AP World Unit 4 Review

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What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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An agreement that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between the Portuguese Empire and the Spanish Empire.

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Which country was the first to abolish the slave trade?

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Britain.

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What was the primary purpose of colonies under mercantilist policies?

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To enrich the imperial parent country.

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What invention significantly improved navigation during the Age of Exploration?

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The astrolabe.

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What labor system was more common in maritime empires than in Asian land empires?

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Coerced labor.

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Define mercantilism.

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An economic theory that emphasizes the role of the state in managing international trade to increase national wealth.

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What is the significance of the Age of Exploration?

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It marked a period of European global exploration and colonization, leading to the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas.

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What role did the astrolabe play in exploration?

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It allowed sailors to determine their latitude by measuring the angle of stars above the horizon.

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What was the impact of European colonization on indigenous populations?

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It often led to significant population decline due to disease, warfare, and displacement.

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What is the concept of 'coerced labor'?

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Labor that is obtained through force or threats, often seen in colonial systems.