Maritime Empires Established - AP World History: Modern
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Which empire established a colony in Brazil?
Which empire established a colony in Brazil?
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The Portuguese Empire. Established sugar plantations using enslaved African labor.
The Portuguese Empire. Established sugar plantations using enslaved African labor.
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What was the main export of the Spanish colonies in the Americas?
What was the main export of the Spanish colonies in the Americas?
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Silver. Massive silver mines in Potosí funded Spanish global empire.
Silver. Massive silver mines in Potosí funded Spanish global empire.
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Name a technological advancement that improved long-distance trade.
Name a technological advancement that improved long-distance trade.
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Astrolabe. Used stars and sun to determine latitude at sea.
Astrolabe. Used stars and sun to determine latitude at sea.
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What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage?
What was the significance of Vasco da Gama's voyage?
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First sea route to India. Opened direct maritime trade between Europe and Asia.
First sea route to India. Opened direct maritime trade between Europe and Asia.
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Which empire focused on colonizing North America and the Caribbean?
Which empire focused on colonizing North America and the Caribbean?
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The British Empire. Established thirteen colonies and Caribbean sugar islands.
The British Empire. Established thirteen colonies and Caribbean sugar islands.
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What was a major impact of Spanish colonization in the Americas?
What was a major impact of Spanish colonization in the Americas?
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Cultural assimilation. Imposed Spanish language, religion, and customs on natives.
Cultural assimilation. Imposed Spanish language, religion, and customs on natives.
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Which empire was dominant in the Indian Ocean trade in the 17th century?
Which empire was dominant in the Indian Ocean trade in the 17th century?
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The Dutch Empire. Superior naval technology and trading companies dominated commerce.
The Dutch Empire. Superior naval technology and trading companies dominated commerce.
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What was the primary commodity sought by European traders in Asia?
What was the primary commodity sought by European traders in Asia?
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Spices. High-value, low-weight goods justified long ocean voyages.
Spices. High-value, low-weight goods justified long ocean voyages.
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Identify a major factor that contributed to the decline of maritime empires.
Identify a major factor that contributed to the decline of maritime empires.
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Colonial revolutions. Independence movements challenged imperial control worldwide.
Colonial revolutions. Independence movements challenged imperial control worldwide.
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Which maritime empire introduced Christianity to the Philippines?
Which maritime empire introduced Christianity to the Philippines?
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The Spanish Empire. Missionaries accompanied conquistadors to convert indigenous peoples.
The Spanish Empire. Missionaries accompanied conquistadors to convert indigenous peoples.
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What was a significant effect of the Dutch trading companies?
What was a significant effect of the Dutch trading companies?
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Monopolized spice trade. VOC and WIC controlled prices through exclusive trading rights.
Monopolized spice trade. VOC and WIC controlled prices through exclusive trading rights.
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What was the role of privateering in the establishment of maritime empires?
What was the role of privateering in the establishment of maritime empires?
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State-sponsored piracy. Licensed pirates attacked enemy shipping to weaken rivals.
State-sponsored piracy. Licensed pirates attacked enemy shipping to weaken rivals.
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Which empire lost control of its American colonies in the late 18th century?
Which empire lost control of its American colonies in the late 18th century?
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The British Empire. American Revolution ended British control of thirteen colonies.
The British Empire. American Revolution ended British control of thirteen colonies.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Lepanto (1571)?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Lepanto (1571)?
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Defeat of the Ottoman fleet. Christian coalition halted Ottoman expansion into Mediterranean.
Defeat of the Ottoman fleet. Christian coalition halted Ottoman expansion into Mediterranean.
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Identify the empire that established trading posts in India in the 16th century.
Identify the empire that established trading posts in India in the 16th century.
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The Portuguese Empire. First European power to establish permanent Asian trading bases.
The Portuguese Empire. First European power to establish permanent Asian trading bases.
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What was a major reason for the decline of Portuguese maritime power?
What was a major reason for the decline of Portuguese maritime power?
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Competition from other European powers. Dutch and British expansion challenged Portuguese monopolies.
Competition from other European powers. Dutch and British expansion challenged Portuguese monopolies.
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Which empire is known for establishing the colony of New Amsterdam?
Which empire is known for establishing the colony of New Amsterdam?
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The Dutch Empire. Founded Manhattan before British conquest renamed it New York.
The Dutch Empire. Founded Manhattan before British conquest renamed it New York.
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What was a key factor in the success of British maritime expansion?
What was a key factor in the success of British maritime expansion?
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Naval supremacy. Royal Navy controlled sea lanes and protected British commerce.
Naval supremacy. Royal Navy controlled sea lanes and protected British commerce.
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What is a maritime empire?
What is a maritime empire?
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An empire with territories primarily overseas. Controlled territories across oceans rather than contiguous land masses.
An empire with territories primarily overseas. Controlled territories across oceans rather than contiguous land masses.
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Name one example of a maritime empire.
Name one example of a maritime empire.
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The British Empire. Controlled territories worldwide including India, America, and Australia.
The British Empire. Controlled territories worldwide including India, America, and Australia.
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Which technological advancement greatly aided maritime empires?
Which technological advancement greatly aided maritime empires?
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The caravel ship. Small, maneuverable ships ideal for ocean exploration and trade.
The caravel ship. Small, maneuverable ships ideal for ocean exploration and trade.
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Identify a key reason for the establishment of maritime empires.
Identify a key reason for the establishment of maritime empires.
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Desire for trade and resources. Access to valuable goods like spices, gold, and silver drove expansion.
Desire for trade and resources. Access to valuable goods like spices, gold, and silver drove expansion.
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Which maritime empire controlled the Spice Islands?
Which maritime empire controlled the Spice Islands?
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The Dutch Empire. Dominated Southeast Asian spice trade through strategic control.
The Dutch Empire. Dominated Southeast Asian spice trade through strategic control.
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What role did the compass play in maritime exploration?
What role did the compass play in maritime exploration?
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It helped navigate the open seas. Enabled accurate direction-finding far from familiar landmarks.
It helped navigate the open seas. Enabled accurate direction-finding far from familiar landmarks.
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Name one consequence of the Columbian Exchange.
Name one consequence of the Columbian Exchange.
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The spread of diseases to the New World. European diseases devastated indigenous populations with no immunity.
The spread of diseases to the New World. European diseases devastated indigenous populations with no immunity.
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What was the primary economic policy of maritime empires?
What was the primary economic policy of maritime empires?
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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 empire established the East India Company?
Which empire established the East India Company?
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The British Empire. Used trading companies to establish commercial dominance in Asia.
The British Empire. Used trading companies to establish commercial dominance in Asia.
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What was the primary goal of Portuguese maritime exploration?
What was the primary goal of Portuguese maritime exploration?
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Finding a sea route to Asia. Avoided Ottoman-controlled overland routes to access Asian goods.
Finding a sea route to Asia. Avoided Ottoman-controlled overland routes to access Asian goods.
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Which empire took control of the Philippines in the 16th century?
Which empire took control of the Philippines in the 16th century?
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The Spanish Empire. Strategic position for trade between Asia and the Americas.
The Spanish Empire. Strategic position for trade between Asia and the Americas.
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What was the significance of the Cape of Good Hope?
What was the significance of the Cape of Good Hope?
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It was a key maritime route to Asia. Allowed ships to reach Asia without crossing Ottoman territory.
It was a key maritime route to Asia. Allowed ships to reach Asia without crossing Ottoman territory.
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