AP WORLD HISTORY - Chapter 16 Study Guide
1. What was the global currency of the early modern period?
2. What two countries were the largest recipients of new world silver?
3. What were some key technological improvements during the 15th century?
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b)
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4. What kingdom took the lead in discovering new lands?
5. To what areas did Prince Henry organize expeditions?
6. In what year did the first Portuguese fleet round the Cape of Good Hope?
7. In what year did Columbus supposedly discover America for Spain?
8. Who was the captain of the first Portuguese ship to reach India?
9. What region in the Americas was claimed by Portugal?
10. Identify Ferdinand Magellen.
11. In the sixteenth century, what strong European states got into the act of exploring?
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b)
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12. How were these empires able to dominate the seas?
13. What empire was once controlled by Spain?
14. What was the purpose of the early British voyages to North America?
15. Identify the following:
a) Dutch East India Company
b) British East India Company
16. Overall, in North and South America, more than __________ the native population would die; some estimates run as high as __________ percent.
17. What animals were introduced into the New World?
a)
b)
18. Were Europeans able to monopolize the Indian Ocean? YES or NO
19. What happened at the battle of Lepanto in 1571?
20. Despite Japan's official policy of _______________, the Dutch were able to gain special access to the port of ____________________.
21. Why wasn't Spain able to dominate profits from world trade?
22. What is mercantilism?
23. Define mestizos.
24. European desire for Chinese manufactured items made China the leading recipient of American _______________.
25. The Japanese showed some openness to _______________ missions, and they were fascinated by Western advances in _______________ and shipping.
26. In what year did Spanish settlement of the American mainland begin?
27. Identify the following:
a) Vasco de Balboa
b) Francisco Pizarro
28. Where was French exploration of the New World located?
29. Where did the Calvanists settle?
30. What empire lost control of New York by an English expedition?
31. Identify the following:
a) Seven Years' War
b) Treaty of Paris
32. Why did new Americans have unusual concern for children?
33. What was the most important Dutch colony in Africa?
34. Define Boers.
35. Who gained a station at Calcutta?
36. In Asia, where did missionary activity win many converts?
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