Age of Exploration

What caused the most deaths of ingenious people during the Colombian Exchange?

• War

• Famine

• Diseases

• hurricanes

Who was it that conquered the Aztec Empire?

• Vasco de Gama

• Christopher Colombus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortes

What affect did the introduction of different foods like corn and potatoes have on Europeans?

• It hurt their digestion and caused health problems

• it led to a balanced diet and improved overall health

• It had no effect since most foods were already in Europe

• It had no effect because most foods were already in the New World

What was better about the caravel style of ship?

• It was faster and more maneuverable

• It was bigger and could carry more stuff

• It was steam powered and could go faster

• It was designed to house animals like pigs

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• The trade of gold and silver between Europeans and Africans

• A peace treaty between European countries

• The exchange of people, goods, and disease between the old and new worlds

• When Christopher Columbus traded food with the native Americans for Thanksgiving

What invention helped determine a person Latitude at sea?

• Chronometer

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Caravel

How did the major inventions (caravel, astrolabe, compass, chronometer, etc.) affect the development of Europe?

• Helped them explore and gain new resources

• Helped them to start industrializing their cities

• Helped them to spread information rapidly leading to the Protestant Reformation

• It helped people from other countries travel to Europe.

Define mercantalism

• Gathering as many slaves as you can

• Maximizing your imports and minimizing your exports

• Maximizing your exports and minimizing your imports

• Gathering as much gold as you can