redefine human understanding of the world

establishment of European colonies

Colonies were a source of raw materials for Spain

Spanish established an exchange between Europe and America

The transfer of new products and ideas encouraged growth.

creation of a favorable balance of trade

acquiring colonies to provide a favorable balance of trade

Major centers of trading activity flourished there.

Most enslaved Africans sent to Caribbean, Spanish America

avoid overland routes that were controlled by Muslim traders

Ottoman Turks seized control of Constantinople.

development of new navigational instruments and technology

new food crops that improved the European diet

Many African communities faced economic distaster.

Spain conquered and colonized much of Latin America.

dominance of Spanish-born nobility

the forced journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas

Colonies exist to provide raw materials for mother country.

a variety of geographic obstacles in Africa

increase supply of gold and silver through trade

Potatoes were introduced into the diet of some Europeans.

Latin American populations became more culturally diverse

Controlling trade is a key to increasing power.

One of his ships was the first to circumnavigate Earth

establish colonies for trade benefits

The European view of the physical world was transformed

nature of cultural interactions

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elminated the use of guilds
reduced Spanish influence
promoted isolationism
exploited indigenous peoples
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54
had self-sufficient economies
lacked political unity
rejected the practice of imperialism
belonged to opposing alliances
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26
Amazon River
rain forest of the Congo
plateau of Tibet
Himalaya Mountains
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52
bananas and tea
corn and squash
potatoes and wool
sugar and tobacco
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49
reinforce established traditional beliefs
exploit new sources of energy
limit which ideas can be transmitted
redefine human understanding of the world
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37
failure of the Congress of Vienna
invention of the magnetic compass
establishment of European colonies
start of the Puritan Revolution
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Colonies were a source of raw materials for Spain
Colonies developed local industries to compete with Spain
Spain instituted democratic governments in its colonies
Spanish colonies traded freely with English colonies
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9
creation of the Hanseatic League
establishment of the line of Demarcation
Glorious Revolution
Columbian exchange
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The British established new territories in India
The Ming dynasty launched expeditions to east Africa
Spanish established an exchange between Europe and America
Muslim Arab armies succeeded in conquering Egypt and Syria
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The transfer of new products and ideas encouraged growth.
Cross-cultural contacts between S. America, Asia declined.
Native Americans immigrated to Europe.
New diseases were brought to Europe that caused the plague.
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peninsular location
mountainous region
extensive river system
fertile plain
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establishment of subsistence agriculture
elimination of private property
removal of trade barriers
creation of a favorable balance of trade
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Age of Reason
Age of Exploration
rise of feudalism
Agricultural Revolution
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2
Scramble for Africa
Columbian Exchange
Crusades
Silk Road trade
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eliminating private ownership of the means of production
acquiring colonies to provide a favorable balance of trade
removing tariffs to increase free trade between empires
encouraging subsistence agriculture
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24
The Portuguese established colonies there.
The first democracies emerged there.
Islamic religious centers developed there.
Major centers of trading activity flourished there.
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33
Slavery most widely practiced in Sweden Denmark and Holland
Conditions of slavery in Brazil were less harsh than U.S.
Most enslaved Africans sent to Caribbean, Spanish America
Little trade in enslaved Africans took place before 1500s
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discover new continents, plants, and animals
provide jobs for navigators and shipbuilders
experiment with new technology such as the astrolabe
avoid overland routes that were controlled by Muslim traders
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Ming dynasty authorized Zheng He to make long voyages
Christian crusaders captured Jerusalem
Ottoman Turks seized control of Constantinople.
The Tokugawa shogunate adopted an isolationist policy
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trade connections established by Ibn Battuta
effects of the Atlantic slave trade
support of exploration by the English government
development of new navigational instruments and technology
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new food crops that improved the European diet
new military technology that weakened local rulers
Christianity that led to the rise of the Catholic Church
diseases that drastically reduced the population of Europe
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Vietnam
Somalia
Argentina
Portugal
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trade and cultural diffusion
an increasing effort to preserve the status quo
the creation of colonial empires
naval wars between rival powers
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introduction of Buddhism to East Asia
voyages of Zheng He
migration of the Bantu
exploration of the Americas
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Africans hired Europeans to train their military
European industrial factories were established in Africa
Many African communities faced economic distaster.
Animism was no longer practicedi n Africa
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51
mercantilism
transmigration
embargo
outsourcing
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44
Disputes over boundaries in Latin America settled by pope
Spain conquered and colonized much of Latin America.
The Church provided Latin America with a strong government
Beliefs of Africans were mixed with Latin American cultures
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influence of mestizo economic power
dominance of Spanish-born nobility
increasing social mobility of Native American Indians
emerging equality between classes
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65
the forced journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas
the expulsion of Muslims from Spain
a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water
a route through the Swiss Alps
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Property is owned collectively and administered by the state
Colonies exist to provide raw materials for mother country.
Goods and services traded without government interference
Wealth and power are based on land.
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self-sufficiency
food shortages
inflation
unemployment
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reduction of trade barriers in the Western Hemisphere
pre-Columbian practices of Native Americans
attempts to halt the drug trade in South America
Spanish rule in Latin America
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45
scientific socialism
mass production
humanism
mercantilism
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containment
pacifism
mercantilism
nonalignment
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lateen sail
cross bow
astrolabe
caravel
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a variety of geographic obstacles in Africa
cooperative efforts of Christian and Islamic missionaries
the abolition of the slave trade
a widespread unified resistance by African leaders
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Reformation
Age of Exploration
Crusades
Age of Reason
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teach natives Christianity and offer protection for labor
increase supply of gold and silver through trade
glorify the power and aggressiveness of the military
create laws which guaranteed individual freedoms
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42
laissez-faire principles
the policy of mercantilism
trade cooperatives
forts along the Silk Roads
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6
The Aztec conquered a vast empire.
Prince Henry the Navigator established a school for sailors.
Potatoes were introduced into the diet of some Europeans.
China closed its borders to foreigners.
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17
sub-Saharan Africa
western Europe
Latin America
East Asia
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the exploitation of natives
political independence for the colonies
religious freedom for the majority of peasants
the strengthening of indigenous cultures
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Andes Mountains
Sahara Desert
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
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Latin American populations became more culturally diverse
1/3 of Europe's population died from American disease
New goods from the Americas led to deaths of Asian people
Native Americans migrated to Africa in large quantities
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fascism
mercantilism
socialism
communism
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embargoes
tariffs
boycotts
mercantilism
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Universal suffrage leads to educated citizens.
Only the fittest deserve to survive.
Strict social control prevents revolutions.
Controlling trade is a key to increasing power.
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47
Britain's control of the seas ended
One of his ships was the first to circumnavigate Earth
Portugal's claims to southern Africa were established
His ship was the first to land in the Americas
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develop assembly lines in factories
establish colonies for trade benefits
promote warfare throughout Europe
support the spread of communist ideas
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The concept of universal human rights was promoted
The European view of the physical world was transformed
An understanding of cultural diversity was encouraged
The importance of Mediterranean trade routes was established
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origins of divine right theory
results of scientific innovations
establishment of land grants
nature of cultural interactions
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Germany and Italy
Russia and the Netherlands
Portugal and Spain
England and France
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the Netherlands
Spain
France
England
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introduction of the encomienda system
exploitation of resources in new lands
establishment of a favorable balance of trade
transmission of communicable diseases
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68
protected traditional social practices
led to alliances with Asian countries
created wealth for the colonial powers
encouraged self-sufficiency in less developed nations
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72
Spain and Portugal competed for colonies in the Americas
Portugal claimed Brazil
Columbus arrived in the Caribbean region
Spanish introduced the encomienda system
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benefit the mother country
trade openly with various countries
be left alone to manage their own affairs
attempt to gain independence as soon as possible
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guild
encomienda
barter
domestic
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expansion of democratic rights throughout Europe
decrease in European population
economic collapse in Europe
introduction of new food crops to Europe
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obtain military technology
make contact with the Empire of Benin
trade in established ports in the Americas
find a more direct trade route to Asia
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35
Large numbers of natives migrated to Europe for better life
European nations lost power and prestige in the New World
Plantations used enslaved Africans as labor source
Natvie societies experienced rapid population growth
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colonization of North America by Portugal
exploration of the Philippines and East Indies
capture of Brazil by Portugal
destruction of the Aztec and Inca empires
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Power in W. Africa shifted from the interior to coast
Islam became dominant in Sub-Saharan regions.
Plantation agriculture was developed in Great Rift Valley
Malaria was introduced to the tropical regions of Africa
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banking systems
agricultural cooperatives
a monopoly
an embargo
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Spain
Netherlands
France
England
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a mandate from the papacy
the need to secure laborers for factories in Europe
the desire to control sources of gold and silver
a European shortage of pepper and nutmeg
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Native Americans imimigrated to Europe for jobs
Millions of Europeans were killed by American diseases
Native American religions became popular in Europe
New products and ideas promoted economic growth
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the start of the Italian Renaissance
a crusade to the Holy Land
the reasons for the voyages of Columbus
the Spanish Reconquista
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Migration to the Americas declined.
The Christian Church was divided into Catholic and Orthodox
Horses were acquired for the first time.
The population increased with the introduction of new foods
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promoted Protestant religions over native religions
respected the governments of the indigenous peoples
influenced the culture of regions under their control
studied local traditions before implementing policies
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increase in landownership by Native Americans
weakening of the power of peninsulares
establishment of trade unions
use of forced labor
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need for alternate trade routes
rapid industrialization
introduction of Enlightenment ideas
desire to control Constantinople
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spread of Hinduism into Latin America
introduction of new foods to both Europe and the Americas
economic instability in China and Japan
rapid decline in European population
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an international policy of laissez-faire economics
a network linking industrialized nations
an exchange of land between nobles
an economic policy in which a colonial power controls trade

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