AP World History Unit 4 Study Guide (Transoceanic
Explore how cross-cultural exchanges from 1450–1750 led to major tech innovations like the caravel, compass, and astrolabe. These advances improved navigation and ship design, boosting global trade and enabling transoceanic exploration and expansion.
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Unit 4: Transoceanic Interconnections Study Guide
c. 1450-1750
Topic 4.1 Technological Innovations from 1450 - 1750
Learning Objective
Expain how
crosa-cultural
irte’Bctons resultec in
the diffusion of
technology and
facilitatec changes in
patterns of trade and
travel from 1450 to
1750.
Historical Developments
Kncwedge, sciertific learning, and
technology from the Classical, Islamic,
ana Asian worlds spread, fat rtat ng
European technological developments
and innovation.
Tne developments included the
product on of new tools, innovations in
ship designs, and an improved
uncerstanc ng o' -eg ona wind anc
currents patterns—all of which mace
transoceanic travel and trace passible.
Innovations in ship design:
• -CaraveJ
• 'Carrack
• F Jyl
European technological cevelopments
influenoed by o-oss-ojlt jra
interactions with tne Classical. Islamic,
and Asian worias:
• Lateen sail
• ‘Compass
• Ast-onom sal charts
1. Describe technological diffusions that occurred in the 1450-1750 time
period. Name the technology, its origins, and where it diffused.
- From 1450 ta 1750, technological diffusions that occurred during this period
helped improve maritime activity
- Gunpowder originated in China in the 9th century, diffused to Europe then the
Americas
- Printing press: originated in Germany in 1450, diffused to Europe than North
America
- Steam engine: originated in England in the 17th century, diffused to Europe
then the Americas
- Gunsmithing: originated in Germany in the 15th century, diffused to Europe then
to the Americas
- Gold, silk, + spices: originated in Portugal, diffused to Holland
- Guns: originated in Portugal, diffused to West Africa
- Lateen sail: originated in Rome; diffused to the Indian Ocean
- Compass: originated in China, diffused to Europe
-
c. 1450-1750
Topic 4.1 Technological Innovations from 1450 - 1750
Learning Objective
Expain how
crosa-cultural
irte’Bctons resultec in
the diffusion of
technology and
facilitatec changes in
patterns of trade and
travel from 1450 to
1750.
Historical Developments
Kncwedge, sciertific learning, and
technology from the Classical, Islamic,
ana Asian worlds spread, fat rtat ng
European technological developments
and innovation.
Tne developments included the
product on of new tools, innovations in
ship designs, and an improved
uncerstanc ng o' -eg ona wind anc
currents patterns—all of which mace
transoceanic travel and trace passible.
Innovations in ship design:
• -CaraveJ
• 'Carrack
• F Jyl
European technological cevelopments
influenoed by o-oss-ojlt jra
interactions with tne Classical. Islamic,
and Asian worias:
• Lateen sail
• ‘Compass
• Ast-onom sal charts
1. Describe technological diffusions that occurred in the 1450-1750 time
period. Name the technology, its origins, and where it diffused.
- From 1450 ta 1750, technological diffusions that occurred during this period
helped improve maritime activity
- Gunpowder originated in China in the 9th century, diffused to Europe then the
Americas
- Printing press: originated in Germany in 1450, diffused to Europe than North
America
- Steam engine: originated in England in the 17th century, diffused to Europe
then the Americas
- Gunsmithing: originated in Germany in the 15th century, diffused to Europe then
to the Americas
- Gold, silk, + spices: originated in Portugal, diffused to Holland
- Guns: originated in Portugal, diffused to West Africa
- Lateen sail: originated in Rome; diffused to the Indian Ocean
- Compass: originated in China, diffused to Europe
-
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