Which of the following best explains why the price of spices in Europe imported by the Portuguese declined?(1 point)

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Bartolomeu Dias was able to find vast spices in Africa.
Bartolomeu Dias was able to find vast spices in Africa.

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.

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.
Question 17
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)
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no regulation of manufactured goods
no regulation of manufactured goods

strict separation of men and women
strict separation of men and women

teaching of religious practices in schools
teaching of religious practices in schools

education of both boys and girls
education of both boys and girls
Question 18
Which of the following is most responsible for Europeans dominating global trade by the eighteenth century?(1 point)
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advancements in science and industry
advancements in science and industry

advancements in firearms and church practices
advancements in firearms and church practices

better health and superior weapons
better health and superior weapons

better weather and shipbuilding
better weather and shipbuilding
Question 19
Which of the following is TRUE of the Russian Empire?(1 point)
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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.

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.

Russian society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity.
Russian society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity.

The peasants, known as boyars, democratically elected leaders to advise Tsar Ivan IV.
The peasants, known as boyars, democratically elected leaders to advise Tsar Ivan IV.
Question 20
What effect did the fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks have on global trade?(1 point)
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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 with even more land routes throughout the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

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 traveled 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 traveled and traded along the Silk Road.
Question 21


(1 point)
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The Yuan Dynasty expanded eastward during its reign.

The Yuan Dynasty expanded eastward during its reign.

The Yuan Dynasty more than doubled the size of the Tang Dynasty.

The Yuan Dynasty more than doubled the size of the Tang Dynasty.

The Tang Dynasty focused on expanding into desert areas.

The Tang Dynasty focused on expanding into desert areas.

The Tang Dynasty’s territory matched the land area of the Yuan Dynasty.
The Tang Dynasty’s territory matched the land area of the Yuan Dynasty.
Question 22
(1 point)
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expansion of Japanese cultural traditions
expansion of Japanese cultural traditions

development of a common language
development of a common language

significant increases in trade and travel
significant increases in trade and travel

adoption of Confucian ideas and practice
adoption of Confucian ideas and practice
Question 23
Match the following definitions or descriptions on the left to the corresponding vocabulary word.(10 points)
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A Muslim ruler.
The payment a bride's family makes to the bridegroom and his family; payment a woman brings to a marriage.
A member of the warrior class in Japanese feudal society.

The code of conduct for samurai during the feudal period in Japan.

Vast, treeless plains, of Central Asia, used for grazing animals.
Question 24
Match the following terms to the civilizations they are associated with.(8 points)
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Medieval Japan Chinese Dynasties Russia
Question 25
Pease choose ONE of the following questions to answer. Your response should be at least 5 complete sentences.

How did the Mongol Empire's system of communication and trade routes contribute to cultural exchanges between different regions? Provide three specific examples of cultural impacts.

What were the key achievements of the Ming Dynasty in terms of art and science, and how did these achievements reflect the values of the time? Choose three examples to support your answer.

How did the expansion of the Russian Empire influence its relationships with neighboring countries? Discuss the effects of this expansion on trade, culture, and conflict. Be sure to include at least three examples.

(10 points)

Answer 1

I'll help provide answers for the multiple-choice questions you’ve presented. Here's a summary of the best responses for each question based on historical context:

Question 16:
The Portuguese were able to directly trade for spices, avoiding taxes placed by Muslim traders and Venetian intermediaries.
This explanation highlights how the Portuguese's direct trade routes reduced costs and increased access to spices.

Question 17:
Education of both boys and girls.
The excerpt emphasizes the importance of educating children regardless of gender.

Question 18:
Advancements in science and industry.
These advancements were crucial for Europeans' domination of global trade during this period.

Question 19:
Russian society was highly influenced by the Byzantine Empire and Orthodox Christianity.
This statement is true and reflects the cultural legacy of the Byzantine Empire on Russia.

Question 20:
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.
This reflects the change in trade dynamics after the fall of the Byzantine Empire.

Question 21:
The Yuan Dynasty more than doubled the size of the Tang Dynasty.
This accurately describes the territorial expansion of the Yuan Dynasty in comparison to the Tang.

Question 22:
Significant increases in trade and travel.
This reflects the impacts of the historical context provided.

For Questions 23 and 24, I don't have the vocabulary options or descriptions here to make specific matches. If you can provide those lists, I would be able to better assist with matching.

For the essay question, I can also provide a brief outline or points you can elaborate on based on your choice of question. Let me know your preference!