AP World Flashcards
(24 cards)
What was the primary focus of the Age of Exploration?
The primary focus was to find new trade routes and expand empires.
True or False: The Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of goods, people, and ideas between the Americas and Europe.
True
Fill in the blank: The _________ was a significant trade route that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Atlantic Slave Trade
Which European nation was the first to establish a sea route to India?
Portugal
What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
It divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Age of Exploration? A) Decrease in global trade B) Spread of diseases C) Isolation of cultures D) None of the above
B) Spread of diseases
Name one major technological advancement that facilitated oceanic exploration.
The astrolabe
What was the role of the Spanish conquistadors in the Americas?
They led military expeditions to conquer indigenous civilizations.
True or False: The encomienda system was a form of labor system used by the Spanish in the Americas.
True
Fill in the blank: The _________ was a Spanish colony known for its silver mining.
Viceroyalty of Peru
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Atlantic slave trade?
To supply labor for plantations in the Americas.
Multiple Choice: Which empire was known for its extensive trade networks across the Indian Ocean? A) Ottoman Empire B) Mughal Empire C) Safavid Empire D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What was the impact of the Protestant Reformation on European exploration?
It led to increased competition among European powers and the spread of different religious beliefs.
Name one effect of the Columbian Exchange on the indigenous populations of the Americas.
Significant population decline due to disease.
True or False: Mercantilism promoted the idea that a nation’s power depended on its wealth.
True
Fill in the blank: The _________ was a trade network that connected Europe to Africa and the Americas.
Triangular Trade
What was a common reason for European nations to colonize new lands?
To acquire resources and expand their markets.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases was introduced to the Americas during the Columbian Exchange? A) Malaria B) Smallpox C) Tuberculosis D) All of the above
B) Smallpox
What was the role of joint-stock companies in the Age of Exploration?
They allowed investors to pool resources for large-scale exploration and colonization ventures.
True or False: The Ottoman Empire was primarily land-based and did not engage in maritime trade.
False
Fill in the blank: The _________ was a major cultural and economic center in the Mughal Empire.
City of Delhi
What was the primary agricultural product that drove the economy of the southern colonies in North America?
Tobacco
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a motivation for exploration? A) Economic gain B) Religious conversion C) Scientific discovery D) Isolationism
D) Isolationism
What were the major consequences of the Atlantic Slave Trade on African societies?
Population loss and social disruption.
