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

the onset of civil war and disorder

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

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

They dominated the cultures around them

Which of the following descriptions BEST defines the Renaissance period?

A time when there was a rebirth of classical knowledge

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

destroy all traces of the temples and religious symbols

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

Gave the leader ultimate power in making decisions

The main goal of education in Aztec society was to

Create loyal citizens to strengthen the state.

The Treaty of Tordesillas was created in order to:

Divide the land and trade routes between Spain and Portugal

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

belief in their cultural superiority

The scientific method’s greatest contribution was to

People to investigate using observations and experimentation

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

trade and contact with other nations is more difficult.

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

Availability of books - invention of the printing press

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

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