The scientific method’s greatest contribution was to

People to investigate using observations and experimentation

Trade was important to the Aztecs because:

Tenochtitlan was small and they could not produce everything

Which of the following descriptions BEST defines the Renaissance period?

A time when there was a rebirth of classical knowledge

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

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

destroy all traces of the temples and religious symbols

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

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

the onset of civil war and disorder

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

An increase in democratic freedoms in the city-states

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.

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

belief in their cultural superiority

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

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