1. How does the development of maritime empires compare with the development of land-based empires in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?(1 point)
Responses
the maritime empires went bankrupt due to the necessary investment in infrastructure and lack of trade
the maritime empires went bankrupt due to the necessary investment in infrastructure and lack of trade
land-based empires were heavily supported by private individuals and joint-stock companies and maritime empires were not
land-based empires were heavily supported by private individuals and joint-stock companies and maritime empires were not
the maritime empires did not have to rely on locals for help in the Indian Ocean
the maritime empires did not have to rely on locals for help in the Indian Ocean
the maritime empires focused on control of the trade routes in the Indian Ocean rather than control of people and land
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in land-based empires, the focus was on control of people and land rather than trade routes in the Indian Ocean.
2. Which of the following illustrates how Ming China's decision to trade for silver affected its relationships with other Asian countries?(1 point)
Responses
Japan stopped viewing China as superior as Chinese demand for Japanese silver increased.
Japan stopped viewing China as superior as Chinese demand for Japanese silver increased.
The Dutch attacked Ming China in order to secure a trade agreement.
The Dutch attacked Ming China in order to secure a trade agreement.
Korea fought against China to show that China was no longer powerful.
Korea fought against China to show that China was no longer powerful.
The Spanish mined large amounts of silver in South America in order to trade with Ming China.
Responses
Japan stopped viewing China as superior as Chinese demand for Japanese silver increased.
Japan stopped viewing China as superior as Chinese demand for Japanese silver increased.
The Dutch attacked Ming China in order to secure a trade agreement.
The Dutch attacked Ming China in order to secure a trade agreement.
Korea fought against China to show that China was no longer powerful.
Korea fought against China to show that China was no longer powerful.
The Spanish mined large amounts of silver in South America in order to trade with Ming China.
The Spanish mined large amounts of silver in South America in order to trade with Ming China.
3. Which of the following best explains the role of external forces played in the Ming Dynasty's fall?(1 point)
Responses
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
The Jurchens (Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.
The Jurchens (Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.
Multiple countries assaulted the Ming empire at the same time and made it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to protect itself
Multiple countries assaulted the Ming empire at the same time and made it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to protect itself
Attacks by Japanese pirates and Koreans slowly contributed to the Ming Dynasty's fall.
Attacks by Japanese pirates and Koreans slowly contributed to the Ming Dynasty's fall.
Responses
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
The Jurchens (Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.
The Jurchens (Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.
Multiple countries assaulted the Ming empire at the same time and made it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to protect itself
Multiple countries assaulted the Ming empire at the same time and made it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to protect itself
Attacks by Japanese pirates and Koreans slowly contributed to the Ming Dynasty's fall.
Attacks by Japanese pirates and Koreans slowly contributed to the Ming Dynasty's fall.
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
4. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Opium Wars?(1 point)
Responses
The wars ended opium smuggling because the Chinese took control of the trade
The wars ended opium smuggling because the Chinese took control of the trade
The British ended all access to Chinese goods to avoid trading opium in Europe
The British ended all access to Chinese goods to avoid trading opium in Europe
The Opium Wars led to the Canton System because the Qing rulers decided to limit access to China
The Opium Wars led to the Canton System because the Qing rulers decided to limit access to China
The Qing Dynasty was forced to enter an unequal trading relationship that benefited Europeans
Responses
The wars ended opium smuggling because the Chinese took control of the trade
The wars ended opium smuggling because the Chinese took control of the trade
The British ended all access to Chinese goods to avoid trading opium in Europe
The British ended all access to Chinese goods to avoid trading opium in Europe
The Opium Wars led to the Canton System because the Qing rulers decided to limit access to China
The Opium Wars led to the Canton System because the Qing rulers decided to limit access to China
The Qing Dynasty was forced to enter an unequal trading relationship that benefited Europeans
The Qing Dynasty was forced to enter an unequal trading relationship that benefited Europeans.
5. Based on the map and your knowledge of ancient Greece, how did the geography of the region shown affect the development of Greek city-states?
(1 point)
Responses
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
(1 point)
Responses
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
6. Which of the following best describes Ivan IV's accomplishments in expanding the Russian Empire?(1 point)
Responses
Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea
Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe- The Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe- The Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols
Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols
Ivan IV was not able to expand the Russian Empire due to resistance of the native people.
Responses
Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea
Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe- The Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe- The Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols
Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols
Ivan IV was not able to expand the Russian Empire due to resistance of the native people.
Ivan IV expanded northward and westward, including the area around the Baltic Sea.
. Which of the following best describes the influence of new forms of Buddhism in medieval Japan?(1 point)
Responses
Buddhism was brand new to Japan in medieval times and took time to become popular
Buddhism was brand new to Japan in medieval times and took time to become popular
Zen Buddhism was not accepted in Japan due to its focus on self-reliance and discipline
Zen Buddhism was not accepted in Japan due to its focus on self-reliance and discipline
Buddhism was not common among the Japanese people and it died out during the medieval times
Buddhism was not common among the Japanese people and it died out during the medieval times
New forms of Buddhism appealed to many social classes, making it widely practiced
Responses
Buddhism was brand new to Japan in medieval times and took time to become popular
Buddhism was brand new to Japan in medieval times and took time to become popular
Zen Buddhism was not accepted in Japan due to its focus on self-reliance and discipline
Zen Buddhism was not accepted in Japan due to its focus on self-reliance and discipline
Buddhism was not common among the Japanese people and it died out during the medieval times
Buddhism was not common among the Japanese people and it died out during the medieval times
New forms of Buddhism appealed to many social classes, making it widely practiced
New forms of Buddhism appealed to many social classes, making it widely practiced.
8. Which of the following advancements in writing is correctly paired?
(1 point)
Responses
Greeks- Cave paintings that led to the development of a system of symbols that represented words
Greeks- Cave paintings that led to the development of a system of symbols that represented words
The Phoenicians- hieroglyphics using pictures that represented objects ideas and sounds
The Phoenicians- hieroglyphics using pictures that represented objects ideas and sounds
Egyptians- the first alphabet using pictures that represented individual sound instead of words
Egyptians- the first alphabet using pictures that represented individual sound instead of words
Mesopotamians- cuneiform writing which used marks on clay tablets
(1 point)
Responses
Greeks- Cave paintings that led to the development of a system of symbols that represented words
Greeks- Cave paintings that led to the development of a system of symbols that represented words
The Phoenicians- hieroglyphics using pictures that represented objects ideas and sounds
The Phoenicians- hieroglyphics using pictures that represented objects ideas and sounds
Egyptians- the first alphabet using pictures that represented individual sound instead of words
Egyptians- the first alphabet using pictures that represented individual sound instead of words
Mesopotamians- cuneiform writing which used marks on clay tablets
Mesopotamians- cuneiform writing which used marks on clay tablets
What was the role of the samurai in feudal Japan?(1 point)
Responses
Samurai interest in battles made feudal Japan go to war more often
Samurai interest in battles made feudal Japan go to war more often
Samurai served the landholding daimyó through military service
Samurai served the landholding daimyó through military service
Samurai owned most of the land in Japan
Samurai owned most of the land in Japan
Samurai were warriors who protected Japan without the use of weapons
Responses
Samurai interest in battles made feudal Japan go to war more often
Samurai interest in battles made feudal Japan go to war more often
Samurai served the landholding daimyó through military service
Samurai served the landholding daimyó through military service
Samurai owned most of the land in Japan
Samurai owned most of the land in Japan
Samurai were warriors who protected Japan without the use of weapons
Samurai served the landholding daimyó through military service.
10. Which statement best describes farmers, artisans, and merchants in feudal Japan?(1 point)
Responses
They were a very small minority, representing only a small part of the population
They were a very small minority, representing only a small part of the population
They tended to be very poor and unable to make much money
They tended to be very poor and unable to make much money
They were considered elite class because of the money they made
They were considered elite class because of the money they made
They were less valued because they did not have military expertise
Responses
They were a very small minority, representing only a small part of the population
They were a very small minority, representing only a small part of the population
They tended to be very poor and unable to make much money
They tended to be very poor and unable to make much money
They were considered elite class because of the money they made
They were considered elite class because of the money they made
They were less valued because they did not have military expertise
They were a very small minority, representing only a small part of the population.
11. Based on the map and your knowledge of the Silk Road trade routes, why did silk traders use land-based trade routes instead of sea routes?
(1 point)
Responses
The Silk Road's starting points were not along coastal areas
The Silk Road's starting points were not along coastal areas
Silk cloth was too hard to produce and could not fill up a ship
Silk cloth was too hard to produce and could not fill up a ship
Sea routes were too dangerous to use for luxury goods
Sea routes were too dangerous to use for luxury goods
Silk traders did not trust sea captains because of pirates
(1 point)
Responses
The Silk Road's starting points were not along coastal areas
The Silk Road's starting points were not along coastal areas
Silk cloth was too hard to produce and could not fill up a ship
Silk cloth was too hard to produce and could not fill up a ship
Sea routes were too dangerous to use for luxury goods
Sea routes were too dangerous to use for luxury goods
Silk traders did not trust sea captains because of pirates
The Silk Road's starting points were not along coastal areas.
12. In addition to population growth, what caused inflation in European economies during the fifteenth century?(1 point)
Responses
new crops from the Americas
new crops from the Americas
the increase in the price of spices
the increase in the price of spices
the influx of silver from America
the influx of silver from America
exportation of silk to the Americas
Responses
new crops from the Americas
new crops from the Americas
the increase in the price of spices
the increase in the price of spices
the influx of silver from America
the influx of silver from America
exportation of silk to the Americas
The influx of silver from America.
13. Which of the following is true regarding West African economies and global trade in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?(1 point)
Responses
West Africa trading empires lost wealth and power as trade of raw materials shifted to the Americas
West Africa trading empires lost wealth and power as trade of raw materials shifted to the Americas
West African governments increased exports of sugar and spices to the Americas
West African governments increased exports of sugar and spices to the Americas
West African governments began to use silver as their main form of currency
West African governments began to use silver as their main form of currency
West Africa became more wealthy and powerful due to an increase of traffic on the Silk Road
Responses
West Africa trading empires lost wealth and power as trade of raw materials shifted to the Americas
West Africa trading empires lost wealth and power as trade of raw materials shifted to the Americas
West African governments increased exports of sugar and spices to the Americas
West African governments increased exports of sugar and spices to the Americas
West African governments began to use silver as their main form of currency
West African governments began to use silver as their main form of currency
West Africa became more wealthy and powerful due to an increase of traffic on the Silk Road
West Africa trading empires lost wealth and power as trade of raw materials shifted to the Americas.
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14. Which of the following best explains why the price of spices in Europe imported by the Portuguese declined?(1 point)
Responses
The Portuguese were able to directly trade for spices, avoiding taxes placed by Muslim traders and Venetian intermediaries
The Portuguese were able to directly trade for spices, avoiding taxes placed by Muslim traders and Venetian intermediaries
European desire for spices declined during this time and people were no longer interested in purchasing luxury goods from Asia
European desire for spices declined during this time and people were no longer interested in purchasing luxury goods from Asia
The Italians sold the spices for less because they did not need the money
The Italians sold the spices for less because they did not need the money
Bartolomeu Dias was able to find vast spices in Africa
Bartolomeu Dias was able to find vast spices in Africa
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14. Which of the following best explains why the price of spices in Europe imported by the Portuguese declined?(1 point)
Responses
The Portuguese were able to directly trade for spices, avoiding taxes placed by Muslim traders and Venetian intermediaries
The Portuguese were able to directly trade for spices, avoiding taxes placed by Muslim traders and Venetian intermediaries
European desire for spices declined during this time and people were no longer interested in purchasing luxury goods from Asia
European desire for spices declined during this time and people were no longer interested in purchasing luxury goods from Asia
The Italians sold the spices for less because they did not need the money
The Italians sold the spices for less because they did not need the money
Bartolomeu Dias was able to find vast spices in Africa
Bartolomeu Dias was able to find vast spices in Africa
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The Portuguese were able to directly trade for spices, avoiding taxes placed by Muslim traders and Venetian intermediaries.
5. Use the following quote to answer the question:
"Seventhly, The education of their Children, as well Daughters as Sons; all which, be they of never so great quality or estate, they always take care to bring up to write perfect good hands, and to have the full knowledge and use of Arithmetick and Merchants Accompts..."
This excerpt from Josiah Child's "Brief Observations Concerning Trade and Interest of Money" encourages which of the following?
(1 point)
Responses
strict separation of men and women
strict separation of men and women
education of both boys and girls
education of both boys and girls
no regulation of manufactured goods
no regulation of manufactured goods
teaching of religious practices in schools
"Seventhly, The education of their Children, as well Daughters as Sons; all which, be they of never so great quality or estate, they always take care to bring up to write perfect good hands, and to have the full knowledge and use of Arithmetick and Merchants Accompts..."
This excerpt from Josiah Child's "Brief Observations Concerning Trade and Interest of Money" encourages which of the following?
(1 point)
Responses
strict separation of men and women
strict separation of men and women
education of both boys and girls
education of both boys and girls
no regulation of manufactured goods
no regulation of manufactured goods
teaching of religious practices in schools
education of both boys and girls
16. Which of the following is most responsible for Europeans dominating global trade by the eighteenth century?(1 point)
Responses
better health and superior weapons
better health and superior weapons
advancements in firearms and church practices
advancements in firearms and church practices
better weather and shipbuilding
better weather and shipbuilding
advancements in science and industry
Responses
better health and superior weapons
better health and superior weapons
advancements in firearms and church practices
advancements in firearms and church practices
better weather and shipbuilding
better weather and shipbuilding
advancements in science and industry
advancements in science and industry
7. Which of the following helps explain Sir William Eton's interest in the Ottoman Empire?(1 point)
Responses
the Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes
the Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes
the Ottoman Empire defeated the Holy Roman Empire
the Ottoman Empire defeated the Holy Roman Empire
the Ottoman Empire controlled Japan
the Ottoman Empire controlled Japan
the Ottoman Empire had superior democracy
Responses
the Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes
the Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes
the Ottoman Empire defeated the Holy Roman Empire
the Ottoman Empire defeated the Holy Roman Empire
the Ottoman Empire controlled Japan
the Ottoman Empire controlled Japan
the Ottoman Empire had superior democracy
the Ottoman Empire controlled valuable trade routes
18. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the Ming Dynasty's trade relationships?(1 point)
Responses
Though the Ming collected tributes (like taxes) from the Asian countries they protected, the Europeans were truly trading partners
Though the Ming collected tributes (like taxes) from the Asian countries they protected, the Europeans were truly trading partners
Since China controlled the Silk Road, the Ming did not participate in sea exploration
Since China controlled the Silk Road, the Ming did not participate in sea exploration
The Ming Dynasty began to trade with Japan for the first time in centuries.
The Ming Dynasty began to trade with Japan for the first time in centuries.
Zheng He and other Ming explorers left signs of trade, including mosques built with Chinese influence in Malaysia
Responses
Though the Ming collected tributes (like taxes) from the Asian countries they protected, the Europeans were truly trading partners
Though the Ming collected tributes (like taxes) from the Asian countries they protected, the Europeans were truly trading partners
Since China controlled the Silk Road, the Ming did not participate in sea exploration
Since China controlled the Silk Road, the Ming did not participate in sea exploration
The Ming Dynasty began to trade with Japan for the first time in centuries.
The Ming Dynasty began to trade with Japan for the first time in centuries.
Zheng He and other Ming explorers left signs of trade, including mosques built with Chinese influence in Malaysia
Since China controlled the Silk Road, the Ming did not participate in sea exploration.
9. Which of the following in TRUE of the Russian Empire?(1 point)
Responses
Russia society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity
Russia society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity
Ivan IV was known as a kind and benevolent leader who expanded the empire through trade negotiations
Ivan IV was known as a kind and benevolent leader who expanded the empire through trade negotiations
The Russian Empire was decimated by the Mongols in the 1500s, leading to it's decline for 3 centuries
The Russian Empire was decimated by the Mongols in the 1500s, leading to it's decline for 3 centuries
The peasants, known as boyars, democratically elected leaders to advise Tsar Ivan IV
Responses
Russia society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity
Russia society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity
Ivan IV was known as a kind and benevolent leader who expanded the empire through trade negotiations
Ivan IV was known as a kind and benevolent leader who expanded the empire through trade negotiations
The Russian Empire was decimated by the Mongols in the 1500s, leading to it's decline for 3 centuries
The Russian Empire was decimated by the Mongols in the 1500s, leading to it's decline for 3 centuries
The peasants, known as boyars, democratically elected leaders to advise Tsar Ivan IV
Russia society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity.
20. What effect did the fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks have on global trade?(1 point)
Responses
Global trade ended due to the closing of the west end of the Silk Road, making goods from China and other Asian countries prohibitively expensive
Global trade ended due to the closing of the west end of the Silk Road, making goods from China and other Asian countries prohibitively expensive
Global trade continued as it had before though the Ottoman Empire collected much smaller tributes and taxes for those who travelled and traded along the Silk Road
Global trade continued as it had before though the Ottoman Empire collected much smaller tributes and taxes for those who travelled and traded along the Silk Road
Global trade expanded to include all water routes as European countries begin to search for new ways to reach Asia by bypassing the route through the Ottoman Empire
Global trade expanded to include all water routes as European countries begin to search for new ways to reach Asia by bypassing the route through the Ottoman Empire
Global trade expanded with even more land routes throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East
Responses
Global trade ended due to the closing of the west end of the Silk Road, making goods from China and other Asian countries prohibitively expensive
Global trade ended due to the closing of the west end of the Silk Road, making goods from China and other Asian countries prohibitively expensive
Global trade continued as it had before though the Ottoman Empire collected much smaller tributes and taxes for those who travelled and traded along the Silk Road
Global trade continued as it had before though the Ottoman Empire collected much smaller tributes and taxes for those who travelled and traded along the Silk Road
Global trade expanded to include all water routes as European countries begin to search for new ways to reach Asia by bypassing the route through the Ottoman Empire
Global trade expanded to include all water routes as European countries begin to search for new ways to reach Asia by bypassing the route through the Ottoman Empire
Global trade expanded with even more land routes throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East
Global trade expanded to include all water routes as European countries begin to search for new ways to reach Asia by bypassing the route through the Ottoman Empire.
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