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Age Of Exploration
Test Description: Regents multiple choice questions on the Age of Exploration (ch. 13 of our textbook) Through Jan. '02
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) In the 1600s, the interest of Europeans in Africa was based mainly on Europe's need to
A
obtain workers for its colonies in the Americas
B
market its surplus agricultural products
C
settle its surplus population on new lands
D
establish collective security arrangements
2) The economic policy of mercantilism first developed during the
A
Cold War
B
Enlightenment
C
Green Revolution
D
Age of Exploration
3) A major reason for the end of the Aztec Empire was
A
a conflict with the Inca Empire
B
the technology of the Spanish conquistadors
C
political corruption and an unstable government
D
the refusal to obey their leaders
4) Which statement explains the long-term significance of the travels of Christopher Columbus?
A
He was the first to cirvumnavigate the earth
B
His calculation are the basis for modern maps
C
He started a vast cultural exchange
D
He was a model of fair treatment for minorities
5) A major reason that the Spanish were able to conquer the peoples of the Americas was the
A
military technology of the Spanish conquerors
B
inability of the native peoples to adapt to Spanish culture
C
unified resistance of native peoples to Spanish demands
D
enforced slavery of the native peoples by the Spanish
6) The purpose of the encomienda system in Latin America was to
A
control overpopulation in urban centers
B
obtain labor and taxes from the native peoples
C
introduce political ideas into the colonies gradually
D
convert native peoples to Protestantism
7) Which development led to the shortages of labor in 14th century Europe and 16th and 17th century North and South America?
A
rise of nation states.
B
outbreak of the Black Death and smallpox
C
fall of Constantinople
D
introduction of new military technologies
8) Which statement about the Columbian exchange (CE) is a fact rather than an opinion?
A
The CE brought new foods and products to Europe
B
The CE created a modern Europe.
C
The CE benefited Europe more
D
The CE had a positive effect on the Americas
9) Which statement best illustrates the concept of European mercantilism during the Age of Exploration?
A
France refused to give support to weak industries.
B
England encouraged free trade among its colonies
C
Spain reduced exports to its South American colonies
D
Portugal sought trade benefits from its colonies
10) Which statement about the encomienda system during the 16th and 17th centuries is accurate?
A
Spanish influence declined in its colonies.
B
Native Americans were forced to labor on estates.
C
Aztec and Inca civilizations prospered.
D
Life expectancy among Native Americans increased
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