Practice Comparing European And Non-european Exploration (2.4) - Chapter 4: Age of Exploration and Its Impacts

Practice: Comparing European and Non-European Exploration

Lesson 2.4Age of Exploration and Its Impacts

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Question 1.
What motivated European explorers during the Age of Exploration?
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Think about what treasures they sought.
Question 2.
Name one technological advancement that aided European explorers.
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Consider the types of ships or navigation tools.
3Question 3.
What was a primary economic motivation for European explorers?
- A) Diplomatic relations
- B) Precious metals
- C) Scientific research
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Consider what treasures were highly valued during that time.
4Question 4.
True or False: Zheng He aimed to establish permanent settlements in foreign lands.
- True
- False
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Think about what his objectives were.
Question 5.
Evaluate the long-term implications of the differences in approach to exploration between Europe and China. How might these differences affect their respective global standings today?
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Consider why geopolitical influences today trace back to historical exploration approaches.
Question 6.
Critique the societal impacts of the economic motivations of European explorers compared to the diplomacy-driven motives of Zheng He. What ethical considerations arise from these different goals?
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Reflect on ethical issues involved in colonization versus trade relationships.

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