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How was the Inca empire impacted by European exploration and colonization?

A
The Spanish forced the Incans to adopt their language, religion, and way of life.
B
The Spanish crowned Atahualpa as emperor of the Inca.
C
The Spanish enriched the Inca empire by buying goods with gold and silver.
D
The Spanish forced many Inca to work as conquistadors.
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The chart shows that the Taino population was nearly 300,000 in 1492, and under 10,000 in 1548.

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A
The steep decline of the Indigenous population due to exodus of Hispaniola following Columbus’s arrival.
B
The complete disappearance of the Taino from Brazil due to the Columbian Exchange.
C
An example of the impact that European exploration had on Indigenous populations.
D
An example of the severe decline of the Taino religious population after the mission system ended.
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During the Renaissance, an artist who was considered a “Renaissance man” because of his expertise in several areas was

A
Michelangelo.
B
Donatello.
C
da Vinci.
D
Botticelli.
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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 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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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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How did the Northern Renaissance contribute to the political developments begun by the Italian Renaissance?

A
It strengthened criticisms of religious thinking.
B
It added an emphasis on classical philosophy.
C
It reinforced ideas about the importance of the individual.
D
It demonstrated the value of artistic contributions to government.
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After many people began reading and interpreting the Bible, they

A
began to support the Church’s teachings.
B
began to challenge the Church’s teachings.
C
ignored the Church.
D
abandoned the Church.
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By 1500, Renaissance ideas were mainly being spread across Europe through

A
speeches.
B
books.
C
recordings.
D
politicians.
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As navigation skills advanced, explorers reached the area now known as the Straits of Magellan. The Straits of Magellan are located

A
south of Chile and Argentina.
B
at the southernmost point of Australia.
C
between the South China Sea and India.
D
at the southern tip of Africa.
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Which word best defines the term Renaissance?

A
birth
B
rebirth
C
beginning
D
end

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