Question 1

By the 1500s and 1600s, the factors in this list led to

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European nations to explore and colonize North America

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Spain to abandon colonies in North America

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the Protestant Reformation to take place in Europe

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the Vikings to abandon their colonies in North America

Question 2

What impact did Marco Polo's travels have on European trade?

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It led to an increase in trade between Europe and Asia

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It had no significant impact on trade

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It caused a decline in trade between Europe and Asia

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It shifted the focus of trade away from Asia

Question 3

What was the INITIAL reason that many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

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To find new trade routes to Asia

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To find new sources of labor

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To form military alliances

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To spread Christianity to Africa

Question 4

Which reason best completes this list?

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To claim new territory

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To improve efficiency in manufacturing

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To locate potential new military allies

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To spread democratic ideals

Question 5

Which motive best completes the diagram?

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To expand empires

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To extend democracy

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To promote free enterprise

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To found utopian communities

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