Atlantic World and Enlightenment Concepts

The video explores the ancient Mediterranean civilizations and their success through trade. It then discusses European exploration to bypass the Ottoman Empire, leading to the colonization of the Americas. The formation of the Atlantic World facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas. The Enlightenment prompted new thinking in Europe, influencing the founding of the United States. Despite its ideals, the US faced a long struggle for equality among its diverse population.

What was a primary reason European kingdoms sailed westward in the age of exploration?

• To spread their religion

• To discover new continents

• To bypass the Ottoman Empire

• To find new allies

What was one major consequence of European colonization in the Americas?

• The establishment of new monarchies

• The discovery of new spices

• The spread of European diseases

• The creation of new religions

Which group was imported to the Americas to work on plantations?

• Asian laborers

• Indigenous people

• European settlers

• Enslaved Africans

What percentage of indigenous people succumbed to diseases brought by colonizers?

• 50%

• 100%

• 70%

• 90%

Which continents were part of the interconnected system known as the Atlantic World?

• Asia, Africa, and Europe

• Africa, Asia, and the Americas

• Europe, Asia, and the Americas

• Africa, Europe, and the Americas

What was a key commodity exchanged from the Americas to Europe in the Atlantic World?

• Sugar

• Iron

• Ivory

• Gold

What intellectual movement in the early 1600s encouraged Europeans to rethink traditional living?

• The Enlightenment

• The Reformation

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

Which country was established based on the ideals of freedom and equality during the Enlightenment?

• United States

• Australia

• Canada

• Brazil

Which era saw Europeans become interested in science and democracy?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Reformation

What was a significant challenge in achieving equality in the United States?

• Delayed rights for marginalized groups

• Resistance from European powers

• Lack of natural resources

• Geographical barriers