Age of Exploration: Explore the World with European Explorers

Question 1

Analyze the political and social effects of European exploration on the indigenous communities of the Americas.

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European exploration had both positive and negative consequences for indigenous political and social structures.

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European exploration had little impact on indigenous political and social structures.

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European exploration empowered and united indigenous communities.

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT a primary factor in driving the Age of Exploration?

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Decline of the Roman Empire

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Desire for new trade routes and wealth

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Technological advancements in shipbuilding and navigation

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Rise of nation-states and increased competition

Question 3

Who is widely credited with being the first European explorer to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Bartolomeu Dias

Question 4

What is the term used to describe the widespread exchange of goods, plants, animals, and ideas between the Americas and Europe during the Age of Exploration?

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The Columbian Exchange

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The Transatlantic Exchange

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The Global Exchange

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The Imperial Exchange

Question 5

Ferdinand Magellan's expedition is often considered a landmark achievement in exploration.  Which of the following best describes the expedition's overall outcome?

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A resounding success

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A significant failure

Question 6

During the Age of Exploration, which of the following significantly impacted the environment?

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Depletion of natural resources

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Habitat destruction caused by colonial expansion

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Pollution from industrial activities

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT a significant result of the European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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The decline of Islamic civilization

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The establishment of global trade networks

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Increased knowledge of the world's geography

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The spread of Christianity to new regions

Question 8

Who is credited with being the first European explorer to reach India by sea?

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Vasco da Gama

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Bartolomeu Dias

Question 9

Which European country emerged as the dominant power in the Americas after the Age of Exploration?

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Spain

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Portugal

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England

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France

Question 10

Who is recognized as the first European to establish contact with the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Hernán Cortés

Question 11

What was the name of the treaty that divided the non-European world between Portugal and Spain?

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The Treaty of Tordesillas

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The Treaty of Zaragoza

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The Treaty of Utrecht

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The Treaty of Paris

Question 12

What was the name of the vast Spanish colonial empire established in the Americas?

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New Spain

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New France

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New England

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New Netherland

Question 13

Who is credited with leading the first successful expedition to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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James Cook

Question 14

The Columbian Exchange refers to:

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The exchange of goods, plants, animals, and diseases between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

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The establishment of European trading networks in Asia

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The rivalry between Spain and Portugal for control of the spice trade

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The spread of Christianity to the Americas

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT considered a major motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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Environmental conservation and the protection of ecosystems

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Economic gain and the pursuit of wealth

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Scientific curiosity and the desire for knowledge

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National glory and the expansion of empires

Question 16

Which European explorer is widely recognized for the first European landfall in the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Hernán Cortés

Question 17

Which European country established the first permanent colony in the Americas?

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Spain

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England

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France

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Portugal

Question 18

Which European explorer is credited with the first circumnavigation of the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Marco Polo

Question 19

Which of the following was NOT a major factor contributing to the Age of Exploration?

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The decline of the Byzantine Empire

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Advances in shipbuilding and navigation techniques

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The desire to establish new trade routes to Asia

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Religious zeal to spread Christianity

Question 20

Who is credited as the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Bartolomeu Dias

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Vasco da Gama

Question 21

Which of the following regions was NOT significantly impacted by the Age of Exploration?

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Australia

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The Americas

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Africa

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Asia

Question 22

What were the primary factors that motivated European nations to embark on the Age of Exploration?

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Economic, political, cultural, and religious factors

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The desire to prove the Earth was round

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A thirst for adventure and glory

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A need to escape religious persecution in Europe

Question 23

Ferdinand Magellan is known for which groundbreaking achievement during the Age of Exploration?

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Leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe

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Discovering the sea route to India

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Establishing the first permanent European colony in the Americas

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Mapping the coastline of Africa

Question 24

Which European country was the first to establish a permanent settlement in North America?

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England

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Spain

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France

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Portugal

Question 25

The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread exchange of goods and ideas between which two regions?

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Europe and the Americas

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Europe and Asia

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Europe and Africa

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Africa and Asia

Question 26

What was the primary goal of the Portuguese during the Age of Exploration?

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To find a direct sea route to India

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To establish colonies in the New World

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To spread Christianity to new regions

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To explore the Arctic

Question 27

Evaluate the multifaceted impacts of European exploration on indigenous societies, considering factors such as trade, cultural exchange, and geopolitical shifts.

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Both advantageous and disadvantageous, with outcomes varying across regions and indigenous communities.

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Overwhelmingly beneficial, leading to widespread prosperity and technological advancements.

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Undeniably detrimental, resulting in widespread loss of life and cultural disintegration.

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Ultimately insignificant, as indigenous societies remained largely unaffected by European exploration.

Question 28

Which of the following was the primary motivating factor behind the Age of Exploration?

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The search for new trade routes to Asia

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The desire to spread Christianity

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The desire to establish new colonies

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The need for new sources of food

Question 29

Who is credited with being the first European to circumnavigate the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

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John Cabot

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Christopher Columbus

Question 30

What was the primary objective of the Spanish conquistadors in the Americas?

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To acquire wealth through the extraction of precious metals

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To spread Christianity

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To establish diplomatic relations with indigenous populations

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To establish permanent settlements

Question 31

How did the Age of Exploration contribute to the rise of scientific inquiry?

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It provided European scholars with new data and observations about diverse ecosystems and cultures, stimulating scientific curiosity and experimentation

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It led to the development of new scientific instruments

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It promoted collaboration among scientists from different regions

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It increased funding for scientific research

Question 32

Which of the following was NOT a key characteristic of European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

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Exploration was solely driven by religious zeal

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Explorers were frequently motivated by a thirst for knowledge and fame

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Explorers employed advanced navigational techniques and instruments

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Explorers aimed to establish permanent settlements and expand their empires

Question 33

What was a significant impact of the Age of Exploration on indigenous populations?

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Displacement from traditional lands, disruption of cultural practices, and the introduction of foreign diseases

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Improved economic opportunities and prosperity

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Increased political power and autonomy

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Enhanced educational opportunities

Question 34

Which European nation pioneered the establishment of permanent settlements in the Americas?

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Spain

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France

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England

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Portugal

Question 35

Who completed the first successful circumnavigation of the globe?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Bartolomeu Dias

Question 36

What technological advancement played a crucial role in enabling European exploration?

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The astrolabe and compass

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The steam engine

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The printing press

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The telescope

Question 37

What was a significant consequence of the Age of Exploration for indigenous populations?

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Devastating population decline due to the introduction of diseases and warfare

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Improved access to healthcare

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Technological advancements

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Enhanced political power

Question 38

Who was the first European explorer to establish a sea route to India?

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Bartolomeu Dias

Question 39

What is the term used to describe the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and Europe following European exploration?

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The Columbian Exchange

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The Global Interchange

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The Transatlantic Trade

Question 40

What major outcome did the Age of Exploration have on European society?

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Increased economic prosperity, political power, and scientific knowledge

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Weakened political stability

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Reduced cultural diversity

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Stagnant technological development

Question 41

Which Portuguese explorer is credited with being the first European to reach India via the Atlantic Ocean?

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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Jacques Cartier

Question 42

What was a major consequence of the Age of Exploration for Europe?

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Increased wealth and global influence

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Decline in feudalism

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Weakening of the Ming dynasty

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Widespread religious wars

Question 43

What was the Columbian Exchange?

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The exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas, Europe, and Africa

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The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

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The establishment of the East India Company

Question 44

Which of the following was NOT a major European power involved in the Age of Exploration?

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Russia

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England

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France

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Portugal

Question 45

What was a major factor contributing to the eventual decline of the Age of Exploration?

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The rise of nationalism and territorial disputes

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The outbreak of the Thirty Years' War

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The discovery of new land routes to Asia

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The development of more advanced navigational tools

Question 46

Which of the following is considered the "Age of Discovery"?

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The period from 1492 to 1522

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The period from 1640 to 1700

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The period from 1522 to 1580

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The period from 1580 to 1640

Question 47

What was the primary goal of the Spanish conquistadors in the Americas?

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To establish colonies and acquire gold and silver

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To establish scientific research outposts

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To form alliances with native populations

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To spread Christianity

Question 48

Which of the following was a major impact of the Age of Exploration on indigenous populations?

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Disease outbreaks, population decline, and cultural disruption

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Improved access to healthcare

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Increased economic prosperity

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Enhanced cultural exchange

Question 49

Who is traditionally credited with being the first European to reach the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Vasco da Gama

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 50

Which European power established the first permanent settlement in the Americas?

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Spain

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Portugal

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France

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England

Question 51

What is the Columbian Exchange best described as?

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The widespread exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and cultures between Europe and the Americas

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The establishment of the slave trade

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The introduction of new agricultural technologies to the Americas

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The spread of Christianity to the New World

Question 52

What was the primary objective of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama?

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To find a sea route to India

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To establish a colony in Brazil

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To discover new lands in the Americas

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To explore the coast of Africa

Question 53

What treaty divided the newly discovered lands in the Americas between Spain and Portugal?

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Treaty of Tordesillas

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Treaty of Westphalia

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Ghent

Question 54

Which of the following was a major impact of the Age of Exploration on European society?

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The rise of capitalism and mercantilism

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The decline of the Catholic Church

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The end of the Middle Ages

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The spread of democracy

Question 55

What is considered a major contributing factor to the decline of the Age of Exploration?

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The rise of nationalism and competition among European powers

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The spread of disease

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The lack of financial resources

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The decline of the Ottoman Empire