Exam 19: Transoceanic Encounters and Global Connections

The astrolabe was a simplified version of an instrument used by Chinese astronomers to determine latitude.

Describe Russian motivations for expansion into Siberia.How did the Russians initially treat the native peoples,and how did that treatment evolve over time?

The most prominent European nation in pursuing early voyages of long-distance exploration was

The most prosperous country in Europe in the seventeenth century was

What factors contributed to the dramatic economic growth and the ensuing population growth of Russia in the eighteenth century?

The VOC was the

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European interest in finding a maritime trade route?

The Portuguese originally ventured into the open Atlantic Ocean to seek markets to sell their cash crops.

Look at the illustration of travel on the silk roads on page 353.Why were the silk roads so important? What was the significance of the Europeans finding an alternate route and avoiding the silk roads? How did this exploration impact the Europeans,the Islamic empires that formed the intermediaries of the silk roads,and the rest of the world?