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How many crusades were there? |
4 |
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What was the main thing that caused the decline of the Middle Ages? |
The Black Death |
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Was it Charlemagne that focused on learning? |
Yes |
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Was it Charlemagne that established a congress to give the people a say in government? |
No |
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Was it Charlemagne that encouraged everyone in his kingdom to embrace Christianity? |
yes |
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Was it Charlemagne that hired talented officials? |
Yes |
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Was it Charlemagne that allowed each area of his kingdom to create the best laws for them? |
No |
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Was better roads to travel on one of the examples that made it so people could leave the country or city more easily? |
not an example |
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Was the horseshoe one of the examples that made it so people could leave the country or city more easily? |
an example |
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Was the great clearings of land one of the examples that made it so people could leave the country or city more easily? |
an example |
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Was the plow one of the examples that made it so people could leave the country or city more easily? |
an example |
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Was higher yield due to crop rotation one of the examples that made it so people could leave the country or city more easily? |
an example |
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Which crusade did King Richard of Robin Hood fame participate in? |
3rd |
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What rank is the lord in the social order of the middle ages? |
2nd |
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What rank is the king in the social order of the middle ages? |
1st |
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What rank is the peasant in the social order of the middle ages? |
4 |
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What rank is the knight in the social order of the middle ages? |
3rd |
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Which of the following is not a defense found in a castle? A -location that offered natural barriers B -"walls built of stone C - multiple inner walls D -the moat |
C - multiple inner walls |
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Which phrase best defines "simony"? A - the practice of selling religious offices and eternal life to the highest bidder B - the establishing of a consistent organization throughout the Catholic Church C - the code of ethics followed by knights D - the stage of learning under a guild |
A - the practice of selling religious offices and eternal life to the highest bidder |
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The Catholic Church maintained monasteries throughout Europe, and they served many purposes. Which of the following is not one of the purposes the monasteries had? A -hospitals B - limit the power of the Catholic Church C - crop experiments for high yields D - schools |
B - limit the power of the Catholic Church |
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Which of the following was not a responsibility of a guild? A - establish fair prices for all good B - strain new members of the guild to guarantee quality work C - determine how many master craftsmen could work in one town D - set fair wages for workers in each stage |
C - determine how many master craftsmen could work in one town |
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What do the following groups of people have in common—the Magyars, Vikings, and Muslims? |
They pushed Europe into feudalism with their invasions. |
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what statements best describes the Catholic Church during the Medieval Times? A - It became one of the most powerful institutions in Europe. B - They weren’t interested in spreading Catholicism among other nations. C - It divided Europe and caused conflict amongst its citizens. D - It was not involved in the Crusades. |
A - It became one of the most powerful institutions in Europe. |
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Which of the following caused the decline of feudalism? A - more advanced government B - The Black Death C - Chainmail armor D - Artisan guilds |
A more advanced Government |
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Who is best described by the following statement? He leased out his land to people to farm it and hired others to protect everyone who lived on his land. |
A lord |
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Match the following social title in medieval Europe with its equal in the religious order of the Catholic Church. Remember that any answer can be used once, more than once, or never. 1.peasant a. Pope 2.lord b. Bishop 3.king c. Archbishop 4.knight d. Priest |
Peasant = Priest Lord = Archbishop King = Pope Knight = Bishop |
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How was the Bubonic Plague transmitted from person to person? |
Rats and Fleas spread the Disease |
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What phrase, according to the Catholic Church’s view, best summarizes the primary purpose of the First Crusade? |
Untie Europe |
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What is the main purpose of a castle? |
To defend People |
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What is the name of the new class in European society that emerged when cities began to flourish during the Middle Ages? |
The middle Class |
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Is this statement correct? Aztecs allowed conquered people to continue governing themselves. |
yes |
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Is this statement correct? Aztecs built floating rafts to increase the amount of farmable land. |
yes |
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Is this statement correct? Aztecs practiced human sacrifice. |
yes |
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Is this statement correct? The Aztecs were located in what is today modern Mexico. |
yes |
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Is this statement correct? Aztecs never used the wheel. |
yes |
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What is the name of the mountain range in South America? |
the Andes |
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Why was the invention of the zero so significant to the Maya? |
With the zero the Maya could make more precise measurements. |
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Why did Eskimos travel in small groups? |
Their environment could not support large groups |
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How many continents make up the Americas? |
2 |
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How large was the Inca Empire at its height? |
twelve million people |
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Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the Plains Indians? A - They survived off the buffalo B - They were hunters and gatherers C - They were farmers D - The horse was the greatest innovation in their lifestyle. |
C - They were farmers |
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Which one of the following was not part of the upper class of Mayan society? A - artisans B -kings C - priests D - warriors |
A - artisans |
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Which of the following is NOT an example of actions taken by the Incas against newly conquered people to guarantee their loyalty? A - turned the conquered people into slaves B - allowed the local leaders to stay in power C - loved in families who have always lived under Inca rule D - altered the conquered people's religion |
A - turned the conquered people into slaves |
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Why did groups of the first Americans break away from each other and move to other parts of the Americas? |
food |
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Match the following phrases in the left column with the group in the right column. Remember, any answer can be used once, more than once, or never. 1 - had the harshest living conditions A - Aztecs 2 - lived in the Andes B - Incas 3 - hunted buffalo C - Plains Indians 4 - invented the zero D - Mayas 5 - had a capital of 300,000 people E - Eskimos 6 - was the oldest empire 7 - communicated with knots |
Aztecs - 5 Incas - 2, 7 the Plains Indians - 3 Maya - 4,6 Eskimos - 2 The Aztecs had a large capital and were located in Mexico, the Maya invented the zero and had the oldest empire (located in the Yucatan Peninsula), the Incas communicated with knots and were located in Andes of Peru and Bolivia, and the Plains Indians hunted buffalo and were located in the plains of the United States of America; all of these locations offered better living conditions than the snow fields of North America where the Eskimos were located. |
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Which of the following theories seems unlikely due to the possible lack of women? A - the idea they were always here B - the religious theory C - the ice/land bridge D - the lost sailor's theory |
C - the lost sailor theory |
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Which of the following is something the Aztecs would do to a tribe they conquered? A - replace their system of government B -force the conquered people to pay taxes C - arrange marriages between conquered families and the Aztecs D - force the Aztec king upon the newly conquered people. |
B -force the conquered people to pay taxes |
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Why did the Incas not use the wheel? |
They got by fine without one |
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choose "yes" if the statement relates to the different theories as to how the first people came to America, or choose "no" if it does not. The first people in the Americas were called nomads. |
yes |
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choose "yes" if the statement relates to the different theories as to how the first people came to America, or choose "no" if it does not. The first Americans could possibly have been descendants of the Jews. |
yes |
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choose "yes" if the statement relates to the different theories as to how the first people came to America, or choose "no" if it does not. Decreased water levels uncovered a land bridge linking Russia with Alaska. |
yes |
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choose "yes" if the statement relates to the different theories as to how the first people came to America, or choose "no" if it does not. No proof has been discovered that proves humans have always been in the Americas. |
yes |
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choose "yes" if the statement relates to the different theories as to how the first people came to America, or choose "no" if it does not. The first people in the Americas were farmers. |
no |
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Which theory on how the first people came to the Americas includes nomad hunters following animals to kill? A - the religious theory B - the ice/land bridge C - the lost sailors theory D - the idea they were always here |
B - the ice/land bridge |
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Why did Henry VIII form the Church of England? |
to get a divorce from his first wife |
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During the Counter-Reformation, the Catholic Church created the Jesuit Order to perform missionary work. True or false? |
True |
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Which of the following statements is correct about the Renaissance movement in Northern Europe when compared to the Renaissance movement in Northern Italy? A - There was more trade in Northern Europe.B - Better artists came from Northern Europe. C - A greater focus on religion occurred in Northern Europe. D - There was a larger middle class in Northern Europe |
C - A greater focus on religion occurred in Northern Europe. |
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Which of the following is an example of how the Renaissance changed the role of women? A - Women stopped being responsible for conditions at home B - Women became political leaders C - Women became prominent artists and authors D - Women became the primary breadwinners in their homes |
B - Women became political leaders |
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Who is credited with inventing the printing press? |
Johann Gutenberg |
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Why was Sir Thomas More killed? |
He refused to support Henry VIII’s break from the Catholic Church |
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Who painted the Mona Lisa? |
Leonardo Di Vinchi |
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Who Sculpted the statue of David? ( according to text ) |
Donatello |
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Who painted the Sistine Chapel? |
Michelangelo |
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Who was interested in human anatomy? |
Leonardo di Vinci |
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Who focused on exact detail in his work? |
Jan Van Eyck |
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Which of the following was intended to end heresies and heretics and occurred during the Counter-Reformation of the Catholic Church? A - improved training of priests B - the formation of new religious orders C - the creation of the Anglican Church D - the Inquisition |
D - the Inquisition |
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Is this a reason that the cities in Northern Italy were the birthplace of the Renaissance movement? Northern Italy was close to the influence of the Pope, who supported the Renaissance. |
not a reason |
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Is this a reason that the cities in Northern Italy were the birthplace of the Renaissance movement? The middle class in Northern Italy had more leisure time. |
a reason |
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Is this a reason that the cities in Northern Italy were the birthplace of the Renaissance movement? The Bubonic Plague killed all who would oppose the Renaissance. |
not a reason |
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Is this a reason that the cities in Northern Italy were the birthplace of the Renaissance movement? The city-states of Northern Italy were independent. |
a reason |
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Is this a reason that the cities in Northern Italy were the birthplace of the Renaissance movement? The cities in Northern Italy benefited from trade between Europe and Asia. |
a reason |
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True or False? As Protestantism spread, the Catholic Church decided to grant Henry VIII an annulment. |
False |
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Martin Luther was executed during the Counter-Reformation for posting his 95 complaints against the Catholic Church. |
False |
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During the Counter-Reformation the Catholic Church burned books banned by the Pope. |
true |
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During the Counter-Reformation the Catholic Church began training priests better. |
true |
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Where did Martin Luther post his ninety-five theses? |
Germany |
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choose "a teaching" if it is a teaching of Martin Luther, or choose "not a teaching" if it is not. People should rely on others to better understand the Bible. |
not a teaching |
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choose "a teaching" if it is a teaching of Martin Luther, or choose "not a teaching" if it is not. The only authority on truth that man has access to is the Bible. |
a teaching |
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choose "a teaching" if it is a teaching of Martin Luther, or choose "not a teaching" if it is not. Man’s salvation is predestined (there is nothing a person can do to influence his or her salvation). |
not a teaching |
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choose "a teaching" if it is a teaching of Martin Luther, or choose "not a teaching" if it is not. People should rely on their own ability to understand the Bible. |
not a teaching |
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choose "a teaching" if it is a teaching of Martin Luther, or choose "not a teaching" if it is not. Only a person’s faith in God influences his or her salvation. |
a teaching |
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Who added hundreds of words to his language? a.Miguel de Cervantes b.William Shakespeare c.Niccolo Machiavelli d.Fransesco Petrarch |
b.William Shakespeare |
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Who wrote Don Quixote? a.Miguel de Cervantes b.William Shakespeare c.Niccolo Machiavelli d.Fransesco Petrarch |
a.Miguel de Cervantes |
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Who wrote The Prince ? a.Miguel de Cervantes b.William Shakespeare c.Niccolo Machiavelli d.Fransesco Petrarch |
c.Niccolo Machiavelli |
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Who wrote plays such as Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet? a.Miguel de Cervantes b.William Shakespeare c.Niccolo Machiavelli d.Fransesco Petrarch |
b.William Shakespeare |
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Who searched out writings from Greeks and Romans? a.Miguel de Cervantes b.William Shakespeare c.Niccolo Machiavelli d.Fransesco Petrarch |
d.Fransesco Petrarch |
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Which statement best states the influence the printing press had on the Renaissance and Reformation? A - Books became cheaper and were read by more people. B - The printing press had very little influence on the Renaissance. C - It allowed more people to write books. D - People were able to print their own money. |
A - Books became cheaper and were read by more people. |
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Which European country was the first to establish a colony in Africa? |
Belgium |
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Who conquered the Aztecs? |
Cortes |
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Which definition best fits imperialism? A - one country dominating another B - allowing Africans to rule themselves C - survival of the fittest D - belief that one’s country can do no wrong |
A - one country dominating another |
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Was this a reason that the Europeans were able to colonize Africa? Europeans felt they were equal to Africans. |
No |
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Was this a reason that the Europeans were able to colonize Africa? Europeans wanted more land. |
yes |
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Was this a reason that the Europeans were able to colonize Africa? Europeans came strictly for financial gains. |
no |
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Was this a reason that the Europeans were able to colonize Africa? Europeans had superior technology. |
yes |
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Was this a reason that the Europeans were able to colonize Africa? Europeans had a strong sense of nationalism. |
yes |
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What was the Treaty of Tordesillas? |
an agreement between Spain and Portugal creating boundary lines throughout the world |
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If a European nation wanted to trade with China in the 1700s what would that country have to do? |
only pay in gold and silver for goods |
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choose "yes" if it identifies an advantage the Spanish had over the Aztecs and Incas, or choose "no" if it is not an advantage. knowledge of the geography |
no |
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choose "yes" if it identifies an advantage the Spanish had over the Aztecs and Incas, or choose "no" if it is not an advantage. the horse |
yes |
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choose "yes" if it identifies an advantage the Spanish had over the Aztecs and Incas, or choose "no" if it is not an advantage. superior weapons |
yes |
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choose "yes" if it identifies an advantage the Spanish had over the Aztecs and Incas, or choose "no" if it is not an advantage. allies to fight against the Aztecs and Incas |
yes |
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choose "yes" if it identifies an advantage the Spanish had over the Aztecs and Incas, or choose "no" if it is not an advantage. more people |
no |
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To address the issue of corruption in China, the Manchu Dynasty decided to |
raise taxes |
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How would spreading out my investments reduce the risk of losing it all? |
If one investment went bad, I would still have my money in other areas. |
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He gave the Americas the term “New World.” a.Columbus b.Cabral c.Vespucci d.Ponce de Leon |
c.Vespucci |
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He sailed for Spain in 1492. a.Columbus b.Cabral c.Vespucci d.Ponce de Leon |
a.Columbus |
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Was blown off course while trying to sail around Africa. a.Columbus b.Cabral c.Vespucci d.Ponce de Leon |
b.Cabral |
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He called America Neuvo Mundo meaning New World. a.Columbus b.Cabral c.Vespucci d.Ponce de Leon |
c.Vespucci |
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Was searching for the fountain of youth. a. Columbus b.Cabral c.Vespucci d.Ponce de Leon |
d.Ponce de Leon |
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choose "yes" if the phrase is a reason that China fell, or choose "no" if it is not. corruption |
yes |
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choose "yes" if the phrase is a reason that China fell, or choose "no" if it is not. visited by Admiral Perry |
no |
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choose "yes" if the phrase is a reason that China fell, or choose "no" if it is not. inferior weapons |
yes |
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choose "yes" if the phrase is a reason that China fell, or choose "no" if it is not. The Opium War |
yes |
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choose "yes" if the phrase is a reason that China fell, or choose "no" if it is not. population growth |
yes |
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Who looked for the fountain of youth? |
Ponce De Leon |
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Who was the first to see the Pacific Ocean? |
Balboa |
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Who discovered Brazil? |
Cabral |
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Who was the first to sail around the world? |
Drake |
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Who sailed for Portugal and discovered Brazil? |
Cabral |
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Is it an advancement the Spanish and Portuguese had in the 1490s that allowed them to explore the world more? - Larger Ships |
Yes |
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Is it an advancement the Spanish and Portuguese had in the 1490s that allowed them to explore the world more? - The Astrolabe |
Yes |
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Is it an advancement the Spanish and Portuguese had in the 1490s that allowed them to explore the world more? - Better Maps |
Yes |
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Is it an advancement the Spanish and Portuguese had in the 1490s that allowed them to explore the world more? - Better Steering equipment |
No |
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Is it an advancement the Spanish and Portuguese had in the 1490s that allowed them to explore the world more? - An exact understanding of the world's geography |
No |
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Who conquered the Incas? |
Pizzaro |
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What almost pushed European nations to war with Africa? |
Nationalism |
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What happened in Europe in the 1200s that devastated the population? |
The plague |
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Where did Colombus hope to sail to when he left Spain in 1492? |
India |
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Where did the various European nations meet to divide up Africa in an event known as The Partition of Africa? |
Germany |
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What Englishman first tried to establish a colony in North America called Roanoke? |
Walter Raleigh |
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Why was the London Company with Sir Thomas Smith a safer investment than forming a colony by oneself? |
The risk was reduced by the number of investors |
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Match the colony on the left with the European nation on the right. Remember that any answer can be used once, more than once, or never. - Fishing and fur trading a. France b. England c. Spain d. none of the above |
France |
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Match the colony on the left with the European nation on the right. Remember that any answer can be used once, more than once, or never. - The first to colonize the western portion of the US a. France b. England c. Spain d. none of the above |
Spain |
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Match the colony on the left with the European nation on the right. Remember that any answer can be used once, more than once, or never. - Roanoke a. France b. England c. Spain d. none of the above |
England |
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Match the colony on the left with the European nation on the right. Remember that any answer can be used once, more than once, or never. - Farming a. France b. England c. Spain d. none of the above |
England |
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Match the colony on the left with the European nation on the right. Remember that any answer can be used once, more than once, or never. - First colonized New York a. France b. England c. Spain d. none of the above |
None of the Above |
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Match the colony on the left with the European nation on the right. Remember that any answer can be used once, more than once, or never. - Had the strongest relations with the Native Americans a. France b. England c. Spain d. none of the above |
France |
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Why did so few French people come to North America? |
Life was too good in France |
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The encomienda system was established by the Spanish to keep the Native Americans working where? |
Farms |
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What major waterway did Jacques Cartier discover? |
St. Lawrence River |
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Who drafted Native Americans to work in the mines? |
The Spanish |
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Which of the following Europeans nations did not explore the Americas? |
The Italians |
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What product saved Jamestown financially? |
Tobacco |
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The following 4 statements are possible reasons that Jamestown succeeded as the first permanent English colony in North America. Choose "yes" if it is a reason Jamestown succeeded, or choose "no" if it is not. - The settlers' discovery of gold |
No |
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The following 4 statements are possible reasons that Jamestown succeeded as the first permanent English colony in North America. Choose "yes" if it is a reason Jamestown succeeded, or choose "no" if it is not. - The leadership at the beginning of the colony’s existence |
No |
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The following 4 statements are possible reasons that Jamestown succeeded as the first permanent English colony in North America. Choose "yes" if it is a reason Jamestown succeeded, or choose "no" if it is not. - Tobacco |
Yes |
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The following 4 statements are possible reasons that Jamestown succeeded as the first permanent English colony in North America. Choose "yes" if it is a reason Jamestown succeeded, or choose "no" if it is not. - Captain John Smith |
Yes |
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What happened to the people of the second attempt at Roanoke at the end of the English war with Spain? |
No one knows for sure |
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What did the French use the furs for that they obtained in North America? |
Raccoon Hats |
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What percent of Africans that were brought over to be slaves ended up in a Spanish colony? |
60% |
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Did Charlemagne surround himself with relatives who told him what he wanted to hear? |
No |
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Who tried to create a colony in the New World? |
Sir Walter Raleigh |
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Who lived in what is known as the breadbasket of the world? |
The Plains Indians |
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What explorer did Spain send in order to find a shorter route to Asia? |
Christopher Columbus |
