Why were Italian traders ok with not finding a new way to Asia?

because they already had trade with Asia

The geocentric model of astronomy

. . . believes the center of the universe is the Earth

During the scientific revolution, the Catholic church . . .

imprisoned and tortured scientists

An economic system based on investing money for profit

uses logic and reason for understanding

Part of the Columbian Exchange included

diseases that killed about 90% of the American natives

greatly advanced mathematics and physics

The Columbian exchange

The trading of goods between America and Europe

Before the scientific revolution, Europeans got most of their ideas about nature from . . .

the Bible and ancient Greek thinkers, like Aristotle

Diseases killed many native Americans because

Europeans were from places with large populations

Sir Isaac Newton showed that . . .

force is equal to mass times speed

Ferdinand Magellan was an explorer who

is first to have his ship go around the world

The Middle Passage refers to

Trading slaves from Africa to America

Mercantilism was an idea that . . .

Kingdoms with the most gold were the most powerful

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Why were Italian traders ok with not finding a new way to Asia?
because they didn't like Asian trading good
because they already had trade with Asia
because they feared open ocean travel
because they were lazy
2
The geocentric model of astronomy
. . . believes the center of the universe is the Earth
believes the center of the solar system is the sun
3
During the scientific revolution, the Catholic church . . .
did not have an opinion about science
used science to explain the Bible
helped scientists
imprisoned and tortured scientists
4
Colonies were
all of the above
bad for natives of an area
a way for a country to get new lands
a country or area ruled by another country
5
Capitalism is . . .
A disease
The idea that capitals are more important than colonies
An economic system based on investing money for profit
6
Rationalism . . .
uses logic and reason for understanding
started with the Italians
is a way of lying
tries to show that science is wrong
7
A market economy . . .
helps poor people in need
expects that rare and wanted things will be worth more money
both 1 and 2
is one in which free trade will set the price for goods
8
Part of the Columbian Exchange included
diseases that killed about 90% of the American natives
working respectfully with Native Americans
9
Slavery in Africa
Both 1 and 2
None of the above
became much worse with the Europeans
had been common
10
The scientific revolution happened between the years of . . .
1715-1789
1500-1700
1800-1900
1300-1550
11
Our solar system, according to Copernicus, . . .
is geocentric
is the center of the universe
is heliocentric
is elliptical
12
Sir Isaac Newton
greatly advanced mathematics and physics
showed that the sun is the center of the solar system
invented the wheel
was a the "father" of electricity
13
The Columbian exchange
The trading of goods between America and Europe
The trading of slaves for gold
14
Inventions developed in the scientific revolution . . .
none of the above
were mostly tools to study nature
included the barometer, thermometer, and the 'scopes'
both answers one and two
15
During the Age of Exploration, explorers were . . .
all of the above
trying to spread Christianity
looking for gold and other valuables
hoping to win glory for themselves and their monarch
16
Before the scientific revolution, Europeans got most of their ideas about nature from . . .
the scientific method
the Bible and ancient Greek thinkers, like Aristotle
the Bible
ancient Greek thinkers, like Aristotle
17
What did Europeans want to find in their explorations?
America
The truth
Nemo or Dory
A new way to Asia
18
Diseases killed many native Americans because
Native Americans were dirtier than Europeans
Europeans were from places with large populations
19
The scientific method
was clearly described by Sir Francis Bacon
all of the above
tries to disprove ideas
seeks understanding with logic and observations
20
The impact of the Columbian Exchange was
New resources were gained by Europe and America
Europe got very rich and developed inflation
All of the above
Slavery on a scale that was larger and worse than ever
21
African slaves were wanted because
all of the above
most native Americans had died
many thought they weren't exactly human
they would be cheap farm labor
22
Sir Isaac Newton showed that . . .
force is equal to mass times speed
Jupiter had at least four moons
apples fall faster than oranges
the scientific method needed changes
23
Ferdinand Magellan was an explorer who
took control of Mexico
discovered America
is first to have his ship go around the world
found India
24
The Middle Passage refers to
Columbus's second voyage to America
Travelling to India
Trading slaves from Africa to America
None of the above
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Mercantilism was an idea that . . .
People should be able to trade with each other
Merchants were better than monarchs
Kingdoms with the most gold were the most powerful

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