Age of Exploration: A historical period characterized by extensive global exploration undertaken by European nations seeking new trade routes and territories.
Columbian Exchange: The widespread transfer of plants, animals, diseases, people, technology, and ideas between Afro-Eurasia (Old World) and the Americas (New World) following Christopher Columbus' voyages.
Globalization: The process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among different regions or countries through various means like trade, communication, migration etc.