Unit 2 - European Exploration & Columbian Exchange Flashcard Topics

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The Crusades were a series of religious wars involving which groups?

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Christians and Muslims

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The Crusades mainly took place in which region?

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The Middle East

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How did the Crusades impact Europe?

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They increased trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East.

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The Renaissance was known for which of the following achievements?

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Advancements in art, science, and literature

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How did the Renaissance impact trade?

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It led to increased trade and the growth of new trade routes.

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Before the arrival of Europeans, what was happening in the Western Hemisphere?

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Advanced civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec, and Inca were thriving

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The Great Law of Peace and its influence on US government is best described as:

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A constitution of the Iroquois Confederacy that influenced the US Constitution.

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The Columbian Exchange refers to:

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the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World after 1492.

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Items Europeans experienced in the Middle East during the Crusades.

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spices, silk, and new foods

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Why did European merchants need to find new trade routes to Asia?

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The old routes were controlled by other powers, making trade difficult and expensive.