World History - Connecting Hemispheres CV

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What was a significant consequence of European maritime exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries?

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Increased rivalry for overseas territories among European nations

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The Aztec religious beliefs were shaped by the influence of —

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ancient Olmec and Toltec cultures

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What was a significant reason for European nations to embark on voyages of discovery during the Age of Exploration?

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establish direct trade routes to Asia for valuable goods

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What factors motivated European explorers to embark on transoceanic voyages?

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Innovations in navigation and shipbuilding

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Which of the following was a significant impact of the Columbian Exchange on Europe? Options: Introduction of the Mayan calendar system, Adoption of Native American spiritual practices, Incorporation of new agricultural products that improved European diets

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Incorporation of new agricultural products that improved European diets

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What was one significant impact of the trans-Atlantic slave trade on West African societies?

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They gained access to firearms, which altered power dynamics.

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During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, England began its ventures into the Americas. What was one of the key factors that enabled England to start these colonization efforts? Options: the discovery of gold in England, the establishment of a powerful navy, the invention of the steam engine

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the establishment of a powerful navy

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At the height of its power, the Ottoman Empire included the Middle _______________, part of ___________ Africa, and south _______________ Europe.

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East, North, Eastern

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What items were commonly sent from Europe to Africa as part of the Triangular Trade?

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Manufactured goods