geography
colonial
exploration and colonization
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fun questions
100
A person of European decent born in Latin America is called?
Criollo
100
a Compony jointly owned by shareholders
joint-stock company
100
what was the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and cultural practices between the Old World (Europe, Asia, and Africa) and the New World (the Americas) that began after Christopher Columbus’s voyages to the Americas in 1492.
100
What's a crop that grows to get sailed rather than getting used immediately?
Cash crop
100
Disney movie tells the story of a young lion named Simba, who must reclaim his kingdom.
The lion king.
200
Which nations were most interested in exploring north America?
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Spain, France, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Russia
200
How did great Britian gain control of India?
The British East India Company, founded in 1600, was a joint-stock company granted a royal charter by Queen Elizabeth I to trade in Asia. Initially, the company's presence in India was primarily focused on trade, particularly in spices, silk, cotton, tea, and opium. They established trading posts in cities like Bombay (Mumbai), Madras (Chennai), and Calcutta (Kolkata), as well as in other parts of India and Southeast Asia.
200
soldiers and explorers who led the Spanish conquest of the Americas are called?
conquistadors
200
what does the phrase in the context of European exploration?
The phrase "Gold, Glory, and God" is often used to summarize the primary motivations behind European exploration during the Age of Discovery (roughly the 15th to 17th centuries). It reflects the various driving forces that spurred European nations to explore and expand their territories, establish colonies, and engage in overseas trade.
200
This man is known for developing the theory of relativity.
Albert Einstein
300
What Motivated Europe to begin exploring distant lands?
Economic factors such as wealth and resources, strategic military interest, and spread of Christianity.
300
What characteristics defined Spanish-controlled colonial Latin America?
- Economic exploitation based on mining and plantations, with the encomienda system and later haciendas.
- A rigid social hierarchy that was racially stratified, with indigenous peoples and Africans at the bottom.
300
A person who is European and mixed with native American decent is called?
Mestizo
300
What motivated Europeans to begin exploring distant lands?
Economic Motives, Political Motives, Religious Motives
300
This is the only continent that is also a country.
Australia
400
which European voyages sailed completely around the world?
1.Ferdinand Magellan's Expedition
2.Sir Francis Drake's Expedition
3.The Voyage of the "Dawn Treader" by Willem Schouten and Jacob Le Maire
400
How did European expansions affect Africa and the slave trade.
European expansion had a profound and devastating impact on Africa, particularly in relation to the transatlantic slave trade, the exploitation of African resources, and the shaping of Africa's political and economic landscape.
400
Why was the trade connecting Africa, Europe, and Americas known as the triangular trade?
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The trade connecting Africa, Europe, and the Americas was known as the Triangular Trade because it formed a three-legged journey, with goods and enslaved people moving between the three continents in a triangular pattern. This trade network, which operated primarily during the 16th to the 19th centuries, was a crucial component of the transatlantic slave trade and played a significant role in the economies of Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
400
What role did company's play in European expansion into India?
European companies played a crucial role in the expansion of European powers into India during the Age of Exploration and the subsequent period of colonialism. These companies were key instruments in establishing European influence, trade dominance, and political control over India. The most prominent of these were the British East India Company and the Dutch East India Company, which were chartered by their respective governments to pursue trade, acquire territories, and even govern on behalf of European powers.
400
who won the 2024 UEFA Germany euro?
Spain
500
Why did Portugal and Spain initially lead to European voyages of exploration?
Mainly Geographical Location.
500
what was the impact of Spanish conquest on the Americas?
The Spanish conquest of the Americas had profound and lasting impacts on the indigenous peoples, the environment, and the development of global systems. The conquest, which began in the early 16th century with figures like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, led to the establishment of a vast Spanish empire in the Americas.
500
What economic theories were born during the age of European exploration?
During the Age of European Exploration (roughly the 15th to the 18th centuries), several important economic theories and ideas were developed in response to the changing global economy, especially as European nations expanded their trade networks and colonial empires. The economic environment of exploration, colonialism, and the influx of wealth from overseas led to the birth of new ways of thinking about trade, wealth, and the role of government in the economy.
500
on which waterway did early Dutch and French fur trappers depend on their trade?
Early Dutch and French fur trappers primarily depended on the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes for their fur trade in North America.
500
What's the date in 19 days
19 days from today will be March 18, 2025.