ap workd unit 1-2

What is the significance of the year 1450 in world history?

The year 1450 marks a transformative period known for the beginning of the Age of Exploration and the Renaissance in Europe.

What were some major technological advancements that facilitated maritime exploration?

Key technological advancements included the astrolabe, magnetic compass, and advancements in shipbuilding like the caravel.

What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange?

The Columbian Exchange had profound impacts, including the transfer of crops, animals, diseases, and cultures between the Americas and the Old World.

What are some characteristics of the early modern period (1450-1750)?

Characteristics include increased global exploration, the growth of trade networks, the rise of empires, and the significant cultural exchanges.

What is the significance of the year 1450 in world history?

The year 1450 marks a transformative period known for the beginning of the Age of Exploration and the Renaissance in Europe.

What were some major technological advancements that facilitated maritime exploration?

Key technological advancements included the astrolabe, magnetic compass, and advancements in shipbuilding like the caravel.

What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange?

The Columbian Exchange had profound impacts, including the transfer of crops, animals, diseases, and cultures between the Americas and the Old World.

What are some characteristics of the early modern period (1450-1750)?

Characteristics include increased global exploration, the growth of trade networks, the rise of empires, and the significant cultural exchanges.

What role did the Ottomans play in world history during this period?

The Ottomans expanded their empire, connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, and became a major political and military power.

How did the Protestant Reformation affect European society?

The Protestant Reformation led to religious fragmentation, challenges to the Catholic Church's authority, and increased emphasis on individual interpretation of the scriptures.

What was the Scientific Revolution?

The Scientific Revolution was a period of advances in scientific thought and method in the 16th and 17th centuries, fundamentally changing views of society and nature.

Define mercantilism.

Mercantilism is an economic theory that emphasizes the role of the state in managing international trade to increase national wealth, commonly associated with the colonial empires.

What was the significance of the Age of Exploration?

The Age of Exploration led to the discovery of new lands, the expansion of European empires, and significant cultural, economic, and political changes worldwide.

How did the transatlantic slave trade impact African societies?

The transatlantic slave trade had devastating effects on African societies, leading to population loss, social disruption, and economic changes.

What role did the Ming Dynasty play in world history?

The Ming Dynasty was known for its trade expansion, cultural achievements, and the construction of the Great Wall, greatly influencing East Asia.

Explain the Treaty of Tordesillas.

The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between Spain and Portugal in 1494 that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe to resolve conflicts over territorial claims.

What are some effects of the encounter between Indigenous peoples and Europeans?

The encounters led to profound social and cultural exchanges, displacement, and drastic population declines among Indigenous peoples due to disease and conflict