The Early Modern Period 1450 - 1750

1. The Early Modern Period1450 - 1750

2. Ch. 23 Transoceanic Encounters and Global Connections KEY POINTS: What motivated exploration to take place? What factors facilitated exploration? What impact did exploration have globally or what changes took place as a result of this exploration?

3. Which of the following technologies had the least impact during the Early Modern Period? (explain technologies and the reason the technology you selected had the least impact) • a. the magnetic compass • b. astrolabes or cross staffs • c. triangular lateen sails • d. sericulture • e. the sternpost rudder 2. Why is Vasco Da Gama’s voyage in 1499 significant in a global context? (provide explanation for correct answer) a. It was the last time any Portuguese mariner would travel to India. b. It supported Columbus’s claim that the world was round. c. It demonstrated that there was a faster passage to Asia than the traditional overland routes. d. It showed the Asia empires that Europe was powerful. e. It opened doors to direct maritime trade linking Europe & Asia. Chapter 23 – Transoceanic Encounters & Global Connections

4. 3. The practice of “volta do mar” would most closely relate to which of the following? (explain connection) a. iconoclasm b. the practice of foot binding c. the monsoon system d. missi dominici e. the Hindu practice of Sati 4. Which of the following best describe the connection between the reconquista and the voyage of Columbus? (explain answer) a. The reconquista prevented Columbus from reaching his ultimate destination. b. The reconquista changed Columbus’s view of conquered peoples. c. The home country of Columbus was conquered during the reconquista, forcing him to begin his explorations. d. Columbus continued to work toward the goal of the reconquista. e. The wealth gained by Columbus during his voyages was used to support the reconquista.

5. 5. Which of the following is not a major development of the Early Modern Period? (explain answer) a. The discovery of sea-based trade routes that link Europe with Asia. b. The foundations of overland trade routes from Asia. c. A general increase in power held by European peoples. d. The inter-regional diffusion of naval & military technologies. e. The impact and spread of epidemic diseases such as smallpox.

6. Ch. 24 The Transformation of Europe KEY POINTS: How did divergent viewpoints affect people’s perception of and attitude toward religion? What resulted from the Reformation movement? How did the idea of capitalism affect the global economy and political institutions throughout the world?

7. 1. Compare the Society of Jesus to the Sufis of the Muslim world. 2. Connect the Columbian exchange of the Early Modern Period to the significance bananas had on the people of Africa? 3. In what ways did Louis XIV symbolize royal absolutism in France? Chapter 24 – The Transformation of Europe 4. What church practices did Martin Luther object to which resulted in the Protestant Reformation? 5. Compare the work of John Calvin with that of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian?

8. 1. How did the Tainos or Arawaks differ in nature from the Europeans they interacted with? 2. What factors account for the differences between these groups? How were these differences exploited by the Spanish? 3. What purpose did audiencias serve for the Spanish crown? Briefly explain how the audiencias operate. Connect the use of audiencias to the classical period 1000 B.C.E. – 500 CE Chapter 25 – New Worlds: The Americas 4. How has the institution of slavery affected the history of the world?