Recuperación de la 2ª evaluación. 3º ESO

The European Union is an example of

• a free trade area

• a customs union

• a stock exchange

• a retail park

About transport.

• Air transport is very popular to transport heavy goods, as it is very quick and safe.

• Water transport is mainly used to move people over long distances as it is very cheap.

• Road transport pollutes more that rail transport.

• Rail transport includes trains, metros and buses.

The balance of trade...

• It is negative when the value of the goods and services purchased abroad exceed the value of imports.

• is the monetary difference between domestic trade and international trade.

• It is positive if the value of goods and services sold abroad exceeds the value of imports.

Which of these changes occurred during the Early Modern period?

• The Catholic Church became all-powerful.

• The power of the monarchs increased.

• New non.Christian religions emerged in Europe.

The printing press and the caravel were consequences of ...

• a shift from science to religion

• an increase in scientific inquiry

• an increased interest in the arts

Which of these statements reflects an influence of the Renaissance?

• Lack of any governance

• dominance of the religion

• increased interest in the arts

During the Early Modern period a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?

• Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, universities and academies were closed.

• Humanists were inspired by classical texts.

• Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Catholic Church.

Who is the humanist credited for his contributions to science and art?

• Copernicus

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Andreas Vesalius

Fernando II of Aragon...

• conquered the Kingdom of Navarra, that was incorporated to Castile.

• was defeated by the French, and lost the Aragonese territories in Naples, Sardinia and Sicily.

• created a single state when he married Isabel I of Castile.

The moriscos...

• were Berber pirates who attacked enclaves of Northern Africa.

• were investigated by the corregidores.

• were Muslims who have converted to Christianity.