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Unit 1: Renaissance, Reformation, And Age Of Exploration
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1) Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?
A
Islamic culture spread across Africa and Asia
B
European influence spread to the Western hemisphere (New World)
C
military dictatorships were established throughout Europe
D
independence movements developed in Asia and Africa
2) A major result of the Age of Exploration was
A
extensive migration of people from the Western Hemisphere to Europe and Asia
B
a long period of peace and prosperity for the nations of Western Europe
C
the fall of European national monarchies and the end of the power of the Catholic Church
D
the beginning of a period of European global domination (imperialism)
3) The Native American population of Mexico in 1492 has been estimated at 25 million; the population in 1608 has been estimated at 1.7 million. This decrease in population was mainly a result of
A
emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Africa
B
crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions
C
wars between various native groups
D
diseases introduced by the Spanish
4) In Latin America during the early period of Spanish colonialism, the deaths of large numbers of the native people led to
A
the importation of slaves from Africa
B
the removal of most Spanish troops from the Americas
C
improved health care in the colonies
D
a decline in Spanish immigration to the Americas
5) One reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec and Inca Empires rapid is that
A
these empires had no standing armies
B
the Aztecs and Incas joined together to fight the Spanish
C
the Spanish greatly outnumbered the Aztecs and Incas
D
the Spanish had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas did
6) Which was a characteristic of the policy of mercantilism followed by English colonial rulers in North America?
A
the colonies were required to provide raw materials to England and to purchase English manufactured goods
B
England encouraged the colonies to develop new political systems to meet colonial needs
C
the colonies were forced to develop local industries to support themselves
D
England sought trade agreements between its colonies and the English colonies in North America
7) The influence of African culture on some areas of Latin America was largely a result of the
A
Atlantic Slave Trade
B
American Revolution
C
building of the Panama Canal
D
success of Communist Revolutions
8) In many Latin American nations, a major effect of colonial rule has been the
A
concentration of power in a small group of landowners
B
equal distribution of wealth among social classes
C
economic control held by the Indian population
D
minor political role of the military
9) One result of the European conquest of Latin America was that in Latin America
A
Spanish became the major spoken language
B
many parliamentary democracies were established
C
the Aztec religion spread
D
Native American cultures flourished
10) The Crusades indirectly contributed to the discovery of the New World by
A
forcing the Turks to flee from Constantinople
B
increasing the power of the feudal lords
C
forcing the religious conversion of the Muslim population
D
stimulating European demand for goods from the East
11) In the 1600’s, the interest of Europeans in Africa was based mainly on Europe’s need to
A
market its surplus agricultural products
B
obtain workers for its colonies in the Americas
C
settle its surplus population on new lands
D
establish collective security arrangements
12) The printing press, the astrolabe, and the Mercator projection were technological advances that contributed to the
A
exploration and overseas expansion of the colonial empires
B
unification of Germany and Italy in the late 1800’s
C
spread of Islam in the 700’s and 800’s
D
growth of industry in Latin America during the late 1900’s
13) Reasons for migrations of people are described as “push factors” and “pull factors.” Which was a “pull factor” for many immigrants coming to the Americas between 1500 and 1700?
A
religious freedom
B
political oppression
C
Religious persecution
D
overpopulation
14) Which factor influenced the settlement of coastal regions of West Africa during the Age of Exploration?
A
European overpopulation
B
Diplomatic relations
C
economic opportunity
D
physical geography of the coast
15) How did technology change communication in the late thirteenth century?
A
It helped people to improve the living conditions in their societies.
B
It helped all citizens learn to read.
C
It enabled people to get information about other places and ideas.
D
It allowed people to quickly contact others around the world.
16) Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?
A
Certain resources were not available in all areas.
B
People wanted to take land and to keep control of that land.
C
The trails were used for communication between groups.
D
Travelers enjoyed exploring nearby lands after trading for spices.
17) There were many advancements during the Age of Exploration. Which led to the settlement of the Americas?
A
better printing technology
B
better sailing technology
C
better farming technology
D
better military technology
18) Early explorations of the New World have often been described as “the meeting of three civilizations.” To what does this description refer?
A
Three Central American cultures-the Aztec, Incas, and Mayans-came together to defend their lands.
B
Three more European nations agreed to jointly explore the New World.
C
The Spanish, Portuguese, and French explorers all met in the New World.
D
The European, Native American, and African cultures came together in the New World.
19) England became a Protestant country during the Reformation when its
A
Priests opposed reforms implemented by the Pope.
B
King declared himself the head of the Church of England.
C
Armies were exposed to Calvinist beliefs while in France.
D
People demanded the adoption of Lutheran beliefs.
20) The first African slaves were brought to the Americas to
A
Be servants for wealthy New England families.
B
Work on Portuguese sugar plantations in the Caribbean.
C
Build missions and settlements for the Spanish.
D
Help colonists fight wars against the Native Americans.
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