on human sacrifice, while the Incas worshipped a sun god and emphasized state-sponsored religious practices.
Name two crops that were exchanged between the Old World and the New World.
What is Two crops exchanged were maize (corn) from the Americas and wheat from Europe.
Describe the role of the compass in maritime exploration.
The compass was crucial for navigation, providing sailors with a consistent directional reference, especially on open seas.
Describe the Middle Passage.
The Middle Passage refers to the horrific sea voyage that brought enslaved Africans to the Americas, characterized by overcrowding, disease, and high mortality rates.
Describe one significant consequence of European expansion into the Americas.
What is establishment of European colonies and the resulting conflicts with Indigenous peoples.
Describe the political structure of the Inca Empire.
What is The political structure of the Inca Empire was a centralized system led by the Sapa Inca, who was considered both a political leader and a deity.
Explain one cultural impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas.
One cultural impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas was the introduction of European languages, customs, and religious practices among Indigenous peoples.
How did advancements in ship design contribute to exploration?
Advancements in ship design, such as the development of the caravel, allowed for faster and more maneuverable ships, facilitating exploration.
How did the Transatlantic Slave Trade impact African societies?
The Transatlantic Slave Trade disrupted African societies by leading to population loss, social instability, and increased conflict as tribes captured rivals to sell as slaves.
How did the Age of Exploration change European perceptions of the world?
What is changed European perceptions by revealing new lands, peoples, and resources, leading to increased curiosity and competition among European nations.
How did trade influence the economy of the Mayan civilization?
What is Trade influenced the Mayan economy by facilitating the exchange of goods such as cacao, textiles, and obsidian, which were vital for their society.
How did the Columbian Exchange affect the population of Europe?
The Columbian Exchange increased the population of Europe by introducing new food sources, which improved nutrition and agricultural diversity.
Name a technology that improved map-making during the Age of Exploration.
The invention of the printing press improved map-making by allowing for the mass production and dissemination of more accurate maps.
Explain the economic motivations behind the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Economic motivations included the demand for labor in American plantations, which drove European traders to participate in the slave trade for profit.
What were the main goals of the Spanish conquistadors during their expeditions in the Americas?
What is seeking wealth (especially gold), claiming land for Spain, spreading Christianity, and gaining personal glory and status.
Analyze the reasons for the decline of the Aztec Empire.
What is The decline of the Aztec Empire was due to a combination of internal strife, disease brought by Europeans, and military defeat by Spanish conquistadors.
Discuss the long-term economic effects of the Columbian Exchange on both continents.
Long-term economic effects included the establishment of plantation economies in the Americas reliant on enslaved labor, shaping global trade networks.
Analyze how gunpowder changed the dynamics of exploration and conquest.
Gunpowder changed exploration dynamics by giving European explorers and conquistadors a military advantage over Indigenous populations.
Discuss the effects of the Transatlantic Slave Trade on the colonies in the Americas
The effects on the colonies included a reliance on enslaved labor for agricultural production and the establishment of a racially-based social hierarchy.