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Unit 4 AMSCO Reading Questions 4.5-4.8
4.5
1.
What role did capital and joint-stock companies play in the growth of
maritime empires?
Joint-stock companies played a significant role in the growth of
maritime empires because they allowed exploration to continue
through investing. It also allowed the development of resources in
distant lands with a limited risk to investors. Capital played a
significant role in the growth of maritime empires since it allowed
people to produce more wealth in long-distance markets.
2.
Describe the development and impact of the triangular trade.
The development of the triangular trade was that Europeans desired
enslaved workers for labor from Africa. Enslaved Africans became a
part of an Atlantic trading system that used labor. The impact of the
triangular trade was that it brought new profits to Europe and the
Americas. The triangular trade allowed for Africans to be used as
enslaved labor to increase productivity.
3.
How did trade networks change during this time period? How did they
stay the same?
Trade networks changed during this time period since a new global
circulation of wealth, goods, and labor had occurred. Monopolies
were also created through joint-stock companies which helped
increase profit. It stayed the same since traditional regional markets
had continued to flourish in Afro-Eurasia.
4.
In what ways did European nation-states become involved in the
Indian Ocean trade and the demise of the Songhai Empire?
European nation-states became involved in the Indian Ocean trade
through joint-stock companies like the British and Dutch East India
Company. They used companies to expand their maritime empires in
places like the Indian Ocean. The European nation-states also had
better technologies like firearms which easily beat the Songhai
Empire.
5.
Describe the political, social and economic impact of the slave trade
on West Africa.
The economic impact of the slave trade is that African societies that
conducted slave raids became richer from selling their captives to
Europeans. The social impact was that gender distributions were
imbalanced due to two-third of males being taken. Women were
forced to do the jobs of men due to no men being able to fulfill their
roles. The political impact of the slave trade on West Africa was that
it weakened several West African Kingdoms like the Kongo. The loss
of so many people slowed their population growth and didn't allow
the kingdoms to prosper.
6.
How are Santeria, Vodun and Condomble examples of syncretism?
Santeria, Vodun, and Condomble are examples of syncretism
because African melded aspects of Christianity like Roman
Catholicism with their own traditions to create a new religious
tradition.
4.6
1.
How did Ana Nzing resist Portuguese control in South Central Africa?
Ana Nzing resisted Portuguese control in South Central Africa by
inciting a rebellion and allying with the Dutch. Nzing was able to
create a resistance against the Portuguese which allowed Matamba
to be an economically strong state.
2.
Describe how Russia’s use of serfdom led to the Pugachev Rebellion in
1774?
Russia’s use of serfdom led to the Pugachev Rebellion in 1774 since
Pugachev led a peasant rebellion against Catherine the Great for
giving over the serfs on their lands in exchange for political loyalty.
Russia’s use of serfdom caused an uprising against Catherine the
Great led by Pugachev in 1774. Also, the way peasants were treated
caused an uprising against serfdom since the government and
landowners only benefited from it.
3.
How were the outcomes of the Maratha Rebellion and the Pueblo
rebellion different?
The outcomes of the Maratha and Pueblo Rebellion were different
because in the Pueblo Rebellion, the Spaniards reconquered the
area. In the Maratha Empire, the Mughal Empire rule had ended
and didn’t come back while in the Pueblo Rebellion, the Spaniards
conquered their area back.
4.
In what ways were the Maroon Wars and Metacom’s war similar to
the Glorious Revolution?
How were they different?
The Maroon Wars and Metacom’s wars were similar to the Glorious
Revolution in many ways since they all sought to eliminate or rid a
power from their lands. The Maroon Wars and Metacom’s war was
different from the Glorious Revolution since they had slaves/native
revolts against an authority like Britain. The Maroon Wars and
Metacom’s wars were wars that were fought for freedom unlike the
Glorious Revolution.
4.7
1.
How were non-Muslims treated in the Mughal and Ottoman empires?
In the Ottoman Empire, non-muslims were treated very well due to
the religious tolerance in the Empire. Non-muslims like Christians
and Jews were able to practice their religion in the Ottoman Empire.
In the Mughal Empire, non-muslims were also treated well under the
rule of Akbar. Akbar allowed religious tolerance in the country
where he provided funds to build a catholic church and he supported
Sikhism.
2.
Why is Roxelana featured in this section?
Roxelana is featured in this section because she married Suleiman
where she became powerful in the Ottoman Empire. She went from
being a slave to commisioning ambitious public works projects.
Furthermore, Roxelana’s son succeeded Suleiman and became a
powerful figure during this time.
3.
Why did tensions exist between ethnic Han and ethnic Manchu people
in the Qing dynasty?
Tensions existed between ethnic Han and ethnic Manchu people in
the Qing dynasty because the Han ethnicity experienced intolerance
severely. Also Manchu people treated the Han people badly by
humiliating them with requirements like hairstyles.
4.
What developments led to a relative decline in anti-Jewish sentiment
in Europe during this time period?
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The developments that led to a relative decline in anti-Jewish
sentiment in Europe during this time period was the Scientific
Revolution and the Enlighenment.
5.
How did class systems in Russia and the Americas prevent social
mobility?
Class systems in Russia prevented social mobility by giving little
freedom to the lower peasant classes. By giving little freedom to the
serfs, it prevented social mobility from occurring. The Americas
class systems prevented social mobility by being assigned their
levels when they were baptized. Lower class people couldn’t move
up unless through intermarriage.
4.8
1.
What was the most significant change in the global economy between
1450 and 1750?
The most significant change in the global economy between 1450
and 1750 was the integration of the Western Hemisphere into the
global trading network.
2.
What role did silver play in bringing Europe into the global economy?
Silver played a big role in bringing Europe into the global economy
since it helped finance the increasing volume of trade between Asia
and Europe.
3.
In what ways did global labor demands lead to local social
disruptions?
In many ways global labor demands lead to local social disruptions
since gender imbalance occurred in Africa due to the millions of
African men sold and enslaved. Furthermore, the Atlantic Slave
Trade caused a demographic shift in Africa as more and more
African men were captured.