Absolute Monarchy, Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment

Who is given credit for the heliocentric theory?

• Copernicus

• Sir Isaac Newton

• Sir Drake

• Ptolemy

What were the motivations for European exploration of the world's oceans?

• raw materials

• new lands to cultivate

• trade directly with Asia

• spread Christianity

Vasco de Gama discovered a sea route to the Indian Ocean and what did this offer the European merchants?

• trade with the Chinese

• buy goods directly from India

• quick access for slave trade

• proof Earth was round

Columbus believed sailing west he would

• reach the Canaries

• buy goods from East Africa

• find new continent and gold

• get to China for spices and silk

Smallpox, influenza, and measles spread rapidly in America because?

• densely populated farms

• poor hygiene

• no natural immunity

• no medical cures

What did the new American crops add to Europe?

• diet and nutrition improvements

• steady population growth

• varied recipes

• loss of the bald eagle

The slave trade in Africa was controlled by?

• Guilds

• forest kingdoms

• Africans and Europeans working together

• Muslim traders

Between 1521-1773 most African slaves ended up in which country?

• Colombia

• 13 colonies

• Brazil

• New Spain

One reason the Conquistadores conquered the indigenous people of Americas was?

• natives had no weapons

• Spanish military strength (weapons & horses)

• greater numbers

What was the long-term significance of Columbus' voyage?

• how to treat new people

• proved the earth was round

• proof of native superiority

• cultural exchange