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AP World History Chapter 15 In-Depth Analysis Sheet II
The West and the Changing World Balance
The Iberian Spirit of Religious Mission
- Along with Italy, what was the key center for change in the 14th century?
- What was the main mission of Ferdinand and Isabella and how did they go about accomplishing that goal?
Western Expansion: The Experimental Phase
Early Explorations
- What did the Vivaldi brothers set sail to find?
- What two sets of islands were rediscovered by the Europeans in the 14th century? Where did the Spanish sail to?
- What hindered extensive exploration into the Atlantic for the Europeans? What improvements were made to allow more exploration?
- What is Vasco de Gama credited with?
Colonial Patterns
- Who was Prince Henry of Portugal and what did he contribute to exploration?
- What did colonialism provide for Europe? What kinds of crops were grown?
- How was Africa affected by colonialism?
- What forces reshaped the West’s role in the world?
Outside the World Network
- What continents were included in the international framework of the postclassical period?
- What two regions were not affected by the new international exchange? What made them vulnerable to outside interference?
Political Issues in the Americas
- What inside difficulties of the Aztecs led to its weakness when the Spanish arrived? The Incas?
- What was the key Polynesian theme from the 7th century to 1400? What islands made up the initial base for Polynesia?
- Describe the founding and society of Hawaii.
Isolated Achievements by the Maori
- How did New Zealand become populated? What is the name of the peoples that moved there when they got to New Zealand?
- What were the achievements of the Maori?
Adding Up the Changes
- Define ethnocentric. What culture was considered superior?
- What “coincidences” explain the developments of international change after 1400? What was the overall result?