Renaissance / European Exploration

Question 1

What was a consequence of mercantilism on colonists?

Accepted Answer

created a monopoly for imports sold in the colonies

Question 2

The result of the passage, according to the author, suggests that-

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effective rulers are feared by their subjects

Question 3

Mexico speaks Spanish because they were colonized by the _____________________.

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 4

What expanded the circulation of literary works during the Renaissance?

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The printing press

Question 5

Which colony did Portugal establish in the New World?

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Brazil

Question 6

Portuguese speaking Brazil was colonized by the country of...

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Portugal

Question 7

In the 1600s why did many European nations usually prefer to move goods by sea instead of land?

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Ships could carry more than land vehicles.

Question 8

The invention below was first created by...

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The Spanish

Question 9

During the 17th century, all of Europe competed to establish empires in the Americas except—

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Italy

Question 10

Western Europe, a major immediate effect of the Reformation was a

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decline in religious unity and power of the Catholic Church

Question 11

After he published the “95 Theses” _______________ was excommunicated from the Catholic Church.

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Martin Luther

Question 12

After four voyages, what did Columbus believe he had found?

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Islands close to Asia

Question 13

Which invention aided Martin Luther in his struggles against the Roman Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

the printing press

Question 14

1. When European exploration of the Americas began, most European governments were _______.

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Monarchies

Question 15

Which is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance humanists?

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emphasized the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church

Question 16

How did the Italian city-states gain wealth during the Renaissance?

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through the use of trade between Europe and the East

Question 17

Which period in European history is most closely associated with this statement?

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Protestant Reformation

Question 18

When European exploration of the Americas began, most European governments were—

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monarchies

Question 19

Which of the following was not a motivation for Europeans to explore the New World?

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Greg

Question 20

Which is a characteristic of mercantilism followed by the Spanish in Latin America?

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Colonies gave materials to Spain and purchased Spanish goods

Question 21

After four voyages, Christopher Columbus believed he had found islands close to _______.

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Asia

Question 22

Spanish Conquistadores brought _________, resulting in the deaths of millions of native people.

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diseases

Question 23

The area labeled 2 on the map was colonized by—

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England

Question 24

Which period in history is most closely associated with da Vinci and Michaelangelo?

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Renaissance

Question 25

The continents of the “new world” were named after which of these explorers?

Accepted Answer

Amerigo Vespucci

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