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Ch.1 L1-L4

Authored by Martika Ramirez

Social Studies

8th Grade

Ch.1 L1-L4
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What was a major reason that Europeans began to explore more of the world?

They wanted to escape the barbarian warriors who had taken over much of

Northern Europe.

They wanted to obtain more of the goods, such as spices, that they encountered during the Crusades.

They wanted to find the gold and silver they had heard was available in the Americas.

They needed more land to feed their people.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The French word renaissance means "rebirth".

True

False

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

What happened during the Renaissance? Select ALL that apply.

European monarchies grew in number and power.

People studied the classical works of ancient Greece and Rome.

Trade between Europe and Asia was reduced.

Interest in intellectual and artistic activities increased.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What caused capitalism to grow in Europe during the 1500s and 1600s?

The Bubonic Plague had killed large numbers of people.

For the first time, Europeans could obtain goods from Asia.

Monarchies became increasingly powerful, leading to more stable governments.

Europeans wanted more goods and services.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Religious expeditions called the Crusades had the unplanned result of creating trade between Europe and Asia.

True

False

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What was the main goal of Christopher Columbus’s voyage in 1492?

to locate gold and silver for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

to determine if the world was round

to find a western sea route to Asia

to claim new lands for Spain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Who conquered the Aztec?

Ponce de León

Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

Hernán Cortés

Juan Cabrillo

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