What advantage enabled the Spanish to conquer the Inca Empire in 1532?
a huge army
religious faith
seaworthy ships
advanced weapons
What is globalization?
a new way to create globes and maps using knowledge gained by sea travel
the spread of disease from the Old World to the New World
the flowering of art and culture that began in Italy in the 1300s
a linking of the world's regions, peoples, and economies in a larger system
What argument did absolute monarchs use to justify their power?
They kept their people safe.
They were chosen by the nobles.
Their authority came from God.
Their explorations enriched the state.
The spread of the Catholic faith was a major motive for expansion by
the Dutch
the English
the Spanish
the Russians
How did Johannes Gutenberg contribute to a split in the Catholic Church?
He began to study the natural world in new ways.
He taught new ideas in his travels as a missionary.
He argued that rulers were responsible to their people.
He invented a printing press that spread new ideas.
Why did European states look for a sea route to conduct trade with eastern Asia?
They did not realize that land routes existed.
They wanted to avoid the expense of middlemen.
They appreciated the speed and safety of travel by water.
They planned to defeat Asian powers by blockading their ports.
Which of the following motivated Europeans to promote sea travel?
lack of overland routes
rejection of new ideas
desire to increase trade
interest in mapmaking
The Chinese empire expanded after 1644 under the rule of the
czars
shoguns
Safavids
Manchus
The social structure of Spain's colonies in the America was largely based on
race
minerals
food
sugarcane
What new approach to learning brought the advances of the Scientific Revolution?
approaching faith in a more personal way
applying reason to observation of nature
translating ancient texts for first-hand study
evaluating technology in terms of commerce
How did the Renaissance affect exploration?
The artistic and cultural flowering inspired a thirst for knowledge.
The conflict between religious groups made some want to leave for new homes.
The movement of populations shifted power from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.
The development of new forms of government gave individuals more freedom to travel.
What do Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan have in common?
They both crossed the Pacific Ocean.
They both sailed west to reach Asia.
Portugal sponsored their explorations.
England sponsored their explorations.
How did the Commercial Revolution raise living standards in Europe?
Gold and silver paid for luxury goods, causing inflation.
Business activity expanded rapidly, increasing wealth.
Governments banned private enterprise, creating capitalism.
Countries restricted overseas trade, protecting manufacturers.
One way the slave trade changed Africa was that
warlords ceased to have power.
European guns were introduced.
the population of the continent grew.
African societies became more peaceful.
How did the Enlightenment differ from the Scientific Revolution?
It focused on human society.
It brought attention to astronomy.
It emphasized a renewal of prayer.
It taught practices such as meditation.
