IA 2 review Flashcards
(10 cards)
Order of social hiearchy in era of feudalism?
Kings/Queens, Nobility, Knights/ (clergy, bishops,), Merchants/shopkeepers, serfs
Explain the map with the following terms
- The colony used the land of America which they colonized from the Native Americans for raw material.
-They use slaves to collect the raw materials, to gain profit for the motherland.
One positive about mercantilism
Mercantilism led to growth of trade and the accumulation of wealth for some European colonies.
One negative
Mercantilism often led to exploitation of colonies and unfair trade practices.
Goods and reasons
Gold: Was a scarce material, essential for mercantilism
Furs: raw material valuable for trade
A route to china: Essential to expand trade.
Based on the map to the left one can conclude….
Many of the slaves imported to Central and South America worked on sugar farms.
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenburg 1440
How did it impact the long-standing political, social, or economic structures?
Revolutionized communication, it made books, and information was widely available and affordable.
Who invented the telescope?
Hans Lippershey in 1608
How did it impact society?
Allowed for the observation of the heavens in greater detail.