AP World Review Units 1-4

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How did the spread of Islam impact trade and cultural exchange along the trans-Saharan trade routes during the medieval period?

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Facilitated cultural and economic connections across North and West Africa.

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In what ways did the Protestant Reformation alter the religious and political landscape of Europe in the 16th century?

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Sparked religious diversity and challenged the authority of the Catholic Church

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How did the interactions between Christianity, Islam, and traditional African religions shape religious syncretism in regions like West Africa during the pre-colonial era?

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Contributed to the development of syncretic belief systems blending elements of multiple religions.

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What role did the Catholic Church play in promoting or suppressing scientific advancements during the Scientific Revolution?

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Initially suppressed scientific ideas that challenged traditional Church teachings.

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How did the Jesuit missions in East Asia influence the spread of Christianity and cultural exchange during the Ming and Qing dynasties?

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Facilitated cultural exchange but faced challenges in widespread conversion.

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What were the key economic and cultural impacts of the Silk Road trade network on the civilizations it connected during the medieval period?

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Facilitated the exchange of goods, technologies, and cultural ideas between East and West.

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How did the establishment of the Hanseatic League contribute to the economic development of medieval Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea region?

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Promoted trade, provided economic stability, and facilitated cultural exchange.

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In what ways did the Columbian Exchange transform global trade and introduce new crops, animals, and cultures to different regions?

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Resulted in the exchange of plants, animals, and cultures between the Old World and the New World.

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How did the Indian Ocean trade network facilitate the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies between East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia?

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Enabled the seamless exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies across a vast maritime network.

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How did the Treaty of Tordesillas impact the trade and colonization efforts of Portugal and Spain in the Americas and beyond?

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Divided the newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain, influencing their colonization and trade strategies.