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During the Renaissance, people began to question

scholarly ideas

classical ideas

secular ideas

religious ideas

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Where did Italian artists and writers flee for safety during the Italian wars?

South America

northern Europe

North America

southern Europe

In Portugal, the ability and motivation to explore was aided by

the people’s open minds and generous spirits.

a desire to escape religious persecution.

the search for a better home.

strong leadership from Prince Henry.

What were some effects of the Columbian Exchange?

Africa’s population declined, the Americas flourished with plants from Europe, and wealth flowed in the European economy.

West Africa began agricultural farming, the Americas were introduced to horses, and Europe started funding state banks.

Africa grew wealthy from the slave trade, the Americas gained gold from Europe, and the merchant class of Europe was born.

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.

Which statement best explains how terrace farming differed from slash-and-burn agriculture?

Terrace farming could only be used to grow corn, while slash-and-burn agriculture allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops.

Terrace farming was used to grow crops in rainforests, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in mountain areas.

Terrace farming was used to grow crops in mountain areas, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in rainforests.

Terrace farming allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops, while slash-and-burn agriculture could only be used to grow corn.

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