Unit 1 - Early Modern Period

The "Old World" or the eastern hemisphere incorporates what region(s)?

The interconnectedness between world regions BEST relates to which of the following terms?

All of the following are trans-regional trade routes that emerged before 1450 EXCEPT

This quotation best represents what idea?

During the Early Modern Period, the Americas or Western hemisphere was commonly referred to as?

Joint-stock companies emerged as a way to share the risk (and reward) of international trade during the Early Modern Pd.

Which of the following led to cultural diffusion?

The spreading and blending of cultures, ideas, and/or belief systems is known as...

The Atlantic Trade Network is an example of transregional trade

Which economic system leads to colonization?

The astrolabe allowed sailors to

Which political system was common during the Early Modern Period?

Mercantilism requires little to no government involvement in the economy

The exchange of diseases, plants/crops, animals, and people between Afro-Eurasia and the Americas is known as…?

A phenomenon whereby nations conquered, settled and exploited other areas of territory...

Profit for the mother country is a main goal of mercantilism

Which ocean/body of water was used for transportation of crops, animals, diseases, people during the Columbian Exchange?

Which of the following characteristics best describes an absolute ruler?

Absolutism falls under which type of government system?

Which of the following is not a method used by absolute monarchs to gain, maintain, and consolidate their power?

_______ is the study of how people make choices about how to use limited (scarce) resources to meet wants and needs.

The Atlantic Trade Network disrupted African communities.

Which economic system was common during the Early Modern Period?