Question 1

In what country did the Renaissance begin?

Accepted Answer

Italy

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France

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Spain

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England

Question 2

Who created an in interest in trading valuable good with Asia?

Accepted Answer

Marco Polo

Answer

Henry Hudson

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Christopher Columbus

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Hernan Cortes

Question 3

The compass, the astrolabe, better maps, and better ships all resulted in ...

Accepted Answer

Improvements in technology that made it possible to cross the ocean

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New books that allowed people to have the knowledge to cross the ocean

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Improvements in agriculture that made it possible to grow more food

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Spanish and Portuguese colonies that were made in the Americas.

Question 4

The word Renaissance means...

Accepted Answer

Rebirth

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Friendship

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Smart

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Light

Question 5

What was the result of the Crusades?

Accepted Answer

Europeans became interested in spices and silks from Asia

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Europeans took over the holy land

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Muslim countries invaded Europe and took over many nations

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The French started the Renaissance

Question 6

What ship helped make long sea voyages possible because it was both fast and large?

Accepted Answer

Caravel

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Nina

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Pinta

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Santa Maria

Question 7

Why was the discovery of the Cape of Good Hope important?

Accepted Answer

It showed there was a sea route to India and Asia by sailing around Africa.

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It let Africa trade with India and China.

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It showed that Africa was a very big nation.

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The Cape of Good Hope was good and gave people hope.

Question 8

In what year did Columbus sail to the Americas?

Accepted Answer

1492

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1300

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1442

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1500

Question 9

Why were King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella important?

Accepted Answer

They provided money and support to Columbus's expedition

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They helped to start the Renaissance in Spain

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They launched the first ship from their castle and found America

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They helped invade Israel

Question 10

What was Columbus searching for when he found the Americas?

Accepted Answer

A quicker and more direct sea route to Asia

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A new trading route in the Americas

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A quicker and more direct sea route to Africa

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The lost Viking cities in North Eastern Canada

Question 11

What were the effects of Hernan Cortes' presence in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

He conquered the Aztec Empire

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He set up new trading posts in the Americas

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He allowed the Aztec to work with the Incans

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He conquered the Incan Empire

Question 12

What were the effects of Francisco Pizarro's presence in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

He conquered the Incan Empire

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He conquered the Aztec Empire

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He set up new trading posts in the Americas

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He allowed the Aztec to work with the Incans

Question 13

Which of the following best describes a conquistador?

Accepted Answer

A Spanish explorer in the americas who conquered other people

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A Spanish missionary who tried to convert Native Americans

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A British explorer in the americas who conquered other people

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A French missionary who tried to convert Native Americans

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT in the Spanish colonies during the 1500s?

Accepted Answer

Courthouse

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Pueblos

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Mission

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Presidio

Question 15

Which of the following is the CORRECT order the social classes in Spanish Colonies. (Top to bottoms)

Accepted Answer

1.Peninsulares 2.Creoles 3.Mestizos 4.Native American Workers 5.African Slaves

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1.African Slaves 2.Native American Workers 3.Mestizos 4.Creoles 5.Peninsulares

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1.Peninsulares  2.Native American Workers 3.Mestizos  4.Creoles 5.African Slaves

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1.Peninsulares 2.Creoles 3.Mestizos 4.Native American Workers

Question 16

Who was responsible for the Reformation and the start of Protestantism?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

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Martin Luther King

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Christopher Columbus

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The Pope

Question 17

What was the important of the Northwest Passage?

Accepted Answer

It provided a faster route to Asia through the Americas

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It provided a faster route to America through Asia

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It helped Europeans colonize the new world

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It provided a faster route to America through Africa

Question 18

The French established a new city in New France called...

Accepted Answer

New Orleans

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New Jersey

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New Amsterdam

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New Hampshire

Question 19

The Dutch established a new city in New Netherlands called...

Accepted Answer

New Amsterdam

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New Jersey

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New Orleans

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New Hampshire

Question 20

Which group of Europeans treated Native Americans with the most respect?

Accepted Answer

The French

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The Dutch

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The Spanish

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The British

Question 21

What was France's major item of trade in North America?

Accepted Answer

The Fur Trade

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The French Trade

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The Silver Trade

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The Gold Trade

Question 22

What was Columbus searching for when he found the Americas?

Accepted Answer

A quicker and more direct sea route to Asia

Answer

A new trading route in the Americas

Answer

The lost Viking cities in North Eastern Canada

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A quicker and more direct sea route to Africa

Question 23

What was Columbus searching for when he found the Americas?

Accepted Answer

A quicker and more direct sea route to Asia

Answer

The lost Viking cities in North Eastern Canada

Answer

A quicker and more direct sea route to Africa

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A new trading route in the Americas

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