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The Renaissance — Unit test Answers

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What did the Chavín and the Inca have in common?

A
Both civilizations lived in the Andes Mountains.
B
Both civilizations lived along the Gulf Coast.
C
Both civilizations fell around 200 BCE.
D
Both civilizations fell in the 1530s.
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When a nation conquers and settles another country for its own benefit, this practice is called

A
assimilation.
B
the mission system.
C
the encomienda system.
D
colonization.
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Read the passage by Bartolomé de las Casas.[Since New Spain was discovered], great atrocities were committed against the indigenous people of the region and some were killed by members of the expedition. These so-called Christians set about stealing from the people and murdering them on the pretense of settling the area. And [since that time] the great iniquities and injustices, the outrageous acts of violence and the bloody tyranny of these Christians have steadily escalated.–Bartolomé de las CasasWhich excerpt from the passage best supports Bartolomé’s argument that the Spanish were not behaving as Christians should?

A
“since New Spain was discovered, great atrocities were committed”
B
“these so-called Christians set about stealing from people and murdering them”
C
“the indigenous people of the region and some were killed by members of the expedition”
D
“the bloody tyranny of these Christians have steadily escalated”
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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
claim territory outside of Europe.
B
find religious sites and relics.
C
bring food and supplies to the rest of the world.
D
expand the Holy Roman Empire.
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Why did Europeans travel across the Mediterranean Sea to reach the Silk Road?

A
to obtain cloths, spices, and other goods
B
to discover ancient religious sites
C
to escape natural disasters at home
D
to search for a new home with opportunities
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What was one characteristic of early European exploration?

A
It was safe.
B
It was fast.
C
It was expensive.
D
It was predictable.
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Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Chavíns?

A
The Chavíns developed city-states that were powerful but independent.
B
The Chavín civilization included different groups unified under a single religion.
C
The Chavín civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states.
D
The Chavíns were run by representatives from different city-states.
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How did the Columbian Exchange affect the African people?

A
The introduction of new crops and the decimation of the Indigenous population in the New World led to the capture and enslavement of many African people.
B
The introduction of new crops and the Commercial Revolution in Europe led to the transfer of goods for African land.
C
The introduction of new animals and diseases to the Americas led to the Middle Passage, a ship route that transported many Indigenous peoples to Africa.
D
The introduction of the joint-stock company and the rise of cities and towns led many African people to invest in the New World.
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The conquistadors were driven primarily by

A
the desire for gold.
B
a religious duty to acquire land for Spain.
C
an urge to distribute land to the native peoples.
D
a desire to have Indigenous peoples experience power and fame.
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The map shows the area of The Seven Years’ War.

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The location of the Spanish border would likely cause conflict with France and Britain.
B
The closeness of French and British colonies would likely cause conflict.
C
The French-controlled interior waterways were important to trade and stocks.
D
The British-controlled coast was susceptible to invasion.
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Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Aztecs?

A
The Aztecs developed city-states that were powerful but independent.
B
The Aztec civilization included different groups unified under a single religion.
C
The Aztec civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states.
D
The Aztecs were ruled by representatives from different city-states.
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Which statement best describes the effect of Triangular Trade on Africa?

A
Communities were devastated, the population declined, families were torn apart, and slave trading wars claimed even more African lives.
B
Societal fabric was destroyed, between 10-15 million Africans were sent to the New World, and the rise of African state banks occurred.
C
Young, healthy Africans were sent to the New World, a smallpox epidemic further decreased the population, and Africa began growing coffee.
D
Ten to twenty percent of Africans on the Middle Passage died due to inhumane conditions, West Africa became a trading post for corn and wheat, and wars for colonial control began.
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The Treaty of Tordesillas best facilitated exploration by

A
settling competition over colonized territories.
B
establishing sea routes to Asia.
C
sponsoring voyages along Africa’s west coast.
D
selecting trained explorers.
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Which Spanish class included Spanish colonists born in the Americas?

A
peninsulares
B
criollos
C
mestizos
D
conquistadors
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Global exploration by sea was made possible primarily by

A
longer routes.
B
larger ships.
C
military strength.
D
new technology.
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Slash-and-burn agriculture is best defined as the process of

A
cutting plants and setting fires to fertilize farmland for crops.
B
cutting steps into a hillside to make a flat surface for crops.
C
using ash from fires to make farmland fertile for decades.
D
clearing forests to make farmland fertile for generations.
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The map shows early North America.

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New Spain
B
New France
C
New England
D
New Mexico
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What is the best definition for mercantilism?

A
an economic policy in which investors buy shares in a company in order to share the risks and profits
B
an economic policy in which countries collect gold or silver and control trade
C
an economic system in which individuals own businesses
D
an economic system in which money is put into something, such as a business, in order to make a profit
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The impact of the Commercial Revolution could be most felt in which realm?

A
There was a social impact; the merchant class grew and towns and cities became more populated.
B
There was a trade-related impact; the increase of global trade had an enormous effect on the Old and New World.
C
There was an economic impact; the birth of the banking system, growth of capitalism and companies dramatically increased the wealth of nations.
D
There was an environmental impact; the increased movement of goods and people drastically changed the environment.
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Which statement is the most accurate description of the middle colonies in the 1700s?

A
They were home to diverse immigrants, they were a center of trade, and they eventually came under British control.
B
They were home to Dutch immigrants who sought religious freedom, they were a center for banking, and they exported large amounts of grain.
C
They were home to wealth seekers, they were a center of commerce, and they exported large amounts of cattle.
D
They were home to solely British colonists, they were a center of trade, and they chiefly exported wood.

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