Global Impact Quick Check

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Question
Create an argument about the significance of European expansion on the Americas.(1 point)
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European expansion into the Americas did not exploit land-based resources, only trade routes in the region. This was done because Europeans wanted to control trade routes to make money off of them.
European expansion into the Americas did not exploit land-based resources, only trade routes in the region. This was done because Europeans wanted to control trade routes to make money off of them.

European expansion into the Americas came at the expense of the exploitation of the resources of the Americas and of other people, including those who were brought to the Americas by force.
European expansion into the Americas came at the expense of the exploitation of the resources of the Americas and of other people, including those who were brought to the Americas by force.

European expansion into the Americas was not done for economic gain. Instead, European expansion was done for exploratory purposes by people such as Christopher Columbus.
European expansion into the Americas was not done for economic gain. Instead, European expansion was done for exploratory purposes by people such as Christopher Columbus.

European expansion into the Americas was a process that took the sustainability of the resources of the Americas into account throughout.

Answer 1

European expansion into the Americas was a process that took the sustainability of the resources of the Americas into account throughout. This can be seen through the establishment of colonies and the introduction of new farming techniques, such as crop rotation and the use of indigenous plants. Europeans recognized the value of the land and resources in the Americas and sought to make use of them in a way that would not deplete them entirely. They understood that maintaining the resources would ensure a steady supply of wealth for their home countries. Additionally, Europeans also implemented laws and regulations to protect certain resources, such as forests and wildlife, recognizing the need for conservation. Therefore, European expansion in the Americas was not solely driven by exploitation, but rather a consideration for the long-term sustainability of the resources available.

Answer 2

Assess the consequences of European attempts to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity. Which consequence most likely resulted from sacred Indigenous religions being banned by Europeans?(1 point)
Responses

the preservation of Indigenous myths and history
the preservation of Indigenous myths and history

conquistadors immersing themselves in the cultures of local populations
conquistadors immersing themselves in the cultures of local populations

Christianity becoming a minor religion in South America
Christianity becoming a minor religion in South America

the loss of Indigenous religious texts

Answer 3

the loss of Indigenous religious texts

Answer 4

When comparing those who dominated important trading centers throughout Asia, who was the most successful up until the fifteenth century?(1 point)
Responses

European Christians
European Christians

Portugal and Spain
Portugal and Spain

India and China
India and China

the Islamic empire

Answer 5

India and China

Answer 6

Global Impact Quick Check
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What is a monopoly?(1 point)
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a country’s wealth measured by the amount of gold or silver it has
a country’s wealth measured by the amount of gold or silver it has

a country that invades another for its goods
a country that invades another for its goods

a belief that non-Catholics should convert to Catholicism
a belief that non-Catholics should convert to Catholicism

an individual or organization that has complete control over a good, service, or market

Answer 7

an individual or organization that has complete control over a good, service, or market

Answer 8

While investigating the increased warfare in West Africa between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, what do many historians argue is the key factor in increasing warfare at large?(1 point)
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varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells
varying local currencies, such as nzimbu shells

the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle
the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle

wars of succession
wars of succession

dangerous environments along the Bight of Benin

Answer 9

the European firearms sale-enslavement cycle