Which of the following correctly analyzes the ways in which new systems of trade impacted the global economy?(1 point)

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Chinese dynasties in Asia lost wealth from global trade.
Chinese dynasties in Asia lost wealth from global trade.

New economic ideas like mercantilism and capitalism enriched European economies.
New economic ideas like mercantilism and capitalism enriched European economies.

West African trading empires gained power as new resources became available.
West African trading empires gained power as new resources became available.

Silver mines contributed to the wealth of South American economies.
Silver mines contributed to the wealth of South American economies.

Answer 1

All of the statements provide valid analyses of how new systems of trade impacted the global economy in their respective contexts. However, if you are looking for one response that most accurately captures a broad impact on the global economy, the most relevant might be:

New economic ideas like mercantilism and capitalism enriched European economies.

This statement highlights a significant shift in economic thought and practice during the period of new trade systems, which had profound effects not only in Europe but around the world as trade expanded. The ideas of mercantilism and capitalism affected global trade dynamics, incentivizing colonial expansion and investment.

However, keep in mind that other statements regarding West African trading empires and South American silver mines are also important parts of the multi-faceted global economic landscape during this era.

Answer 2

Which statement best describes Portugal’s effect on trade in the Indian Ocean?(1 point)
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Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network.
Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network.

The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network.
The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network.

Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.
Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.

Columbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama.

Answer 3

The statement that best describes Portugal’s effect on trade in the Indian Ocean is:

Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network.

This response accurately reflects the historical contribution of Vasco da Gama in establishing Portuguese presence and trade routes in the Indian Ocean, facilitating European involvement in trade networks that were previously dominated by other powers. The assertion about resistance from the Moors highlights the challenges faced during this expansion, while acknowledging the significant role da Gama played in connecting Europe to the Indian Ocean trade network.

The other statements either inaccurately represent historical events or misstate the chronology and impact of explorations.

Answer 4

Literary Word Choice Quick Check
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The forest lands of Gradwitz were of wide extent and well stocked with game; the narrow strip of precipitous woodland that lay on its outskirt was not remarkable for the game it harboured or the shooting it afforded, but it was the most jealously guarded of all its owner’s territorial possessions. A famous law suit, in the days of his grandfather, had wrested it from the illegal possession of a neighbouring family of petty landowners; the dispossessed party had never acquiesced in the judgment of the Courts, and a long series of poaching affrays and similar scandals had embittered the relationships between the families for three generations.
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Use the passage to answer the question.

Analyze the author’s use of the words precipitous and embittered. What tone do these words convey?

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a foreboding tone
a foreboding tone

an enthusiastic tone
an enthusiastic tone

a humorous tone
a humorous tone

a nostalgic tone
a nostalgic tone

Answer 5

The most appropriate response to the question regarding the author's use of the words "precipitous" and "embittered" is:

a foreboding tone.

The word "precipitous" suggests steepness or danger, which can imply a sense of foreboding or tension regarding the forest's edge. The word "embittered" indicates deep resentment and conflict, suggesting unresolved animosity that adds to an overall sense of unease in the relationships described. Together, these words contribute to a tone that reflects tension and unresolved conflict, hence a foreboding tone.

Answer 6

The feud might, perhaps, have died down or been compromised if the personal ill-will of the two men had not stood in the way; as boys they had thirsted for one another’s blood, as men each prayed that misfortune might fall on the other, and this wind-scourged winter night Ulrich had banded together his foresters to watch the dark forest, not in quest of four-footed quarry, but to keep a look-out for the prowling thieves whom he suspected of being afoot from across the land boundary.
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Use the passage to answer the question.

If a writer wanted to replace the word dark with one that created a greater sense of dread, what word might the writer use?

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dim
dim

shadowy
shadowy

ebony
ebony

opaque

Answer 7

To create a greater sense of dread in place of the word "dark," the writer might use:

shadowy.

The word "shadowy" conveys a sense of obscure danger and mystery, enhancing the feeling of dread associated with the forest. While "dim," "ebony," and "opaque" could also fit, "shadowy" specifically evokes imagery of lurking threats and enhances the foreboding atmosphere of the passage.