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1
The combined usage of the innovation in the late 1400's, shown below, helped bring about the
voyages of Zheng He.
spread of Islam to the Americas.
exploration of the Americas.
defeat of the Mongols.
2
Based on the picture below, one effect of the Encomienda system in Latin America was that it
created great promotion in social status.
exploited indigenous peoples.
promoted isolationism.
reduced Spanish influence.
3
One way in which the Aztec and Inca civilizations were similar is that they both
defeated the Spanish conquistadors.
settled primarily in river valleys.
developed advanced architectural techniques.
lacked strong central governments.
4
What does this drawing indicate about the Inca civilization?
the government was important during a natural disaster
agriculture involved cooperation and planning
superior military technology was used for defense
religion influenced architecture and literature
5
Which element of civilization is most clearly shown in this Maya artwork?
a system of education
urbanization
a code of laws
social classes
6
Which statement describes an impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the lives of Europeans?
Cross-cultural contacts between S. America & Asia declined.
Native Americans immigrated to Europe.
New diseases were brought to Europe.
Transfer of new products & ideas encouraged economic growth.
7
Which country had the most influence on the colonization of Latin America in the 1500s?
France
Netherlands
England
Spain
8
The social classsystem in Latin America during the 16th and 17th centuries reflects the
dominance of Spanish-born nobility
increasing social mobility of Native American Indians
emerging equality between social classes
influence of mestizo economic power
9
What is the best title for this diagram?
Middle Passage
Encomienda System
Columbian Exchange
Triangle Trade
10
The pictures below of Aztec and Inca civilizations show that these civilizations
Carried on extensive food trade with eachother
Relied on mechanized agricultural techniques
Adapted to their environment withcreative farming techniques
Relied on a single crop economy
11
A key objective of the mercantilism policy was to
develop assembly lines for industry.
establish colonies for trade benefits.
promote warfare throughout Europe.
support religious toleration in empires.
12
Why did the Aztec rulers welcome the Spanish explorers with open arms?
Were caught by surprise and couldn’t stop them
Wanted the goods there were trading
Thought they were long lost relatives
Believed it was the return of Quetzalcoatl
13
A cultural similarity shared by the Mayan, Inca, and Aztec civilizations include
written record keeping
beliefs in reincarnation
a common language
polytheist belief systems
14
The major impact on Western Europe, shown in the map below, was the introduction of
Christianity that led to the rise of the Catholic Church.
new food crops that improved the European diet.
diseases that drastically reduced the population of Europe.
new military technology that weakened local rulers.
15
One way the Incasadapted their environment was by
growing rice as a major agricultural product
creating floating gardens and irrigation systems
establishing an Encomienda system for labor
building a network of roads through the mountains
16
What economic system began to develop as a result of the transformation in global trade?
mercantilism
manorialism
capitalism
socialism
17
The picture below shows deck plans for shipping slaves across the Atlantic in what was called
Triangle Trade
The Middle Passage
Mercantilism
The Columbian Exchange
18
What were the three motivating factors for exploration in the new world?
God, gold, glory
Christianity, spices, gold
Ivory, ice, inquisition
Silver, silk, gold
19
The term“Mesoamerica” refers to what area?
North America
Portugal, Spain
Africa, Europe, North America
Mexico to Northern part of South America
20
What statement reflects population change that occurred as a result of the Columbian Exchange?
The introduction of goods caused a decline in Asian culture.
Native Americans migrated to Africa.
One third of Europe’s population died due to diseases.
Latin American populations became more ethnically mixed.