HS World History 1st Semester Final

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What was the primary religion of the Mughal Empire in India?

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Islam

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Which European country was the first to establish a significant colonial empire in the Americas?

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Spain

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Identify one major reason why China and Japan rejected European expansion during the early modern period.

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Lack of interest in European goods

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Explain how the Columbian Exchange impacted the diets of Europeans.

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Introduced new staple crops like potatoes and maize

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Analyze the impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade on African societies.

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It caused significant population decline and social disruption.

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What was the primary economic activity in the Spanish colonies in the Americas?

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Mining

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Describe one way in which European nations settled North America differently from South America.

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Focused on trade and alliances with Native Americans

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What was the divine right of kings?

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The belief that monarchs were chosen by God to rule

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Evaluate the effectiveness of Louis XIV's reign in centralizing power in France.

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He successfully centralized power, strengthening the monarchy.

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Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Columbian Exchange?
The spread of European diseases to the Americas, The introduction of European languages to Asia, The decline of European empires, The isolation of African societies

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The spread of European diseases to the Americas