exploration and slave trade

Question 0

describe the african diaspora

Answer 0

it is the dispersal of people of african descent throughout the americas and western europe
the cause: slave trade
effect: diffusion of african culture

Question 1

describe the cause and effects of the age of exploration

Answer 1

through the renaissance a spirit of discovery and innovation was found (1400s) leading europeans to find new lands. it got claimed and divided

Question 2

4 motives for exploration

Answer 2

spreading of faith
fame & glory
curiosity

Question 3

vasco da gama

Answer 3

portuguese sailor that was the first to reach india

Question 4

christopher columbus

Answer 4

sailed for spain to america thinking it was india, claimed the carribean islands 1492

Question 5

treaty of tordesillas

Answer 5

imaginary line thru the atlantic b/w spanish and portugal

Question 6

what is the triangular trade

Answer 6

trading network that carried goods and slaves between europe and africa