Honors World History FINAL EXAM

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Millions of slaves were brought from Africa to North and South America to perform labor. Which of the following was one of the jobs that many slaves performed in the Americas? Options: They worked as merchants, They worked on plantations, They worked in colonial armies, They worked as artists

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They worked on plantations

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What was the significance of Gutenberg inventing the printing press?

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It provided an opportunity for news to travel more quickly to a broader audience.

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During the Russian Revolution, the Bolsheviks took control of the Russian government. What was one of the results of the Bolsheviks' rise to power?

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Private ownership of property was no longer allowed.

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The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo da Vinci. Why is this phrase used to describe Leonardo da Vinci?

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Leonardo da Vinci had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had diverse talents.

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What was the MAIN reason for the decline of Native American populations after European contact?

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Exposure to European diseases

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What was the significance of the humanist movement during the Renaissance?

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Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.

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Which of the following is one way in which the European economy was impacted by the Columbian Exchange? Options: The European economy weakened because of the amount of money spent on imported goods., Europeans became more self-sufficient and traded less with other parts of the world., As new crops were introduced in Europe, food production increased., Many European crops were destroyed by diseases brought from North and South America.

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As new crops were introduced in Europe, food production increased.

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Early in the Industrial Revolution, why did many employers want to hire women and children rather than men to work in factories?

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Employers could pay women and children less.

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How did the Columbian Exchange impact people living in Europe and in the Western Hemisphere?

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People in both places were introduced to new crops and animals.

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Which artist created the following:
- The Last Judgement
- Sistine Chapel
- David
- La Pieta'?

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Michelangelo