GO2

What was the Silk Road?

It facilitated trade and cultural exchange between East and West.

What types of goods spread along the Silk Road?

Silk, spices, and precious metals were commonly traded.

What were the dangers of the Silk Road?

Travelers faced threats from bandits and harsh environments.

What was the Columbian Exchange?

It involved the transfer of goods, people, and diseases between continents.

How did the Columbian Exchange impact globalization?

It significantly altered diets and economies worldwide.

What is meant by political globalization?

It refers to the spread of political ideas and institutions across borders.

How did mercantilist policies represent early globalization?

They promoted trade and accumulation of wealth through colonies.

In what ways did mercantilism lead to conflicts between European powers?

Competition for resources and trade routes sparked wars.

How were colonies treated during Mercantilism?

They were exploited for resources to benefit the mother country.

How did the transatlantic slave trade contribute to globalization?

It integrated labor markets across continents.

What economic impacts did the slave trade have on European economies?

It fueled industrial growth and increased wealth for some nations.

How did industrialization accelerate globalization?

It increased production capacity and demand for resources.

How did industrialized nations influence non-industrialized regions?

They imposed economic systems and exploited local resources.

How did industrialization increase imperialism?

It created a need for raw materials and new markets.

What continent was quickly divided among European Powers?

Africa was partitioned during the late 19th century.

What were the 3 G’s of old imperialism?

Gold, God, and Glory motivated imperial expansion.

What was the Berlin conference?

It regulated European colonization and trade in Africa.

How did imperialism create inequalities affecting global relations today?

It established power imbalances and economic dependencies.

What was the policy of Apartheid?

It enforced racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.

What resources led to the early globalization of Canada?

Fur, timber, and minerals were key exports.

What impact has globalization had on the Indigenous population of Canada?

It disrupted traditional lifestyles and led to cultural loss.

How has the government maintained a paternalistic attitude toward Canada?

Policies often prioritized control over Indigenous rights.

What has led the government of Canada to rethink its relationship with Indigenous Canadians?

Calls for reconciliation and recognition of rights have increased.