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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?

“since New Spain was discovered, great atrocities were committed”

“these so-called Christians set about stealing from people and murdering them”

“the indigenous people of the region and some were killed by members of the expedition”

“the bloody tyranny of these Christians have steadily escalated”

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Differing interpretations of the Bible by Christians in Europe eventually led to

the Reformation.

the Hundred Years’ War.

the Black Plague.

the Italian wars.

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Exploration was carried out

competitively among European nations.

cooperatively between the peoples of the world.

cooperatively between the nations of Europe.

with a sense of goodwill toward all people.

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The conquistadors were driven primarily by

the desire for gold.

a religious duty to acquire land for Spain.

an urge to distribute land to the native peoples.

a desire to have Indigenous peoples experience power and fame.

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The Peace of Augsburg ended the conflict between

German princes and the Holy Roman Emperor.

German princes and peasants who had revolted.

Martin Luther and the Roman Catholic Church.

Martin Luther and the Holy Roman Emperor.

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What role did Henry VIII play in the Reformation?

He led the Reformation in Germany.

He created the Church of England.

He stood trial at the Diet of Worms.

He brought reform to Switzerland.

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How did the end of the Hundred Years’ War in 1453 help spread the Renaissance across northern Europe?

It allowed France to focus on the Renaissance.

It allowed Spain to focus on the Renaissance.

It allowed Germany to focus on the Renaissance.

It allowed Russia to focus on the Renaissance.

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This photo shows an archeological site at Machu Picchu.

the Aztec

the Chavín

the Inca

the Maya

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How were the Mayas and the Zapotecs similar?

Both civilizations were ruled by an emperor.

Both civilizations played a ball game with hoops.

Both civilizations practiced monotheistic religions.

Both civilizations existed well into the 1400s.

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The chart shows that the Taino population was nearly 300,000 in 1492, and under 10,000 in 1548.

The steep decline of the Indigenous population due to exodus of Hispaniola following Columbus’s arrival.

The complete disappearance of the Taino from Brazil due to the Columbian Exchange.

An example of the impact that European exploration had on Indigenous populations.

An example of the severe decline of the Taino religious population after the mission system ended.

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Why did Europeans travel across the Mediterranean Sea to reach the Silk Road?

to obtain cloths, spices, and other goods

to discover ancient religious sites

to escape natural disasters at home

to search for a new home with opportunities

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What was one characteristic of early European exploration?

It was safe.

It was fast.

It was expensive.

It was predictable.

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At the beginning of the Renaissance, the Italian city of Rome included many elements taken from

Egyptian art and architecture.

Greek art and architecture.

Spanish art and architecture.

French art and architecture.

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After many people began reading and interpreting the Bible, they

began to support the Church’s teachings.

began to challenge the Church’s teachings.

ignored the Church.

abandoned the Church.

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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

south of Chile and Argentina.

at the southernmost point of Australia.

between the South China Sea and India.

at the southern tip of Africa.

During the Age of Discovery, the purpose of most European explorations was to search for resources and trade routes and to

claim territory outside of Europe.

find religious sites and relics.

bring food and supplies to the rest of the world.

expand the Holy Roman Empire.

During the Renaissance, an artist who was considered a “Renaissance man” because of his expertise in several areas was

Michelangelo.

Donatello.

da Vinci.

Botticelli.

The image shows a painting by Han Holbein the Younger called The Ambassadors.

Holbein blended techniques from the Italian Renaissance with his own artistic style.

Holbein blended ideas from Christian humanism with his own artistic style.

Holbein blended techniques from classical sculpture with his own artistic style.

Holbein blended ideas from Church doctrine with his own artistic style.

Which best states how the Renaissance affected Europe between 1300 and 1600?

The Renaissance led to major artistic changes but few social changes in Europe.

The Renaissance led to major social changes but few political changes in Europe.

The Renaissance led to no major artistic, social, or political changes in Europe.

The Renaissance led to major artistic, social, and political changes in Europe.

The middle colonies were founded

as safe havens for Catholics and Quakers.

as trading posts for fur.

for profit and as strategic trading posts.

for religion, profit, and strategy.

The Olmec people

constructed giant stone monuments.

built pyramids out of blocks of stone.

developed a writing system with pictographs.

created a system of numbers that included zero.

How did older civilizations change the way the Maya and Aztec people practiced their religion?

The Maya and Aztec made up their own religious practices without influence of older civilizations.

The Maya and Aztec's religion was mostly changed by Asian cultures through long-distance trade.

The Maya and Aztec started believing in one god like the ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians.

The Maya and Aztec were shaped by the Olmec as seen in their many-god beliefs and pyramid temples.

Which statement is true of the British colony of Jamestown?

It was founded as a debtor’s colony for British people who had lost their land as a result of a debt.

It was founded for profit and created the first colonial representative body.

It suffered severe losses due to disease and warfare with the Spanish.

It was seen by the British as their most immediately successful colony due to a rich economy based on tobacco.

During the Renaissance, Italian artists were supported by wealthy

priests.

scholars.

patrons.

popes.

Global exploration by sea was made possible primarily by

longer routes.

larger ships.

military strength.

new technology.

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