Section 2: The European World

Vocabulary Words

1. feudalism: A type of war and tradition
2. hierarchy: Christian people, and Europeans who believed that everything from the universe to an average house
3. Islam: People inspired by the teachings of the prophet muhammad
4. Marco Polo: Left their Native Venice to start on a journey
5. The Renaissance: The word Renaissance means Rebirth
6. Isabella: Is a queen of Castile and is married to king Ferdinand

Questions & Answers

1. Why did European traders not want to travel by land to Asia?

It was a lot of money and was really dangerous.


2. What technology was developed that made long distance sea voyages possible?

Cartography

3. Which influenced the other? Trade lead to new technology or did new technology lead to trade? Why?

Trade lead to new tech, because with new materials, they can make new things.