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  • Which items were typically transported by European slave traders from Europe to Africa to be exchanged for captive Africans?
    Guns, Textiles, and Rum
  • Why was it nearly impossible to treat scurvy during long sea voyages in the 1500s?
    Fresh fruit would spoil before it could be used on long trips.
  • Define Cartography
    The science and practice of drawing maps or charts
  • Explain two reasons why Europeans explored the New World.
    1) To search for riches (Gold) 2) To seek fame for bravery, leadership , and accomplishments (Glory) 3) to convert Native Americans to Christianity (God)
  • Define Homogenization
    The process of making things uniform, similar, or identical across different locations, often leading to a loss of unique regional traits or biodiversity
  • Define Mutiny
    An open rebellion against proper authority, specifically a revolt by crew members against their ship's captain or commanding officers.
  • Which specific specialist was responsible for ensuring the ship's food and water containers did not leak or spoil?
    The Cooper
  • The Iroquois government structure is frequently cited as an early example of which political system?
    Democracy
  • Define Hegemony
    The political, economic, or cultural dominance exercised by one nation over others
  • His voyages marked the beginning of European exploration of the New World.
    Christopher Columbus
  • Describe the conditions for African slaves aboard slave ships.
    1) Crowded, uncomfortable. 2) Lived in close quarters 3) lack of privacy 4) Humiliating 5) Disease spread fast 6) Forced to wear shackles
  • Describe the Atlantic Slave Trade
    It forcibly deported millions of Africans to the Americas. Sold as property, enslaved people faced unpaid labor, and their children inherited enslavement.
  • Which system of forced labor and tribute did the Spanish implement that contributed to the high mortality rate of the Taíno?
    Encomienda
  • Describe the impact European exploration and colonization had upon the indigenous people of North and South America.
    Possible Answers: 1) Devastating Disease Outbreaks 2) Forced Labor and Enslavement 3) Loss of Ancestral Lands 4) Destruction of Civilizations
  • Give three risks of exploration
    1) Sickness 2) Lack of nutritious food 3) Harsh punishment aboard ships 4) Unfamiliar Territory 5) Hostile natives 6) Getting Lost 7) Bad Weather 8) Pirates
  • What characteristic of the caravel made it superior to the older 'balinger' ships for long-distance exploration?
    Its light weight made it faster and easier to maneuver.
  • Define Mercantilism
    An economic system built on the idea that global wealth is finite, driving nations to maximize exports, minimize imports, and get colonies to supply raw materia
  • Name the 5 Europeans that were major participants in the Age of Exploration.
    Portugal, Spain, England, France, and The Netherlands
  • Define Autonomy
    The condition or right of a group or nation to exercise self-government and make independent decisions without external control.
  • Name 3 effects of European Exploration
    Answers may vary: Colonization, Atlantic Slave Trade, The Columbian Exchange
  • Define Sovereignty
    Supreme political authority and independent self-governance over a geographical area
  • What mathematical innovation is the Maya civilization credited with developing independently?
    The number zero
  • His crew was the first to circumnavigate (travel around) the world.
    Ferdinand Magellan
  • Define Celestial Navigation
    The art and science of finding one's position or directing movement by observing stars, planets, and heavenly bodies
  • A sailor on a caravel requires a tooth extraction and a minor surgical procedure. Which crew member would they visit?
    The Barber
  • Define Interconnectedness
    The state of being mutually linked or dependent on one another across different regions, systems, or societies
  • Which of the following groups was considered to be at the very bottom of the ship's social hierarchy during the Age of Exploration?
    Apprentices and Pages
  • Which Native American civilization lived in central Mexico and fought with Hernán Cortés?
    Aztecs
  • He sailed for England seeking a northwest route to Asia and explored North America, becoming the first European group there since the Vikings.
    John Cabot
  • Which Native American civilization lived in upstate New York and built longhouses?
    Iroquois
  • Which tool was used by European explorers to measure latitude while at sea?
    Astrolabe
  • He explored Peru, executed Inca emperor Atahualpa despite receiving a ransom, claimed the region for Spain, and brought down the Inca Empire.
    Francisco Pizarro
  • Define Encroachment
    Intrusive advance beyond established limits or the gradual intrusion upon another's territory, rights, or autonomy.
  • He searched the American Southwest for the Seven Cities of Gold, becoming the first European to see the Grand Canyon and Colorado River.
    Francisco Vazquez de Coronado
  • Which tool was used by European explorers to determine the direction of the winds by checking which direction is north?
    Magnetic Compass
  • What was the primary advantage of the lateen sail compared to traditional European square sails?
    It allowed ships to sail in any direction regardless of the wind.
  • He claimed and named Canada for France, mapped the area, and built a settlement along the St. Lawrence River to lay future French claims.
    Jacques Cartier
  • What physical symptoms are associated with the disease scurvy, as described in the exploration materials?
    Rotted Teeth and open sores
  • Define Speculation
    The practice of engaging in high-risk financial or physical ventures in the hope of achieving massive profit, power, or breakthrough
  • Define Hierarchy
    A system or organization in which individuals or groups are ranked above one another according to status, role, or authority.
  • Define Commodification
    The process of treating a human being, idea, or natural resource strictly as a commercial product or trade item to be bought and sold for profit.
  • He allied with local rivals to conquer the Aztec Empire by 1521, claiming the territory for Spain and governing it as Mexico.
    Hernan Cortes
  • Define Dispossession
    The act of taking away a group's land, property, or heritage, often through force, unfair treaties, or legal manipulation.
  • Define Coercion
    The practice of persuading or compelling someone to act or obey through the use of force, threats, physical violence, or intimidation.
  • Before European colonization of the Americas, what was the primary status of most individuals who were enslaved within Africa and the Americas?
    They were captives taken during times of war.
  • What were the three primary food staples shared by the Aztec and Iroquois diets?
    Corn, Beans, and Squash
  • Which specific motive for exploration involves spreading or following faith-based convictions?
    Religious Reasons (God)
  • Define Mitigation
    The action of taking proactive steps or utilizing specific tools to reduce the severity, impact, or likelihood of potential hazards.
  • He explored Florida for Spain. According to legend, he was looking for the Fountain of Youth.
    Juan Ponce de León
  • Define Demarcation
    The act of establishing clear boundaries or limits
  • The Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlán is the historical foundation for which modern-day city?
    Mexico City
  • Describe the Columbian Exchange and give examples of what was exchanged between the Old World and the New World
    It traded goods between the Old/New Worlds: smallpox, livestock, and people to the Americas, and crops like corn, tobacco, and tomatoes back to the Old World.
  • What change in sleeping arrangements occurred after Christopher Columbus returned from the New World?
    Hammocks were introduced as beds
  • Define Subjugation
    The act of bringing a group, nation, or region under complete control, domination, or servitude by force or coercion
  • Historians estimate that more than___________ percent of Indigenous people died as a result of the transfer of diseases from the Old World to the New World.
    80%
  • Which Native American civilization lived in Guatemala and were accomplished astronomers and mathematicians?
    Maya
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