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What did the Chavíns and the Incas have in common? A Both civilizations lived in the Andes Mountains. B Both civilizations lived along the Gulf Coast. C Both civilizations fell around 200 BCE. D Both civilizations fell in the 1530s.
A
The Treaty of Tordesillas best facilitated exploration by settling competition over colonized territories. establishing sea routes to Asia. sponsoring voyages along Africa's west coast. selecting trained explorers .
A
The encomienda system was a slavery system except that the enslaved could not be sold off the land. a noble attempt to care for the native people. a system in which land was distributed to the native people. a model for the medieval system to be developed in Spain.
A
Arranged from greatest privileges to fewest privileges, which is the correct order of the Spanish class system? peninsulares, criollos, mestizos, Indians, and enslaved persons peninsulares, mestizos, criollos, Indians, and enslaved persons criollos, peninsulares, mestizos, Indians, and enslaved persons mestizos, peninsulares, criollos, Indians, and enslaved persons
A
Based on this passage, which statement is true? The British panicked when they were shot at. The French and the American Indians were very alarmed. The British were on a hill in a circle. The British fired and then panicked. *British Newspaper Sept. 20, 1755
A
Cartography is the science of mapmaking. the process of transporting explorers. an advanced type of sailing ship. a device used for navigation.
A
How did interactions among the peoples and societies of the world during the age of discovery affect European technology? They led to technological growth. They had no real impact on technology. They were damaging to technological know-how. They stifled technological growth.
A
Paying tribute included giving gold or human sacrifice victims to a larger, more powerful empire. Which empire forced others to pay tribute? Aztec Empire Inca Empire Spanish Empire Portuguese Empire
A
What does this drawing show about enslaved Africans aboard this ship? It shows how tightly they were packed, which led to a harsh and often deadly journey. It shows how loosely they were packed, which led to a very safe and calming journey. It shows how comfortably they were packed, which led to a secure and harmless journey. It shows how carelessly they were packed, which led to a casual and effortless journey.
A
What was the most significant result of the Spanish colonization of Central and South America? Spain became rich by stealing the wealth of the American colonies. Spain brought advanced cultural values to the American colonies. Spain brought religion and high moral values to the American colonies. Spain was transformed by the cultural richness of the New World.
A
Which aspect of the financial system created by the Commercial Revolution most clearly paved the way for today's corporations? joint-stock companies state-created banks stock markets stable currencies
A
Which leader was imprisoned by Cortés? Moctezuma II Atahualpa Pizarro Columbus
A
Which statement best describes the effect of Triangular Trade on Africa? Communities were devastated, the population declined, families were torn apart, and slave trading wars claimed even more African lives. Societal fabric was destroyed, between 10-15 million Africans were sent to the New World, and the rise of African state banks occurred. Young, healthy Africans were sent to the New World, a smallpox epidemic further decreased the population, and Africa began growing coffee. Ten to twenty percent of Africans on the Middle Passage died due to inhumane conditions, West Africa became a trading post for corn and wheat, and wars for colonial control began.
A
Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Mayas? A. The Mayas developed city-states that were powerful but independent. B .The Maya civilization included different groups unified under a single religion. C. The Maya civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states. D The Mayas were ruled by representatives from different city-states.
A
Which statement best explains how terrace farming differed from slash-and-burn agriculture? A. Terrace farming was used to grow crops in mountain areas, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in rainforests. B. Terrace farming was used to grow crops in rainforests, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in mountain areas. C. Terrace farming allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops, while slash-and-burn agriculture could only be used to grow corn. D. Terrace farming could only be used to grow corn, while slash-and-burn agriculture allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops.
A
Which excerpt from the passage best supports Bartolomé's argument that the Spanish were not behaving as Christians should? "since New Spain was discovered, great atrocities were committed" "these so-called Christians set about stealing from people and murdering them" "the indigenous people of the region and some were killed by members of the expedition" "the bloody tyranny of these Christians have steadily escalated"
B
According to this map, why did the French do so well at the beginning of the Seven Years' War? The French had more land. The French fought on their own territory. The French repeatedly defeated the British Navy near the coast. The French surrounded the British *Seven Year's War map
B
How were the Mayas and the Zapotecs similar? Both civilizations were ruled by an emperor. Both civilizations played a ball game with hoops. Both civilizations practiced monotheistic religions. Both civilizations existed well into the 1400s.
B
In the first Spanish colonies, how did nearly all American Indians die? poison disease sacrifice neglect
B
Inca civilization was structured as A. a coalition of independent city-states. B. a large empire with one ruler. C. tribes unified under one religion. D. tribute states under a central authority.
B
The tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire A were governed directly by the emperor. B made regular payments to the emperor. C acted as powerful independent city-states. D surrounded the main Aztec city-state.
B
What is the best definition for mercantilism? an economic policy in which investors buy shares in a company in order to share the risks and profits an economic policy in which countries collect gold or silver and control trade an economic system in which individuals own businesses an economic system in which money is put into something, such as a business, in order to make a profit
B
What is the name for the time period depicted? Age of Columbus Age of Exploration Age of Slavery Age of Commerce
B
What was one of Portugal's main goals in exploring the west coast of Africa? to find the northernmost point of the continent to claim territory along the coast to find a sea route to North America to complete maps of the continent
B
What were some effects of the Columbian Exchange? Africa grew wealthy from the slave trade, the Americas gained gold from Europe, and the merchant class of Europe was born. Africa's population declined, the Americas flourished with plants from Europe, and wealth flowed in the European economy. African society was torn apart by the slave trade, the Americas exported finished goods to Europe, and European countries invested in the American stock market. West Africa began agricultural farming, the Americas were introduced to horses, and Europe started funding state banks.
B
Which Spanish class included Spanish colonists born in the Americas? peninsulares criollos mestizos conquistadors
B
Which conclusion is most readily drawn from the map? The location of the Spanish border would likely cause conflict with France and Britain. The closeness of French and British colonies would likely cause conflict. The French-controlled interior waterways were important to trade and stocks. The British-controlled coast was susceptible to invasion.
B
Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Chavíns? A The Chavíns developed city-states that were powerful but independent. B The Chavín civilization included different groups unified under a single religion. C The Chavín civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states. D The Chavíns were run by representatives from different city-states.
B
Which statement is true of the British colony of Jamestown? It was founded as a debtor's colony for British people who had lost their land as a result of a debt. It consisted of British people who were uninterested in spreading their religion or language. It suffered severe losses due to disease and warfare with the Spanish. It was seen by the British as their most immediately successful colony due to a rich economy based on tobacco.
B
Which statement most accurately describes the reasons for the Seven Years' War in North America? The French controlled the fur trade, and the British wanted to. Both the French and the British wanted control of the Ohio River Valley. The British wanted to convert American Indians to the Anglican religion. The British wanted to form alliances with American Indians, but all of them were already allied with the French.
B
Whose explorations led to a greater knowledge of North America, the Arctic, Australia, and the Hawaiian islands? Robert de La Salle's and Henry Hudson's Henry Hudson's and James Cook's Samuel de Champlain's and Robert de La Salle's James Cook's and Samuel de Champlain's
B
Why were joint-stock companies created? to allow individuals to finance and share the benefits of trade to reduce the risk of overseas business to let two or more individuals buy stock in a company to create bigger companies
B
For what primary purpose did the Spanish enslave many American Indians? to build churches and grow coffee to build ships and grow tobacco to work in mines and grow sugar to work on ranches and grow corn
C
How did Vasco da Gama's success in opening a seagoing trade route to Asia help Portugal? It allowed Portugal to make new maps of the East. It allowed Portugal to block other nations' explorations. It allowed Portugal to build a trading empire. It allowed Portugal to trade with the East for the first time.
C
In Inca society, the Sapa Inca served as A a chief. B a farmer. C the emperor. D the religious leader.
C
The Aztecs adopted which aspect of Maya civilization? A cacao bean currency B a central government C a stone calendar D a strong military
C
The fact that the astrolabe was developed in the Muslim empire implies that Europeans had more advanced technology. Europeans did not make use of new knowledge. the Muslim empire was technologically advanced. the world outside of Europe was undeveloped.
C
What gave rise to the slave trade? The lack of a skilled labor force in the Americas and the decline of the West African population caused residents to seek a living elsewhere. The shipment of gold from the Americas to Europe caused plantation owners to seek inexpensive laborers. The death of many American Indians to disease and the planting of labor-intensive crops. The global expansion of the spice trade and the rise of Christianity in the Americas.
C
What was one characteristic of early European exploration? It was safe. It was fast. It was expensive. It was predictable.
C
What was the Commercial Revolution? a trade war between European countries following the colonization of the New World the decrease in global trade between Europe, the Americas, and Africa an enormous change in the rules of commerce due to the Columbian Exchange the replacement of colonialism with mercantilism
C
Which choice accurately fills in the timeline in order? Quebec was founded, Jamestown was founded, and the Seven Years' War was fought. Virginia was founded, Quebec was founded, and the French and Indian War was fought. Jamestown was founded, Quebec was founded, and the Seven Years' War was fought. The Virginia Commonwealth was founded, New France was founded, and the French and Indian War was fought. *Blank Timeline
C
Which claim is supported by this reading? The men on board the ship treated the enslaved people well. The ship suffered an epidemic of bacterial infection. The enslaved people onboard suffered from illness with some frequency. A large percentage of the enslaved people onboard had died.
C
According to the map, the majority of the thirteen colonies were founded by Spain. The Netherlands. Sweden. Britain.
D
During the Age of Discovery, interactions between Asia and Europe led to competition for land and resources and caused trade setbacks for Europeans. led to the creation of maps that were too difficult to read. were welcome and peaceful. were accompanied by an increase in trade.
D
Global exploration by sea was made possible primarily by longer routes. larger ships. military strength. new technology.
D
What is the main conflict presented in this passage? Tribes in Canada were still loyal to France. The British feared revolt by the French Canadians. The colonists were distrustful of the British. British relationships with colonists and American Indians were problematic. *American Memory Timeline
D
What was the name of the contested fur-rich farmland where the French would trade manufactured goods to the American Indians for fur? the St. Lawrence River Valley the Hudson River Valley the Great Lakes region the Ohio Valley
D
Where were the first Spanish colonies located in the New World? in Canada in North America in South America in the West Indies
D
Which early American culture lived to the east of the Olmecs? A the Aztecs B the Chavins C the Incas D the Maya *Shows a map of Olmecs
D
In 1608, Samuel de Champlain returned to Canada to establish __________, the first successful French settlement in North America.
Quebec