age of exploration

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What is feudalism?

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Feudalism is a system of rule by lords who owe loyalty to a king and are allowed loyalty by knights, peasants, and serfs.

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What were the negative consequences of European exploration on Native Americans?

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The negative consequences included loss of land, exposure to diseases, and cultural disruption, among others.

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What is a plantation?

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A plantation is a very large estate used for farming, often focused on the production of cash crops.

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Who was the viceroy?

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The viceroy was the person put in charge of the Spanish colonies, acting as the representative of the monarch.

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What is an astrolabe?

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An astrolabe is an instrument used to make astronomical measurements of stars to calculate latitude.

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What role did the Age of Exploration play in global trade?

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The Age of Exploration significantly expanded global trade routes, connecting Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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What were the main motivations for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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The main motivations included the search for new trade routes, the desire for wealth, and the spread of Christianity.

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How did the Age of Exploration impact indigenous populations?

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Indigenous populations faced displacement, violence, and diseases brought by European explorers and settlers.

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What is the significance of the Columbian Exchange?

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The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.

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What were the technological advancements that facilitated exploration?

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Technological advancements included the compass, astrolabe, improved ship designs, and navigational maps.