Which statements are accurate (more than one right answer)

Humanist theory gave europeans the worldview to explore, Advances in navigation gave explorers the means to explore, Explorers were motivated by gold, trade, God

Columbus was searching for a passage to Asia because...

He wanted to find a passage to Asia

Why were the Europeans able to take control of Indigenous lands in the Americas?

Because the European's had guns, germs and steel

Why did Renaissance Explorers think it was a good idea to expand Christianity

Because the bible encouraged them to spread their faith

3 Important developments that led to European exploration were:

More accurate maps, navigational tools and better boats

Exploration was encouraged for the following 3 reasons:

For Gold, Religion and to expand trade

Columbus's three ships were called

The Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria

Why did trade grow across Europe during the Renaissance?

Because the wealthy demanded luxury goods

Which statement best represents European worldviews during the colonial period

These natives deserve our help to become civilized at last"

The best Definition for IMPERIALISM is:

Extending a country's influence by dominating other nations

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Which statements are accurate (more than one right answer)
Humanist theory gave europeans the worldview to explore
Advances in navigation gave explorers the means to explore
Explorers were motivated by gold, trade, God
Explorers respected the rights of indigenous peoples
2
The economic view during the renaissance encouraged...
Savings and Caution
Growth and Expansion
Limitation and just buying goods that are local
Irrational Spending regardless of income
3
Columbus was searching for a passage to Asia because...
He wanted to find a passage to Asia
He wanted to find a passage to Italy
He hoped to be the first to map the Atlantic Ocean
He wanted to test newly invented nautical instruments
4
As European nations amassed lands that they controlled they were building ________.
Bridges
Empires
Connections
Mines
5
Why were the Europeans able to take control of Indigenous lands in the Americas?
Because the native people were weak
Because the European's had guns, germs and steel
Because the Europeans were smarter
Because the native people didn't mind them taking it
6
Why did Renaissance Explorers think it was a good idea to expand Christianity
They didn't want native beliefs to spread to Europe
Because the bible encouraged them to spread their faith
Because they wanted to anger the Muslims
Because they knew it was a good way to control slaves
7
The most important thing that Colonialism brought European nations, is what?
New lands to go to for vacation
Economic success and power
A better picture of the geography of the world
Access to exotic foods and products
8
3 Important developments that led to European exploration were:
Better boats, Sailing schools, invention of the telescope
Better Maps, the invention of GPS, Better boats
More accurate maps, navigational tools and better boats
Better navigation techniques, coal engines, better maps
9
A wealthy corporation taking advantage of a poor countries lax labor laws and cheap work force
Economic Hardship
Economic Piracy
Economic Prosperity
Economic Imperialism
10
Exploration was encouraged for the following 3 reasons:
Military protection, fear of the unknown and gold
For religion, gold and a desire to get strange foods
For Gold, Religion and to expand trade
To find dragons & treasure and win fair maidens
11
Columbus's three ships were called
The Nina, The Pinto, and the Santa Fe
The Noni, The Pinto and the Santa Cruz
The Nina, The Pinta and the Santa Claus
The Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria
12
After the Spanish invaded the Americas and took control how many indigenous people died?
9 Thousand
90 Million
90 Thousand
90
13
Why did trade grow across Europe during the Renaissance?
Because more and more traders from the East were arriving
Because they were celebrating the end of the plague
Because the wealthy demanded luxury goods
Because unlimited gold and silver deposits were found
14
Which statement best represents European worldviews during the colonial period
"The culture of these native people is rich and valuable"
"We have much to learn from this native culture"
"This native culture is not likely to gain much from us"
These natives deserve our help to become civilized at last"
15
Columbus landed in the Americas in
1399
1492
1592
1499
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The best Definition for IMPERIALISM is:
Going to war with another nation
Creating a trade relationship with distant nations
Forcing your religious views on someone else
Extending a country's influence by dominating other nations

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