Unit 1: Age of Exploration

Question 1

Christopher Columbus sailed for which nation?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 2

This skill involves analyzing different events & actions across time periods. How they're similar & how they've changed?

Accepted Answer

CCOT

Question 3

This European Empire had many prosperous colonies, a prime example is Brazil. They took an early lead in exploration.

Accepted Answer

Portuguese

Question 4

When analyzing a historical event, this involves looking at different events that were happening at the same time.

Accepted Answer

contextualization

Question 5

Whose account is one of the best, if not the best, of the Atlantic Slave Trade from a slave's perspective?

Accepted Answer

Olaudah Equiano

Question 6

What are the consequences of historical events?

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effects

Question 7

When studying history, the application of HTS is an important part of our discipline. What does HTS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Historical Thinking Skills

Question 8

The policy by which a nation sought to export more than it imported in order to build its wealth through colonies is __?

Accepted Answer

Mercantilism

Question 9

The Age of Exploration is also know as...

Accepted Answer

The First Global Age

Question 10

Which African King wrote to the Portuguese king to stop the exploitation of his people?

Accepted Answer

King Affonso

Question 11

One of the many European empires seeking expansion during this era. They found success in North America esp. in Canada

Accepted Answer

France

Question 12

When analyzing an event, how did we arrive at the current situation? This deals with which of the following...

Accepted Answer

causes

Question 13

What is the term for making connections in events across time periods or in different isolated parts of the world?

Accepted Answer

synthesis

Question 14

This Far East Empire saw a flourish in art and literature; however, would eventually fall in the early 20th century.

Accepted Answer

Qing

Question 15

Controlling much of Africa, this empire was a center of wealth & power - fell due to Moroccan forces in search of gold.

Accepted Answer

Songhai

Question 16

When looking at different sources or pieces of evidence to support your stance, you are working to ______ your findings.

Accepted Answer

corroborate

Question 17

European Empire known for its involvement in South America. They led to the fall of the Aztecs as well as the Incas.

Accepted Answer

Spanish Empire

Question 18

This Muslim Empire suppressed all other religions &only allowed the practice of Islam. The Ottomans were seen as rivals.

Accepted Answer

Safavid

Question 19

This African Kingdom flourished in trade due to European connections. Unfortunately, Portuguese greed took it down.

Accepted Answer

Kingdom of the Kongo

Question 20

What does it mean to find how things are similar?

Accepted Answer

compare

Question 21

What term describes the division of time throughout history into specific blocks based on major turning points?

Accepted Answer

periodization

Question 22

This involves identifying how events, eras, and or people are different?

Accepted Answer

contrast

Question 23

When was Spain's Golden Age?

Accepted Answer

1500s

Question 24

This Mughal ruler was know for religious tolerance and was loved by his people.

Accepted Answer

Akbar the Great

Question 25

Which of the following spans of time best fits The Age of Exploration, also known as The First Global Age?

Accepted Answer

1450 - 1750

Question 26

This Muslim Empire was very powerful in both its military might, as well as trading prowess. They lasted into the 20th c

Accepted Answer

Ottoman

Question 27

What part of Canada still speaks predominately French today?

Accepted Answer

Quebec

Question 28

European Empire with its hand in the Americas & in South Asia. At its height, was one of the largest & most powerful...

Accepted Answer

British

Question 29

Known for the Great Wall of China,this empire struggled w/ nomadic invasion.However, they're considered a great dynasty.

Accepted Answer

Ming

Unit 1: Age of Exploration

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Unit 1: Age of Exploration

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