How did the poet Petrarch influence people during the Renaissance in Europe?

He encouraged people to study philosophy and literature.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European colonization?

to establish friendships with natives

How could a colony increase the wealth of the ruling country?

having markets trade only with the ruling country

These techniques were introduced in painting and sculpture during the Renaissance.

perspective, depth, and proportion

Why did European explorers conquer regions of the Americas?

They were searching for wealth.

Which describes the Columbian Exchange?

exchange of goods between the Americas and Europe

How did the encomienda system work?

Europeans were allowed to use Native Americans as slaves.

Why did many European countries search for ocean routes to Africa?

Land routes were dangerous and costly.

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1
Under mercantilism, what did a colony supply to the ruling country?
finished products
religious converts
raw materials
new European citizens
2
Which of the following effects of the Renaissance continues to affect people today?
use of the Gutenberg press to print religious books
invention of the watch
emphasis on studying only ancient cultures
sale of indulgences in the Catholic Church
3
What was one effect of the Renaissance invention of the printing press?
The demand for books declined.
Books became more expensive?
Fewer books were produced
More people learned to read
4
How did the poet Petrarch influence people during the Renaissance in Europe?
He was the finest sculptor of the Renaissance.
He mastered the art of perspective.
He encouraged people to study philosophy and literature.
He helped others display their art.
5
Which practice of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation?
excommunicating members
fasting
selling indulgences
allowing people to interpret the Bible
6
Which of these was NOT a reason for European countries to sponsor exploration to other lands?
to find gold and riches
to spread Christianity
new trade routes
to build ships
7
What did Europeans hope to find by exploring Africa?
gold and other riches
silk and other cloths
cinnamon and other spices
new ocean routes
8
Which of the following is NOT a change that took place during the Renaissance?
Art became more realistic.
Scientists made new discoveries about the solar system.
Religion became more unified.
Technology became more advanced.
9
Which of the following was NOT a reason for European colonization?
expansion of power
to establish friendships with natives
increased wealth
religious freedom
10
How could a colony increase the wealth of the ruling country?
by preventing new trade routes
having markets trade only with the ruling country
by bringing more people into the country
by encouraging more exploration
11
Which was the first country to experience a cultural and economic rebirth in Europe?
Spain
Germany
Italy
France
12
The Renaissance began after Italy's city-states grew and flourished economically.
true
false
13
These techniques were introduced in painting and sculpture during the Renaissance.
perspective, pointillism, and cubism
perspective, depth, and proportion
perspective, proportion, and cubism
perspective, proportion, and pointillism
14
The Catholic churches practice of selling indulgences helped to bring about the Reformation.
true
false
15
Where is the Cape of Good Hope?
on the southern tip of Africa
on the east coast of Asia
along the western edge of Europe
between Spain and Portugal
16
People wanting to interpret the bible for themselves helped to start the Reformation.
false
true
17
Why did European explorers conquer regions of the Americas?
They were searching for wealth.
They were in a war with South American countries.
They wanted to bring South Americans back to Spain.
They wanted to stop the spread of Christianity.
18
Which describes the Columbian Exchange?
exchange of goods between the Americas and Europe
a letter allowing explorers to make slaves of native peoples
attempt to convert the native peoples to Christianity
the spread of diseases such as smallpox, measles, and flu
19
How did the encomienda system work?
Native Americans worked the land in exchange for freedom.
Convicts worked in exchange for shorter prison sentences.
Europeans were allowed to use Native Americans as slaves.
Colonists went to America after Protestantism was outlawed.
20
Why did many European countries search for ocean routes to Africa?
Traveling by sea was the only way to reach Africa.
Land routes were dangerous and costly.
Land routes were controlled by Asian traders.
Traveling by land was convenient.

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