Technological Advances and Age of Exploration - AP European History
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What was the primary role of the Casa de Contratación?
What was the primary role of the Casa de Contratación?
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To regulate Spanish exploration and trade. Spanish colonial administration controlling trade and exploration.
To regulate Spanish exploration and trade. Spanish colonial administration controlling trade and exploration.
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Which explorer is credited with discovering the sea route to India?
Which explorer is credited with discovering the sea route to India?
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Vasco da Gama. Sailed around Africa's Cape of Good Hope to reach Asia.
Vasco da Gama. Sailed around Africa's Cape of Good Hope to reach Asia.
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Which invention spread knowledge of navigational techniques in the 15th century?
Which invention spread knowledge of navigational techniques in the 15th century?
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The printing press. Spread maps, charts, and navigation manuals widely.
The printing press. Spread maps, charts, and navigation manuals widely.
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Which explorer is credited with discovering the Mississippi River?
Which explorer is credited with discovering the Mississippi River?
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Hernando de Soto. Explored southeastern United States and found major river.
Hernando de Soto. Explored southeastern United States and found major river.
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What was the main goal of the Spanish encomienda system?
What was the main goal of the Spanish encomienda system?
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To control and exploit Indigenous labor and resources. Forced labor system extracting wealth from indigenous peoples.
To control and exploit Indigenous labor and resources. Forced labor system extracting wealth from indigenous peoples.
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Identify the explorer who claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500.
Identify the explorer who claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500.
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Pedro Álvares Cabral. Accidentally discovered Brazil while sailing to India.
Pedro Álvares Cabral. Accidentally discovered Brazil while sailing to India.
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Which innovation improved the accuracy of long-distance maritime travel?
Which innovation improved the accuracy of long-distance maritime travel?
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The astrolabe and sextant. Combined instruments provided precise celestial navigation capabilities.
The astrolabe and sextant. Combined instruments provided precise celestial navigation capabilities.
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What advancement allowed for the creation of more detailed maps in the 15th century?
What advancement allowed for the creation of more detailed maps in the 15th century?
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Improved cartography techniques. Precise measurements and printing press enabled better maps.
Improved cartography techniques. Precise measurements and printing press enabled better maps.
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What was the primary function of the lead line in maritime navigation?
What was the primary function of the lead line in maritime navigation?
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To measure water depth. Weighted rope measured water depth for safe navigation.
To measure water depth. Weighted rope measured water depth for safe navigation.
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Identify the major technological innovation that improved shipbuilding in the 15th century.
Identify the major technological innovation that improved shipbuilding in the 15th century.
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The caravel design. Combined square and triangular sails for oceanic voyages.
The caravel design. Combined square and triangular sails for oceanic voyages.
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What was the significance of the Spanish Armada in relation to exploration?
What was the significance of the Spanish Armada in relation to exploration?
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Its defeat marked the decline of Spanish naval power. Shifted naval dominance from Spain to England.
Its defeat marked the decline of Spanish naval power. Shifted naval dominance from Spain to England.
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Which country emerged as a leading sea power during the Age of Exploration?
Which country emerged as a leading sea power during the Age of Exploration?
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Spain. Controlled vast American territories and Pacific trade.
Spain. Controlled vast American territories and Pacific trade.
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What was the main function of the quadrant in navigation?
What was the main function of the quadrant in navigation?
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To measure the altitude of celestial bodies. Calculated latitude by measuring angles of stars.
To measure the altitude of celestial bodies. Calculated latitude by measuring angles of stars.
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Which technological advance allowed for the accurate measurement of time at sea?
Which technological advance allowed for the accurate measurement of time at sea?
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The marine chronometer. Enabled precise longitude determination for ocean navigation.
The marine chronometer. Enabled precise longitude determination for ocean navigation.
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What was the significance of the Line of Demarcation in the 15th century?
What was the significance of the Line of Demarcation in the 15th century?
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It divided the non-European world between Spain and Portugal. Created boundary splitting global territories between two powers.
It divided the non-European world between Spain and Portugal. Created boundary splitting global territories between two powers.
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Name the Portuguese prince who sponsored early explorations along the African coast.
Name the Portuguese prince who sponsored early explorations along the African coast.
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Prince Henry the Navigator. Established navigation school and funded exploration expeditions.
Prince Henry the Navigator. Established navigation school and funded exploration expeditions.
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Which explorer is known for his voyage to the Caribbean islands?
Which explorer is known for his voyage to the Caribbean islands?
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Christopher Columbus. Made four voyages to Caribbean between 1492-1504.
Christopher Columbus. Made four voyages to Caribbean between 1492-1504.
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What impact did the Columbian Exchange have on Europe?
What impact did the Columbian Exchange have on Europe?
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It introduced new crops and goods to Europe. Brought potatoes, tomatoes, sugar, and other products.
It introduced new crops and goods to Europe. Brought potatoes, tomatoes, sugar, and other products.
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Which invention allowed sailors to more accurately plot longitude?
Which invention allowed sailors to more accurately plot longitude?
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The marine chronometer. Precise timekeeping enabled accurate longitude calculations at sea.
The marine chronometer. Precise timekeeping enabled accurate longitude calculations at sea.
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What was the main economic theory driving European exploration and colonization?
What was the main economic theory driving European exploration and colonization?
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Mercantilism. Emphasized accumulating wealth through favorable trade balances.
Mercantilism. Emphasized accumulating wealth through favorable trade balances.
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Which invention spread knowledge of navigational techniques in the 15th century?
Which invention spread knowledge of navigational techniques in the 15th century?
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The printing press. Spread maps, charts, and navigation manuals widely.
The printing press. Spread maps, charts, and navigation manuals widely.
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What was the primary role of the Casa de Contratación?
What was the primary role of the Casa de Contratación?
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To regulate Spanish exploration and trade. Spanish colonial administration controlling trade and exploration.
To regulate Spanish exploration and trade. Spanish colonial administration controlling trade and exploration.
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Identify the explorer who discovered the New World in 1492.
Identify the explorer who discovered the New World in 1492.
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Christopher Columbus. Reached Caribbean islands while seeking westward route to Asia.
Christopher Columbus. Reached Caribbean islands while seeking westward route to Asia.
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What technological advancement allowed for the construction of larger ships?
What technological advancement allowed for the construction of larger ships?
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The development of the sternpost rudder. Improved steering control enabled larger vessel construction.
The development of the sternpost rudder. Improved steering control enabled larger vessel construction.
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Which European nation first established trade routes to the Spice Islands?
Which European nation first established trade routes to the Spice Islands?
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Portugal. Portuguese explorers reached Indonesia's valuable spice markets.
Portugal. Portuguese explorers reached Indonesia's valuable spice markets.
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What was the primary purpose of the astrolabe in navigation?
What was the primary purpose of the astrolabe in navigation?
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To determine latitude by measuring celestial angles. Used star positions to calculate precise location coordinates.
To determine latitude by measuring celestial angles. Used star positions to calculate precise location coordinates.
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Which invention allowed sailors to determine their direction at sea?
Which invention allowed sailors to determine their direction at sea?
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The magnetic compass. Pointed to magnetic north, providing reliable directional reference.
The magnetic compass. Pointed to magnetic north, providing reliable directional reference.
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Identify the ship design that improved long-distance voyages in the 15th century.
Identify the ship design that improved long-distance voyages in the 15th century.
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The caravel. Featured triangular sails and shallow draft for ocean voyages.
The caravel. Featured triangular sails and shallow draft for ocean voyages.
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What was the purpose of the lateen sail in navigation?
What was the purpose of the lateen sail in navigation?
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Allowed ships to sail against the wind. Triangular sail design enabled sailing closer to wind direction.
Allowed ships to sail against the wind. Triangular sail design enabled sailing closer to wind direction.
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Which technological advance enabled more accurate maps during the Age of Exploration?
Which technological advance enabled more accurate maps during the Age of Exploration?
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The use of the printing press. Enabled mass reproduction of accurate geographical knowledge.
The use of the printing press. Enabled mass reproduction of accurate geographical knowledge.
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