The Age of Discovery Review World History II Unit II

What are the five major reasons for the beginning of the age of Exploration 1.A desire to find gold, silver, and products. 2.A desire to spread Christianity. 3.Competition between European nations. 4.Leadership of Prince Henry (the Navigator) 5.Technological advances from Europe & the Islamic Empire

The Italians and the Ottoman Empire controlled the trade routes to the East until they were challenged by this nation… Portugal

This man opened a school for sea navigation in Portugal. Prince Henry

Portugal sent out this man who was the first to make a journey around the southern tip of Africa to India. Vasco Da Gama

Spain sent out this explorer who attempted to reach China & India by sailing west from Europe. Christopher Columbus

This man accidently “discovered” America for Spain… Christopher Columbus

This is the name given to Spanish warriors from Spain who came to conquer the Aztec & Inca civilization in the New World. Conquistador

This conquistador was responsible for the destruction of the Aztec Indians. Hernando Cortez

This conquistador was responsible for the destruction of the Inca Indians. Francisco Pizzaro

These were the two major Native American empires in the Americas. Aztec & Inca

Spain became the richest nation in Europe because of the gold and silver brought from the New World. What problem did this cause for Spain? Inflation

What is the term that describes a steady rise in prices? Inflation

This man was the first explorer to circumnavigate the earth. This means to sail around the entire planet. Ferdinand Magellan

This was the most famous explorer for England during the age of exploration. Francis Drake

This was the most famous French explorer from the Age of Exploration. Jacques Cartier

The English set up two major colonies in North America named… Jamestown (Virginia) Plymouth Rock (Massachusetts)

The English economy in Jamestown was based on this product… Tobacco

These are the two famous French settlements in the New World… Quebec & Montreal

The major economic activity of the French settlements in the New World: Fur Trade with Native Americans

On the next 3 slides, click the space bar, watch the boat, and decide which explorer took that route…

Vasco Da Gama

Christopher Columbus

Ferdinand Magellan

Jacques Cartier

As a result of the age of Exploration, this became the dominant religion of North America. Christianity – (Protestant)

As a result of the age of Exploration, this became the dominant religion of South America. Christianity – (Catholic)

As a result of the age of Exploration, this became the dominant language of North America. English

As a result of the age of Exploration, this became the dominant religion of South America. Spanish

What trade pattern, established by the Age of Discovery is shown in the picture? Triangular Trade

Generally speaking, what goods were traded on each leg of triangular trade? America – raw materials Europe – manufactured goods Africa – slaves

A rigid class system was established in the Americas. What were the three groups of people in South America from top to bottom? Peninsular Mestizos Slaves

This was a system to slavery set up by the Spanish for the Native Americans in South America. Encomienda System

Give the two primary reasons that the Encomienda system was replaced by African slavery. Native Americans often died of European diseases that to which Africans were immune.

What is the name of the terrible voyage across the Atlantic endured by many slaves depicted by the picture? The Middle Passage

These are the three major products traded from the New World to the Old World in the Columbian Exchange…

These are the three major products traded from the Old World to the New World in the Columbian Exchange…

What were some of the effects of the Age of Discovery on Africa? Africa lost many brightest & strongest to slavery. Guns caused a loss of life. Ivory & Gold were taken from Africa. Manufactured goods were brought in from Europe. Corn, potatoes & peanuts introduced.

Effect of Age of Discovery on Africa

The Portuguese, Dutch, and British set up these trading posts in Asia. Trading Companies

This is a new economic system established by European nations in which colonies produce raw materials and mother countries produce finished products. It is intended to make countries that own colonies very wealthy. Mercantilism