Question 1

What was a major effect of European exploration during the period of 1450 to 1750?

Accepted Answer

The establishment of trade routes that connected Europe to Asia and the Americas.

Answer

The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg.

Answer

The spread of the Black Death across Europe.

Answer

The decline of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century.

Question 2

Which significant development was a result of the Columbian Exchange?

Accepted Answer

The introduction of new food crops like potatoes and maize to Europe.

Answer

The founding of the Ming dynasty.

Answer

The publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses.

Answer

The fall of the Byzantine Empire.

Question 3

How did the rise of the Ottoman Empire affect trade in the 15th and 16th centuries?

Accepted Answer

It controlled key trade routes between Europe and Asia, prompting Europeans to seek alternative paths.

Answer

It led to the immediate decline of the Silk Road.

Answer

It cut off all trading relations with European countries.

Answer

It forced European nations to abandon overseas exploration completely.

Question 4

What was a significant effect of the Renaissance on European society?

Accepted Answer

It sparked a renewed interest in art, science, and exploration.

Answer

It isolated European nations from Asian influences.

Answer

It led to the immediate decline of feudalism.

Answer

It caused the fall of the Roman Empire.

Question 5

What was one major cause of the European Reformation in the 16th century?

Accepted Answer

Corruption within the Catholic Church and the sale of indulgences.

Answer

The rise of the Ottoman Empire.

Answer

The discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus.

Answer

The decline of the Silk Road trade routes.

Question 6

How did the influence of the Ming dynasty affect world trade during its rule?

Accepted Answer

The Ming dynasty engaged in extensive maritime trade and naval exploration, enhancing global connections.

Answer

The Ming dynasty primarily relied on land-based Silk Road routes.

Answer

The Ming dynasty closed all trade with foreign nations.

Answer

The Ming dynasty established the first European colonies in Asia.

Question 7

What was a major consequence of the Renaissance on education in Europe?

Accepted Answer

The development of humanist schools that emphasized classical texts.

Answer

The decline of universities focused on religious studies.

Answer

The abolishment of the study of ancient Greek and Roman works.

Answer

The immediate spread of public education for all children.

Question 8

What was one significant impact of the Reformation on European politics?

Accepted Answer

It led to the rise of nation-states as religious authority diminished.

Answer

It ended all forms of monarchy in Europe.

Answer

It resulted in the Mongol invasion of Europe.

Answer

It caused the immediate unification of all European countries.

Question 9

What was one effect of European expansion from 1450 to 1750 on indigenous populations in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

The spread of diseases that led to a significant decline in indigenous populations.

Answer

The discovery of advanced technology originally from the Americas.

Answer

The immediate establishment of native-led governments across the Americas.

Answer

The complete cultural assimilation of European settlers into indigenous societies.

Question 10

What was a major effect of the Renaissance on European art?

Accepted Answer

The introduction of perspective and realism in artistic techniques.

Answer

The decline of artistic patronage by wealthy families.

Answer

The shift from architecture to sculpture as the dominant art form.

Answer

The elimination of religious themes in artwork.

Related quizzes

Related quizzes