Unit 4 Key Terms Review

What was the primary purpose of the caravel, a ship developed by European countries in the 15th and 16th centuries?

• To serve as a warship

• To facilitate long-distance sea travel and trade

• To act as a fishing vessel

• To transport livestock

Which of the following best describes the role of cartography during the Renaissance?

• It was primarily used for artistic expression.

• It involved the creation of fictional maps for literature.

• It was the skill of making maps, incorporating ideas from various cultures.

• It was a secretive practice limited to royal families.

What was a key characteristic of mercantilism as an economic system?

• Encouraging free trade and open markets

• Promoting agricultural self-sufficiency

• Limiting imports while increasing exports to strengthen the country

• Focusing on the development of local crafts

What was the main function of chartered companies in European colonization?

• To control trade in specific areas with government permission

• To explore new territories for scientific research

• To establish educational institutions in colonies

• To provide military support to colonies

How did trading-post empires differ from traditional empires?

• They focused on cultural assimilation rather than trade.

• They relied on agricultural expansion for economic growth.

• They were primarily land-based and avoided maritime activities.

• They established coastal trading posts without taking over large territories.

What does syncretism refer to in the context of colonial societies?

• The mixing of different religions, cultures, or ideas

• The complete rejection of foreign cultures

• The isolation of indigenous practices

• The dominance of one culture over another

Which term describes the control or power one group holds over others, as seen in European colonial practices?

• Autonomy

• Hegemony

• Anarchy

• Diplomacy

What were social hierarchies in colonial times often based on?

• Race, ethnicity, or ancestry

• Wealth and occupation

• Education and skills

• Age and gender

What was a significant component of the Atlantic Trade System?

• The exchange of scientific knowledge

• The development of new languages

• The spread of democratic ideals

• The development of new languages

  The transatlantic slave trade

What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange?

• The sharing of plants, animals, cultures, and diseases between continents

• The isolation of the Americas from the rest of the world

• The establishment of a single global currency

• The decline of European maritime exploration