Exploration and Its Impact

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How did the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) impact global exploration?

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It divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.

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The term "Columbian Exchange" refers to:

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The exchange of diseases, plants, animals, and cultures between Old and New Worlds

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Which Portuguese explorer was the first European to reach India by sailing around Africa?

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Vasco da Gama

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Which technological advancement was crucial for long-distance ocean navigation during the Age of Exploration?

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Astrolabe and compass

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How did the Spanish encomienda system impact the New World?

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It exploited indigenous labor and resources

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Which statement best describes the long-term impact of the Age of Exploration? Options: It led to immediate worldwide democracy, It created the first global economic system, It ended all international conflicts, It eliminated cultural differences

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It created the first global economic system

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The encomienda system in Spanish colonies was:

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A forced labor system

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What role did African slavery play in European colonization of the Americas?

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It provided essential labor for colonial economies.

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Which of the following best explains why Martin Luther's 95 Theses spread so rapidly throughout Europe?
The development of the printing press, The support of the Catholic Church, The endorsement of the Holy Roman Emperor, The backing of the English monarchy

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The development of the printing press

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What was a major criticism Martin Luther had of the Catholic Church? Options: The use of Latin in church services, The sale of indulgences, The practice of baptism, The structure of church hierarchy

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The sale of indulgences