Columbian Exchange: This term refers to the widespread exchange of goods, ideas, diseases, and people between Europe and the Americas during this time period.
Age of Exploration: This term describes an era when European nations embarked on voyages of discovery to find new trade routes and territories around the globe.
Colonialism: Colonialism refers to the practice of establishing colonies in foreign lands for economic exploitation or political control. In this case, it specifically relates to European countries' efforts to establish settlements in different parts of the world during this period.