Chapter 16 APWH Test

Front

How was the global trade network of the 15^thcentury different from that of previous era?

Back

In previous eras, most attention was given to the development of regional economies and cultural zones, rather than a global network.

Front

Which of the following was one of the first new areas brought into the global commercial network after 1450? Eastern Africa, The Americas, Asia Minor, Scandinavia

Back

The Americas

Front

What region of the world became the dominant culture in the period after 1450?

Back

The West

Front

Which of the following was NOT a technological improvement introduced during the 15^th century in the West? Use of the compass for navigation, Deep-draft, round-hulled ships, Gunpowder adapted to gunnery

Back

Lateen sails

Front

The initiative for Western exploration and conquest came from the kingdom of:

Back

Portugal.

Front

What noble was responsible for initiating a series of expeditions along the African coast and outward to the Azores in the 15^th century?

Back

Prince Henry the Navigator

Front

The first Portuguese fleet rounded the Cape of Good Hope in:

Back

1488

Front

The captain of the first Portuguese fleet to reach India was:

Back

Vasco da Gama.

Front

What region in the Americas was claimed by Portugal?

Back

Brazil

Front

What land was claimed for Spain as the result of Ferdinand Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe beginning in 1519?

Back

Philippines