Empires and Trade Flashcard

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Which empire had control of the salt trade in Africa?

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Songhai

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Which countries had the largest economies in the 1400s?

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India and China

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Ferdinand and Isabella were the king and queen of which country?

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Spain

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Why was Columbus' idea considered unusual?

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He wanted to sail west across the Atlantic.

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When the Age of Discovery began, who were the three greatest powers? Options: England, Spain, and France; France, Italy, and Turkey; Spain, France, and Turkey; England, Italy, and France

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England, Spain, and France

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Which explorer did not sail for Spain? Options: Ponce de León, Hernán Cortés, Christopher Columbus

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Jacques Cartier

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The introduction of domesticated animals in the Americas made life easier, but had an unintended consequence of __________ the vegetation.

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depleting

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An unintended negative consequence of Europeans and Native Americans socializing was ___________________________.

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exposure to deadly germs

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The Columbian exchange between the Americas, Europe, Asia, and ________________ allowed countries to trade, resources, cultures, and art.

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Africa