European Exploration and Trade Dynamics

The video covers the rise of Maritime Empires from 1450 to 1750, focusing on European expansion driven by technological, political, and economic factors. It highlights key players like Portugal, Spain, France, England, and the Dutch, and discusses the Columbian Exchange's impact on global trade and societies. The video also explores resistance to European expansion and the role of African states in trade networks. It concludes with changes in labor systems and social hierarchies.

What was one of the key technological advancements that facilitated European exploration during the 1450-1750 period?

• The creation of the telegraph

• The adoption of the magnetic compass

• The development of the printing press

• The invention of the steam engine

What was the primary motivation for European states to establish colonies during the 1450-1750 period?

• To establish cultural exchanges

• To create alliances with indigenous peoples

• To spread democracy

• To gain access to new resources and markets

Which European country was the first to establish a trading post empire in the Indian Ocean?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Which European country established a presence in Canada for the fur trade?

• Netherlands

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What was a significant effect of the Columbian Exchange on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

• The establishment of new trade routes

• The introduction of new technologies

• A population increase due to new crops

• Devastation due to diseases like smallpox

What was one of the main crops introduced to Europe from the Americas that led to a population increase?

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Rice

• Bananas

Which Asian country resisted European influence by isolating itself from Western commerce?

• China

• India

• Japan

• Korea

Which African empire grew wealthy by trading gold, ivory, and enslaved people with Europeans?

• Asante Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Zulu Kingdom

• Mali Empire

What was a significant social effect of the Atlantic slave trade in West African states?

• Increased political stability

• The decline of traditional crafts

• A gender imbalance favoring women

• The rise of new religious practices

What was the encomienda system used by the Spanish in the Americas?

• A system of trade routes

• A method of religious conversion

• A labor system for indigenous people

• A type of agricultural technique