AP World Unit 4 Review

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What invention significantly improved navigation during the Age of Exploration?

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The astrolabe.

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What technological advancements contributed to European exploration between 1450-1750?

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Improvements in maritime technology.

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How did the influx of silver from the Americas impact the Spanish economy?

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It caused significant inflation within Spain.

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Which state-building technique was least important for European maritime empires?

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Monumental architecture.

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What was a major consequence of the Colombian Exchange for indigenous populations in the Americas?

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The introduction of devastating diseases.

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What role did the compass play in maritime exploration?

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It allowed sailors to determine direction more accurately.

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas in the Age of Exploration?

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It divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

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How did European demand for spices influence exploration?

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It drove explorers to find new trade routes to Asia.

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What was the impact of European colonization on indigenous cultures?

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It often led to the disruption and destruction of indigenous cultures.

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What economic system emerged as a result of European exploration and colonization?

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Mercantilism.