Warm-Up Exercise

1.3. What impelled European explorers to look west across the Atlantic? Identify some of the characteristics of fourteenth-century West African societies.

Correct Answer(s)

European Explorers:
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Characteristics of Fourteenth-Century West African Societies:
- Peoples in the region conducted trade with the Middle East.
- Most West African peoples were traders.
- There were a wide array of languages and political systems throughout the region.
- Peoples of the region were ruled by large West African empires.

Map Reference:
- [Illustration showing regions such as Mesa Verde, Cahokia, etc.]

European explorers looked west for trade routes and resources. Fourteenth-century West African societies were linked to the Middle East and had diverse languages and political systems.

Explanation:

European explorers looked west across the Atlantic due to the desire to find new trade routes and resources. They were impelled by the commercial revolution and sought goods like American products to engage in the Atlantic trade.

Regarding fourteenth-century West African societies, most were economically oriented towards the trans-Saharan trade networks, connecting with the Middle East. There was a wide array of languages and political systems present throughout the region.

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