Exploration Worksheet-World Civilization
Answer the following questions.
1. What were 3 effects the Renaissance had on exploration?
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B.
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2. Name 4 types of new technology that made exploration possible.
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B.
C.
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3. During the 1600s, Europe’s financial system was based on a policy of European nations accumulating wealth, establishing colonies, and developing industry to achieve power. What was this system called?
4. List 3 reasons why explorers relied on government money.
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B.
C.
5. Define entrepreneur.
6. Where did the following 4 nations explore.
A. Portugal-
B. Spain-
C. France-
D. England-
7. Describe in detail the system of Triangular Trade.
8. Why did the colonies in North America use slaves?
9. Describe in detail an African’s surroundings during the Middle Passage of Triangular Trade.
10. Define absolutism.
11. What is the name of the political theory that supports absolutism?
12. List the prominent dynasties (or, family names) for the following nations.
A. Spain-
B. England-
C. France-
13. A. What was the Spanish Armada?
B. What was the fate of the Spanish Armada?
14. Name the king who founded the Stuart dynasty, and who united Scotland and England.
15. In France, who in the Catholic Church was given much power by Louis XIII and sought to make France the supreme power in Europe, strengthening the army and the economy.
16. A. Name the most powerful monarch of France, reigning 72 years.
B. What was nickname of the person in the previous question?
17. A. Name the worldwide conflict which lasted from 1756 to 1763 between Great Britain and France as they competed for an overseas empire.
B. What was the name of the struggle between Great Britain and France in North America?
18. Describe the outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
19. Who emerged as Europe’s leading power after the Thirty Years’ War?
20. Name the first female ruler of the German states who introduced services such as public health, prisons, and roads.
21. A. Name the Russian tsar who killed thousands for treason.
B. Name the Russian tsar who tried to Europeanize Russia.
C. Name the Russian tsar who was the last absolute monarch of Russia.