Question 1

Muslims preferred to deal with this group,because they were not out to convert the world,but to make money.
A) Portuguese
B) Chinese
C) Dutch
D) English
E) Spanish

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

The most spectacular of the early European sea voyages was undertaken by
A) Diaz, who was first to round Africa's treacherous Cape of Good Hope.
B) de Gama, who sailed to India and explored its rich coastline.
C) Cabral, who accidentally discovered Brazil and claimed it for the small empire of Portugal.
D) Vespucci, who was responsible for the naming of the Americas.
E) Magellan, who circumnavigated the globe.

Accepted Answer

Magellan's voyage was the first to circumnavigate the globe, demonstrating the vastness of the world and opening up new trade routes. This was a groundbreaking achievement in European exploration and had tremendous implications for the future of global travel and trade.

Question 3

The Portuguese government was interested mainly in
A) gaining more territory than the Spanish.
B) gaining control of the Philippines.
C) becoming wealthy through trade in luxury items.
D) being more successful than the Spanish under the mercantile system.
E) finding the fabled cities of gold known as El Dorado.

Accepted Answer

The Portuguese government was primarily interested in becoming wealthy through trade in luxury items, such as spices, silks, and precious metals, rather than gaining territory or control over specific areas.

Question 4

Compare and contrast the colonial endeavors of the Dutch,British,and French.Which was most successful? Which least? Why was this so?

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Question 5

European exploration of the western Atlantic was led by the
A) Vikings.
B) Portuguese.
C) Spanish.
D) Dutch.
E) English.

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Question 6

In Brazil,the greatest number of slaves were originally imported for labor in the
A) silver mines.
B) sugarcane fields.
C) tobacco plantations.
D) trading stations.
E) rainforests.

Accepted Answer

The sugarcane fields were the primary area where slaves were used for labor in Brazil. The region known as Northeast Brazil, where sugarcane was the dominant crop, was responsible for around 80% of Brazil's total slave imports. Slaves were also used in other industries such as gold and diamond mining, but sugarcane remained the main reason for their importation.

Question 7

The most impressive Spanish venture in exploration was,according to your authors,probably
A) Columbus's discovery of the New World.
B) Hernán Cortés's subjugation of the Aztecs.
C) the exploration of Florida, California, and Arizona.
D) Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe.
E) gaining control of all of Central America.

Accepted Answer

Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe is considered the most impressive Spanish venture in exploration because it was the first circumnavigation of the globe and it expanded Spain's knowledge and control of the world. Columbus's discovery of the New World, Cortés's subjugation of the Aztecs, and gaining control of Central America were also significant achievements, but they were not as grand in scope as Magellan's circumnavigation. The exploration of Florida, California, and Arizona was important, but it was limited to specific regions of North America.

Question 8

The English fought two wars with the Dutch in the 1600s,both of which they won,making them
A) feel invincible.
B) the world's leading naval power.
C) turn to Indian allies to keep their supremacy.
D) unstoppable in any endeavor.
E) the owners of the profitable port of Singapore.

Accepted Answer

The English victory in both wars with the Dutch in the 1600s established them as the world's leading naval power.

Question 9

Describe the background for European exploration and trade expansion.Discuss the roles of Prince Henry and early Portuguese discoverers.

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Question 10

The slave trade from Africa first became profitable for the Portuguese with
A) the shipping of slaves to Brazil, which Portugal controlled.
B) the breeding of new slave generations in the Americas.
C) sales to European noble families.
D) sales to the Muslims in the Arab countries.
E) shipments to the Caribbean islands.

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Question 11

France's colonial policies were more similar to those of which other country?
A) Holland
B) Portugal
C) Spain
D) Britain
E) India

Accepted Answer

France's colonial policies were more similar to those of Britain, in terms of establishing large empires, using military force to expand their territories, and imposing their culture and language on colonized peoples. Both countries also had a strong focus on mercantilism, using their colonies for economic gain through the exploitation of resources and trade.

Question 12

Which of the following was true of the contact between Asia and Europe prior to exploration?
A) Europe obtained most of their luxury goods from Asia.
B) No travel paths existed between Europe and Asia.
C) Only Muslim groups had traveled to Asia.
D) Sea paths were never important before.
E) Europe had little need of Asian goods, they relied on African goods.

Accepted Answer

Prior to exploration, Europe obtained most of their luxury goods, such as spices, silk, and porcelain, from Asia through a network of trade routes known as the Silk Road.

Question 13

Explain and discuss negative elements that were engendered by European discovery and conquest in the Americas.

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Question 14

In actuality,the Portuguese empire consisted mainly of
A) organized military states.
B) established communities.
C) fortified trading stations.
D) slave camps.
E) fur-trading villages.

Accepted Answer

The Portuguese empire consisted mainly of fortified trading stations, which were strategically established to facilitate trade with various regions around the world. These trading stations often had military defense capabilities, but they were primarily focused on economic and commercial gain rather than territorial expansion or colonization.

Question 15

Discuss and elaborate on the impact of discovery and colonialism on European society.

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Question 16

Europeans began to search in earnest for an alternate route to Eastern Asia after
A) they read the fabulous tales of Marco Polo.
B) they became aware of the spices available there.
C) the city of Constantinople was lost to them as a center of trade.
D) Muslim conquerors introduced them to Eastern wares.
E) the Mongol conquest disrupted their overland trade routes.

Accepted Answer

The loss of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 closed off the traditional overland trade routes to Asia, forcing Europeans to look for alternate routes by sea.

Question 17

Which of the following caused the most death among Amerindians?
A) smallpox
B) the cannon
C) Spanish mines
D) malaria
E) scurvy

Accepted Answer

Smallpox, brought over by European explorers, caused the most deaths among Amerindians, resulting in a significant population decline.

Question 18

Describe the Columbian Exchange in detail.Identify key elements that you believe to be of special significance.

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Question 19

Compare the early Spanish and Portuguese colonial empires.Why did Spain's efforts prove to be the more substantial?

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Question 20

In the end,Portugal
A) expanded its empire into Japan and Australia.
B) was too poor to maintain its empire.
C) lost interest in extensive overseas commerce.
D) sank into civil war.
E) became one of the wealthiest European empires.

Accepted Answer

Portugal was not able to maintain its empire due to financial constraints and had to give up some of its colonies. This led to the decline of the Portuguese Empire.

Quiz 22: A Larger World Opens

Muslims preferred to deal with this group,because they were not out to convert the world,but to make money.

The most spectacular of the early European sea voyages was undertaken by

The Portuguese government was interested mainly in

Compare and contrast the colonial endeavors of the Dutch,British,and French.Which was most successful? Which least? Why was this so?

European exploration of the western Atlantic was led by the

In Brazil,the greatest number of slaves were originally imported for labor in the

The most impressive Spanish venture in exploration was,according to your authors,probably

The English fought two wars with the Dutch in the 1600s,both of which they won,making them

Describe the background for European exploration and trade expansion.Discuss the roles of Prince Henry and early Portuguese discoverers.

The slave trade from Africa first became profitable for the Portuguese with

France's colonial policies were more similar to those of which other country?

Which of the following was true of the contact between Asia and Europe prior to exploration?

Explain and discuss negative elements that were engendered by European discovery and conquest in the Americas.

In actuality,the Portuguese empire consisted mainly of

Discuss and elaborate on the impact of discovery and colonialism on European society.

Europeans began to search in earnest for an alternate route to Eastern Asia after

Which of the following caused the most death among Amerindians?

Describe the Columbian Exchange in detail.Identify key elements that you believe to be of special significance.

Compare the early Spanish and Portuguese colonial empires.Why did Spain's efforts prove to be the more substantial?

In the end,Portugal