Mercantilists believed -

that wealth is limited and you must fight to attain it, that the "mother country" would sell more goods by acquiring colonies, that in order to acquire wealth, countries need colonies

What does this image reflect?

The social class system in Spain's colonies in America

Which developments indicate that Pre-Columbian civilizations were good at math and science?

the use of calendars, the use of zero

What is a similarity between many of the pre-Columbian civilizations?

Polytheism, Human sacrifice occurred, Maize was important to their diet

Why did the Age of Exploration begin?

Overland trade was cut off by the Ottoman Empire

Why did exploration become possible in the late 1400s?

The use of the compass and new sail

How did the travels of Marco Polo impact Europe?

it created more interest in different cultures

How did the Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights influence England?

they limited the power of monarchs

How were those who practiced Hinduism treated by Muslim conquerors in the South Asia?

There were periods of conflict but also periods of peaceful coexistence

How did the Atlantic slave trade impact Africa?

West African communities faced violence and population loss

How did the Columbian Exchange impact the world?

it introduced new foods to Europe and the Americas

The idea that one ruler should make all decisions

What made it possible for the Mongol Empire to be successful?

horsemanship skills, the stirrup, strong leaders like Chinggis Khan

What did Enlightenment thinkers believe about how to get information?

through the use of reason and laws of nature

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1
What goods went from the Americas to Europe during the Commercial Revolution?
spices
silks and porcelain
tea
Sugar and tobacco
2
Mercantilists believed -
that wealth is unlimited in the world
that wealth is limited and you must fight to attain it
that the "mother country" would sell more goods by acquiring colonies
that in order to acquire wealth, countries need colonies
3
What does this image reflect?
The social hierarchy in the European "Old Regime"
The social class system in Spain's colonies in America
The Aztec's social hierarchy
The social class system supported by the Sikhs
4
Who had the most power in Japanese societies?
The Daimyo
The church
The Emperor
The Shogun
5
Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke believed that -
wealth should be equally distributed
people should be separated by nationality
the people have the power
religious values should play a part in government
6
Which developments indicate that Pre-Columbian civilizations were good at math and science?
the use of calendars
the use of a writing system
the use of zero
the study of Greek philosophy
7
Which of the following is a belief of Sikhism?
The belief in many gods
All humans are equal
Salvation can't be determined by how good a person you are
The implementation of a strict social class system
8
What is a similarity between many of the pre-Columbian civilizations?
Polytheism
Human sacrifice occurred
An extensive trade system
Maize was important to their diet
9
What killed most Native Americans as a result of European exploration?
diseases
Introduction of new animals
drought that killed plants
Europe's superior weaponry
10
Why did the Age of Exploration begin?
Christian explorers were looking for a way to escape religious persecution
Explorers began to conquer other lands in the name of religion
Overland trade was cut off by the Ottoman Empire
Rewards were offered to Ottoman explorers who discovered gold
11
Why did exploration become possible in the late 1400s?
The use of the compass and new sail
The Atlantic slave trade made it possible
Explorers had the support of the English government
Ibn Battuta's travels made it possible
12
Who was the first to lead an expedition to travel around the world?
John Cabot
Henry Hudson
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
13
How did the travels of Marco Polo impact Europe?
civilizations in East Asia were discovered
it created more interest in different cultures
it led to the development of slavery
trade reduced
14
How did the Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights influence England?
they limited the power of monarchs
they allowed for the creation of English colonies
they protected religious freedom
they limited the power of Parliament
15
How were those who practiced Hinduism treated by Muslim conquerors in the South Asia?
There were periods of conflict but also periods of peaceful coexistence
Most Indian people converted to Sikhism to combine Hindu and Muslim beliefs
Muslim conquerors adopted some Hindu customs
People were forced to convert to Islam
16
How did the Atlantic slave trade impact Africa?
Europe set up factories in West Africa
West African communities faced violence and population loss
Africans hired Europeans to train their military
Animism no longer existed in Africa
17
Which absolute ruler built the palace of Versailles to oversee the nobility?
Catherine the Great
Peter the Great
Louis XIV
Henry VIII
18
How did the Columbian Exchange impact the world?
It led to economic problems in China
It caused a decline in European population
it introduced new foods to Europe and the Americas
It led to the spread of Hinduism
19
What is absolutism?
The idea that a strong central government should still provide basic rights
The idea that one ruler should make all decisions
The idea that countries should have total control by conquering territories
The idea that people should be arrested without a trial
20
Which was the first English colony in the Americas?
New Netherland
Georgia
Jamestown
Plymouth Rock
21
What made it possible for the Mongol Empire to be successful?
water navigation skills
horsemanship skills
the stirrup
strong leaders like Chinggis Khan
22
Why were the Spanish able to defeat the Aztecs?
Spain joined the Incas to fight against the Aztecs
The Aztecs refused to fight back
They had superior weapons
The Spanish had larger armies than the Aztecs
23
What did Enlightenment thinkers believe about how to get information?
through the use of reason and laws of nature
by relying on the church
by using data provided by Ancient Greece and Rome
by listening to kings and queens

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