Test 1

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What was a key factor in the success of land-based empires during the 15th and 16th centuries?

Back

Land-based empires that were quick to adopt new military technology often prevailed.

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What environmental factor facilitated trade in the Indian Ocean?

Back

The Indian Ocean’s monsoon winds helped merchants navigate efficiently.

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What was a direct consequence of the Battle of Chaldiran?

Back

Consolidation of an expanded Ottoman Empire including Anatolia.

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Which trade network was most directly impacted by the use of indigenous labor?

Back

Silver.

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What system did Spanish elites in the Caribbean implement to control agricultural labor as the encomienda system declined?

Back

Chattel slavery.

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Define 'land-based empire'.

Back

A land-based empire is a political entity that controls a large territory primarily through land forces and military power.

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What role did military technology play in the conflicts between empires?

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Empires that adopted new military technology gained advantages in warfare, leading to their success in conflicts.

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Explain the significance of the Indian Ocean trade routes in the 15th and 16th centuries.

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The Indian Ocean trade routes were crucial for the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas, significantly impacting global trade.

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What was the encomienda system?

Back

The encomienda system was a labor system in Spanish colonies that granted colonists the right to demand tribute and forced labor from indigenous people.

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How did the absence of piracy affect maritime trade routes?

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The absence of piracy allowed for safer maritime routes, encouraging trade and commerce.