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Conquest of the Americas — Unit test Answers

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The map shows the spread of religion across Europe in the mid-1500s.

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A
the Calvinist faith had spread from Switzerland to other parts of Europe.
B
the Reformation did not have a large impact in northern Europe.
C
the Catholic Church had lost much of its power in southern Europe.
D
the Anglican Church had become the dominant religion across Europe.
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Which statement is true of the agreements of the Council of Trent?

A
Selling indulgences was forbidden.
B
Lutherans could interpret the Bible.
C
Biblical text was open for discussion.
D
Protestantism would be tolerated.
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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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A Northern Renaissance writer who criticized the Catholic Church was

A
William Shakespeare.
B
Jan van Eyck.
C
Albrecht Dürer.
D
Desiderius Erasmus.
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In Inca society, the Sapa Inca served as

A
a chief.
B
a farmer.
C
the emperor.
D
the overseer
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Which humanist idea affected Renaissance society?

A
Reason is secondary to rational thought.
B
People are basically good at their core.
C
Reason is secondary to faith and truth.
D
People should always support their leaders.
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The Italian Renaissance spread across Europe in the late 1400s through

A
religion.
B
urbanization.
C
newspapers.
D
farming.
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How did the encomienda system function in the Spanish colonies?

A
It was a slavery system that did not allow the enslaved to be sold off the land.
B
It made noble attempts to care for the Indigenous peoples.
C
It established a system that distributed land to the Indigenous peoples.
D
It served as a model for the medieval system to be developed in Spain.
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The popularity of the Gutenberg press in Europe made books more accessible and motivated people to want to learn how to

A
write.
B
paint.
C
read.
D
travel.
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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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How did Thomas More’s work help spread humanistic ideas?

A
He applied them to the Church.
B
He applied them to society.
C
He applied them to theater.
D
He applied them to the arts.
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What impact did the Renaissance have on European society?

A
It increased the power of the Catholic Church.
B
It enabled Italy to conquer most of the continent.
C
It led people to question traditional religious teachings.
D
It inspired political leaders to share power with common people.
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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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Timeline from 1400 to 1800. Columbus reaches America in 1492. Enslaved persons arrive in the Americas in 1511. Spain's American empire is well established in 1540. The Dutch East India company is founded in 1602. The Seven Years' War ends in 1763.

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Age of Columbus
B
Age of Exploration
C
Age of Enslavement
D
Age of Commerce
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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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How did use of the vernacular affect the spread of humanism in Europe?

A
The vernacular helped artists create and distribute works that patrons liked.
B
The vernacular helped writers and philosophers reach wider audiences.
C
The vernacular helped scholars collect and study classical literature.
D
The vernacular helped politicians and businessmen maintain power.
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In the mid-1300s, John Wycliffe was

A
a critic of the Protestant Church.
B
a reverend in the Protestant Church.
C
a critic of the Catholic Church.
D
a leader in the Catholic Church.
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The Ninety-Five Theses called for many reforms, including

A
establishing new denominations.
B
banning the sale of indulgences.
C
allowing only priests to forgive sins.
D
building palaces with church funds.
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The tribute states of the ancient Aztec empire

A
were governed directly by the emperor.
B
made regular payments to the emperor.
C
acted as powerful independent city-states.
D
surrounded the main Aztec city-state.
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The illustration shows a section of a slave ship along the Middle Passage.

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It shows how tightly enslaved Africans were packed, which led to a harsh and often deadly journey.
B
It shows how loosely enslaved Africans were packed, which led to a very safe and calming journey.
C
It shows how comfortably enslaved Africans were packed, which led to a secure and harmless journey.
D
It shows how carelessly enslaved Africans were packed, which led to a casual and effortless journey.

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