Trade was important to the Aztecs because:

Tenochtitlan was small and they could not produce everything

Increased wealth of the Italian city states, resulted in all of the following changes except

An increase in democratic freedoms in the city-states

The scientific method’s greatest contribution was to

People to investigate using observations and experimentation

Identify the element of Spanish worldview that MOST contributed to Spanish imperialism.

belief in their cultural superiority

The immediate response to the signing of the Unequal Treaties in Japan was:

the onset of civil war and disorder

The Treaty of Tordesillas was created in order to:

Divide the land and trade routes between Spain and Portugal

The ideas of the Protestant Reformation spread quickly across Europe, mostly because of the

Availability of books - invention of the printing press

Which of the following statements describes a disadvantage of the island location of Japan?

trade and contact with other nations is more difficult.

The main goal of education in Aztec society was to

Create loyal citizens to strengthen the state.

Immediately after the conquest of the Aztec Empire, the Spanish took steps to

destroy all traces of the temples and religious symbols

Which of the following is TRUE of Aztec civilization before contact with Spain?

They dominated the cultures around them

Medieval society in Europe and the Aztecs were most similar in that both societies

Gave the leader ultimate power in making decisions

Which of the following descriptions BEST defines the Renaissance period?

A time when there was a rebirth of classical knowledge

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1
Trade was important to the Aztecs because:
Tenochtitlan was small and they could not produce everything
They needed money
It was a way to trap slaves
They valued other cultures
2
Increased wealth of the Italian city states, resulted in all of the following changes except
An increase in democratic freedoms in the city-states
An increase in conflict and warfare among the city-states
Growing demands for artistic works luxury items
Growing exposure to ideas and products from other lands
3
The scientific method’s greatest contribution was to
Encourage individuals to accept traditional explanations
The teachings of the Church could explain everything in life
People to investigate using observations and experimentation
D. Explain how government should work to improve society
4
Identify the element of Spanish worldview that MOST contributed to Spanish imperialism.
belief in their cultural superiority
desire to convert others to Catholicism
desire for glory
desire to gain knowledge
5
The immediate response to the signing of the Unequal Treaties in Japan was:
the onset of civil war and disorder
a decrease in trade and industry
the end of Japanese independence
an increase in support for the Shogun
6
The Treaty of Tordesillas was created in order to:
Create a reason for war between the two countries
Divide the world into two religious territories
Create peace among all countries of the world
Divide the land and trade routes between Spain and Portugal
7
The ideas of the Protestant Reformation spread quickly across Europe, mostly because of the
Increase in the number of Universities throughout Europe
Invention of new methods of transportation
Availability of books - invention of the printing press
Increase in trade that occurred during the Renaissance
8
What two elements were often portrayed in paintings of the Renaissance period?
Landscapes and humans
Landscapes and animals
<p>Only humans</p>
Only landscapes
9
Who made up the LARGEST group of the population in Mexico in 2006?
European Descendants
Indigenous People
Other
Mestizos
10
Identify one of the major results of BLACK DEATH on society :
None of the above
No effect on population
Increase in population
Decrease in population
11
Which of the following statements describes a disadvantage of the island location of Japan?
It helped to protect Japan from foreign invaders.
trade and contact with other nations is more difficult.
It allowed Japan to close itself to foreign influences.
resources of the sea helped to feed and employ the people.
12
The main goal of education in Aztec society was to
Teach children about other cultures and civilizations.
Create loyal citizens to strengthen the state.
Allow citizens to explore their interests and talents.
Encourage students to be independent, critical thinkers.
13
Immediately after the conquest of the Aztec Empire, the Spanish took steps to
establish the independence of the new Spanish colony
preserve the Aztec leadership and political structure
prevent the intermarriage of Spanish and Indigenous people
destroy all traces of the temples and religious symbols
14
Which of the following is TRUE of Aztec civilization before contact with Spain?
The feudal system was a dominant part of their culture
They lived in a classless society
The rights of the individual were maintained
They dominated the cultures around them
15
What challenges did the Japanese face in maintaining their culture during adaptation?
eliminating social classes such as the Samurai
valuing ideals such as honour, respect and loyalty
Both A and C.
emphasizing loyalty to the Emperor
16
Although the emperor was considered the supreme ruler, the real power was held by:
Shogun
Han
Daimyo
Samurai
17
In order to have one religion like in the West, the emperor discouraged Buddhism and encouraged
Catholicism
Shintoism
Confucianism
Christianity
18
Medieval society in Europe and the Aztecs were most similar in that both societies
Encouraged citizens to improve their social status
Gave the leader ultimate power in making decisions
Believed that all citizens should receive education
Were centered around one major city
19
The worldviews of the Aztecs and the Spanish were similar in that both cultures valued
democratic beliefs
religious toleration
economic equality
military service
20
Which of the following descriptions BEST defines the Renaissance period?
A time following the feudal system of the Middle Ages.
A period of time with increased imperialism and exploration
A time when populations in Europe became more urbanized.
A time when there was a rebirth of classical knowledge

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