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Renaissance, Reformation, and Expansion — Test Answers

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What does the chart illustrate about Indigenous populations?

A
An example of the impact that European exploration had on Indigenous populations.
B
The steep decline of the Indigenous population due to exodus of Hispaniola following Columbus’s arrival.
C
The complete disappearance of the Taino from Brazil due to the Columbian Exchange.
D
An example of the severe decline of the Taino religious population after the mission system ended.
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The Incan empire expanded along which physical feature?

A
the Gulf of Mexico
B
the Yucatán Peninsula
C
the Caribbean Sea
D
the Andes Mountains
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An effect of the Great Peasants’ Revolt was that

A
Martin Luther voiced his support.
B
serfdom ended in Germany.
C
about 100,000 peasants died.
D
German princes were defeated.
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Global exploration by sea was made possible primarily by

A
larger ships.
B
longer routes.
C
military strength.
D
new technology.
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After the Peace of Augsburg, which religion was officially recognized in many German states?

A
Anglicanism
B
Lutheranism
C
Calvinism
D
Presbyterianism
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What gave rise to the slave trade?

A
The global expansion of the spice trade and the rise of Christianity in the Americas.
B
The shipment of gold from the Americas to Europe caused plantation owners to seek inexpensive laborers.
C
The death of many Indigenous peoples to disease and the planting of labor-intensive crops.
D
The lack of a skilled labor force in the Americas and the decline of the West African population caused residents to seek a living elsewhere.
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Which group was in the middle class in Mayan society?

A
merchants
B
warriors
C
laborers
D
farmers
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During the Renaissance, more Europeans became increasingly interested in

A
business and religion.
B
education and the military.
C
religion and spirituality.
D
education and the arts.
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The Peace of Augsburg ended the conflict between

A
German princes and the Holy Roman Emperor.
B
German princes and peasants who had revolted.
C
Martin Luther and the Roman Catholic Church.
D
Martin Luther and the Holy Roman Emperor.
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Where were the first Spanish colonies located in the Americas?

A
in the Caribbean
B
in mainland North America
C
in South America
D
in Canada
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What statement best describes the Catholic Church during the Renaissance?

A
The Catholic Church mostly remained separate from European politics and government.
B
The Catholic Church was increasingly seen as a corrupt institution with too much power.
C
The people of Europe had little contact with the Catholic Church, which had no influence over their lives.
D
The monarchs of Europe governed the Catholic Church and dictated its policies and practices.
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How did the Renaissance affect the power of independent monarchs?

A
It sparked a movement to make all monarchs independent.
B
It increased their power.
C
It sparked a movement to outlaw monarchies.
D
It decreased their power.
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What was an important part of Aztec religious rituals?

A
aqueducts
B
chinampas
C
knot work
D
music
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During the Age of Discovery, the purpose of most European explorations was to search for resources and trade routes and to

A
expand the Holy Roman Empire.
B
claim territory outside of Europe.
C
find religious sites and relics.
D
bring food and supplies to the rest of the world.
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Which best states how the Renaissance affected Europe between 1300 and 1600?

A
The Renaissance led to major artistic, social, and political changes in Europe.
B
The Renaissance led to no major artistic, social, or political changes in Europe.
C
The Renaissance led to major artistic changes but few social changes in Europe.
D
The Renaissance led to major social changes but few political changes in Europe.
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In Portugal, the ability and motivation to explore was aided by

A
the search for a better home.
B
strong leadership from Prince Henry.
C
the people’s open minds and generous spirits.
D
a desire to escape religious persecution.
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How did the Spanish influence native peoples of the Americas?

A
They made native peoples follow a class system.
B
They taught native peoples about central government.
C
They trained native peoples how to trade.
D
They converted native peoples to Catholicism.
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What were some effects of the Columbian Exchange?

A
Africa grew wealthy from the slave trade, the Americas gained gold from Europe, and the merchant class of Europe was born.
B
Africa’s population declined, the Americas flourished with plants from Europe, and wealth flowed in the European economy.
C
African society was torn apart by the slave trade, the Americas exported finished goods to Europe, and European countries invested in the American stock market.
D
West Africa began agricultural farming, the Americas were introduced to horses, and Europe started funding state banks.
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During the Renaissance, people began to question

A
classical ideas
B
scholarly ideas
C
religious ideas
D
secular ideas
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A goal of the Great Peasants’ Revolt was

A
to take wealth away from the Roman Catholic Church.
B
to oppose the spread of Protestantism in Germany.
C
to stop the raids on monasteries and churches.
D
to make Germany part of the Holy Roman Empire.

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