World History Spring Final Exam

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1) What were the three main motivations for European exploration and expansion between 1450-1750? Define and explain each reason individually.

2) How did new technologies contribute to European exploration during this era? Identify at least three specific technologies, their origins, and how they improved navigation or sailing.

3) How did the Columbian Exchange impact the Americas and Europe? Define the Columbian Exchange, identify and explain several exchanged plants, animals, and diseases, and describe their effects.

4) Were the Mongols barbaric or civilized? Provide 2-3 arguments for each side, then state your conclusion and reasoning.

5) What was the impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade on West Africa and the Americas? Define the trade, who initiated it, what countries followed their lead, why Africans were enslaved, and describe its impacts.

6) How did the Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment influence one another and contribute to modern ideas? Define each movement, explain its progression, and connect them to modern ideals.