World History Units 1 and 2 Review

Question 1

What is the system in which Spanish citizens were given a land grant and required Native Americans to work on the land?

Accepted Answer

Encomienda

Question 2

The Aztec developed this farming method to grow crops due to the conditions of their environment.

Accepted Answer

Chinampas

Question 3

Which is NOT a change brought about by the Ming Dynasty in China?

Accepted Answer

Exploration and colonization of the Americas

Question 4

This European nation first established trade routes along the African coast to trade with African kingdoms.

Accepted Answer

Portugal

Question 5

Which of the following is the belief system emphasized by the Ming Dynasty in China?

Accepted Answer

Confucianism

Question 6

There are Five Pillars within Islam. What is the pillar known as hajj?

Accepted Answer

A pilgrimage (journey) to Mecca

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT a motive for European exploration?

Accepted Answer

A desire to compete with China.

Question 8

One change caused by the Renaissance in Europe was:

Accepted Answer

A greater focus on humanism and less focus on religion.

Question 9

This crop was brought from the Americas to Europe and led to a massive population increase.

Accepted Answer

Potato

Question 10

Which of the following is the most significant reason the Spanish were able to conquer the Inca?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish took advantage of conflict between the Inca.

Question 11

What is one reason the Ming ended overseas exploration?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to focus on internal issues and strengthen the Great Wall.

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT a "gunpowder empire" in the Middle East and Asia from the 14th-16th centuries?

Accepted Answer

Songhai

Question 13

Which of the following belief systems led to fewer Chinese explorations overseas?

Accepted Answer

Confucianism

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