Absolutist Monarchs in Europe sought to do which of these?

centralize political power within their countries

Which event BEST shows the impact of the economic factors of supply and demand?

European exploration and colonization

What was the BIGGEST reason that Europeans began to explore unknown regions of the world?

New raw materials and new markets to sell goods, gain wealth

Which of these would have been a positive effect of the Columbian Exchange?

improved diet in the Americas and Europe

Which conclusion regarding joint-stock companies is MOST LIKELY accurate?

People could pool large amounts of capital for voyages.

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1
Absolutist Monarchs in Europe sought to do which of these?
prove their greatness by emancipating slaves
increase political rights for commoners
centralize political power within their countries
encourage rebellion from the peasants and serfs
2
Which event BEST shows the impact of the economic factors of supply and demand?
European exploration and colonization
European Feudalism
European divine right monarchy
European religious reformation
3
Which absolutist ruler built the Palace of Versailles and set the rules for the French Court?
Louis XIV
Louis XVI
Peter I
Henry VIII
4
The Age of Exploration benefited from the astrolabe & the compass, which were adapted from
British Soldiers
Byzantine scholars
Muslim Sailors
African Kings
5
What was the BIGGEST reason that Europeans began to explore unknown regions of the world?
To teach uncivilized cultures the correct way to live.
To discover new lands, new creatures, and new cultures.
New raw materials and new markets to sell goods, gain wealth
Belief that others needed to be taught about Christianity.
6
Which of these would have been a positive effect of the Columbian Exchange?
a reduction in European wars
improved diet in the Americas and Europe
social equality in the Americas
the spread of influenza in Europe
7
Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations challenges mercantilist principles with the capitalist idea of
entrepreneurial spirit
voluntary exchange
profit motive
economic freedom
8
Which conclusion regarding joint-stock companies is MOST LIKELY accurate?
People could pool large amounts of capital for voyages.
Charters for the companies were freely given by monarchs.
Monarchs were unwilling to fund risky overseas ventures.
They were less efficient in facilitating international trade

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