Common Sense is the answer
It was "the Golden Horde" who undertook the task of conquering Russia, although it should be noted that many other groups have attempted to take this land in the past as well.
One major power was the Ottoman Empire they because under treaty that was all the territories they owned were spilt and given to France, Russia, Greece and Britain
Sovereignty change the way that european countries interacted with one another because there were not cities anymore, they were countries that were ruled by kings, who right to govern come mostly from god, thus giving them total control over people from different nations that come into their territories. There was an increase in burocracy.
C-Food and water
Foreshadowing events to come, Columbus noted in his journal that the natives (Arawaks) were a gentle and trusting people who could easily be enslaved for the benefit of Spain.
During the fall of 1492, Columbus hoped to locate the Chinese emperor and explored many parts of the Caribbean. He sighted Cuba and ran the Santa Maria aground off Hispaniola ("La Isla Española"). The crew and all supplies had to be removed from the damaged ship and a small fort was erected on the island.
