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1
Which explorer conquered the Aztecs in 1519?
Amerigo Vespucci
Hernan Cortes
Hernando de Soto
Juan Ponce de Leon
2
Why did European life expectancy slowly increase?
an increase in the number of doctors
less diseases spread throughout the region
nutritious crops became part of the European cuisine
the rise of medical technology
3
Why did the Indigenous religion and culture eventually suffer?
Indigenous people abandoned their native traditions to fit in
The Europeans took over culturally and religiously
The Spanish conquistadors banned any other cultural practices
the whole population died of disease
4
The Spanish system whereby Native Americans became enslaved laborers was the…?
Encomienda system
Spanish never enslaved the Native Americans
Inquisitionist System
Sistema de Labor
5
Who did Spain send on a voyage to claim land on the crown’s behalf?
Vasco da Gama
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus
Amerigo Vespucci
6
North and South America were named after…?
King Ferdinand of Spain
Amerigo Vespucci
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
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They came to Central and North America in search of gold.
Incas
Aztecs
Mayans
Conquistadors
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One main reason for European exploration was to -
conquer Africa
discover new animals
discover new spices
spread Christianity
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What was the Columbian Exchange?
a widespread exchange of exotic and lucrative goods from the New World
a financial crisis in Latin America that began in Columbia
a military coup attempting to dethrone the Columbian prince
an agreement between Columbia and Africa to exchange spices for slaves
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John Cabot (pictured below) was an Italian explorer sent by England to…?
persecute nearby Muslims
gather slaves
look for a route to Asia
collect new spices
11
What is the economic theory whereby countries gain power by building up their wealth?
Communism
Socialism
Mercantilism
Capitalism
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What event eventually leads to massive trade changes across the globe?
a religious war between Christians and Jews
the expansion of the Roman Empire
The Assassination of King Leo of the Byzantine Empire
Old world explorers interacting with indigenous groups
13
Who named and claimed Canada for France?
Samuel de Champlain
Christopher Columbus
Jacques Cartier
Joseph Nicollet
14
The Spanish first moved into the North American Southwest in an effort to
obtain trade goods.
strengthen the security of New Spain.
obtain precious metals.
establish missions.
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Economic system where a country exports more than they import.
Command
Mercantilism
Dictatorship
Free Market
16
Columbus's voyages to the Americas led to all of the following in Europe except -
increased rivalry among nations.
the availability of new sources of food.
interest in migrating to the Americas.
support for democratic ideals in government.
17
This explorer helped establish lucrative trade routes between India and Europe. Who was he/she?
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
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What caused the destruction of over 90% of the Native American population?
lack of medical knowledge
a Spanish massacre
genocide
disease
19
What is the definition of a person with “mestizo” descent?
mixed race: half Spanish, half Indian
100% white origin
complete Spaniard origin
100% indigenous
20
Which explorer pictured below demonstrated the power and wealth of the Ming Dynasty?
Emperor Chin Ho
Emperor Qui
Xinjin Min
Zheng He
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Which was NOT a reason that Europeans began to explore the world?
Find a quicker route to Asia for trade
Find wealth and resources for their country
Spread their religion
All of these were reasons Europeans had to explore
