12/6/2024

Age of Exploration

A period beginning in the late 15th century characterized by European exploration and colonization of various parts of the world.

Ming Dynasty

A major dynasty in China known for its cultural and economic growth, consolidation of power, and significant trade development.

Proletariat

The working class, laborers without ownership of the means of production.

Bourgeoisie

Class of owners of capital and means of production, often contrasted with the proletariat.

Class Struggle

The conflict between different classes, particularly between the proletariat and bourgeoisie.

Proletarianization

The process of transitioning to working class status.

Lumpenproletariat

A marginalized class of irregular workers often not represented in traditional labor movements.

Silver Mountain

A site of conflict for control over silver mines, indicative of the economic tensions in the 1900s.

Cultural Exchanges

Interactions between diverse cultural practices and belief systems, often influenced by trade and colonization.

Economic Disparities

Differences in wealth and resources that can lead to class tensions and conflict.

Complex social and political structures

Intricate frameworks governing the organizational and hierarchical aspects of societies, such as those seen in the Aztec and Inca civilizations.

Colonial Empires

Territories established and ruled by a foreign power, reshaping global dynamics through the exploration and control of resources.

Food demand and access

The availability and requirement for sustenance influencing class tensions and economic stability.

Trade Routes

Paths used for the exchange of goods, often sought after during the Age of Exploration.

Economic systems

Structures and methods of production and distribution of goods and services within societies.

Religious Conflict

Conflicts arising from differences in religious beliefs, often influencing social and political alliances.

Cultural practices

Established ways of life, traditions, and customs that characterize different societies.

Advanced Civilizations

Societies with developed social, political, and economic structures, such as the Aztecs and Incas.

European nations

Countries in Europe during the Age of Exploration pursuing new trade opportunities and resources.