Unit 1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What was the primary motive for European exploration during the Age of Discovery?
The primary motive was to find new trade routes and resources, particularly for spices and gold.
Name one of the first countries to engage in overseas exploration.
Portugal.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major trade route established during the Age of Exploration that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Triangular Trade.
What impact did European colonization have on indigenous populations?
It led to significant population decline due to disease, warfare, and displacement.
What was the role of mercantilism in colonization?
Mercantilism promoted the idea that colonies existed to benefit the mother country economically.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for colonization? A) Economic gain B) Religious conversion C) Cultural exchange D) Environmental conservation
D) Environmental conservation.
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian Exchange was the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.
Define the term ‘colonization.’
Colonization is the act of establishing control over a foreign territory and its people.
What was one effect of the Atlantic slave trade on African societies?
It led to the disruption of societies and the loss of a significant portion of the population.
What was the primary export from the Americas to Europe during the colonial period?
Sugar.
