Ch.1 L1-L4

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.

The French word renaissance means "rebirth".

• True

• False

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.

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.

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

• True

• False

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

Who conquered the Aztec?

• Ponce de León

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Hernán Cortés

• Juan Cabrillo

Why did joint-stock companies become popular?

• They made large amounts of money by granting loans to merchants.

• They allowed investors to share in both the profits and the risks of trading voyages.

• They could import goods from Asia for less money than other businesses.

• They controlled most of the governments and banks in Europe.

Why were colonies important in the mercantile system?

• Colonies exported large amounts of manufactured goods.

• Colonies provided the home country with gold, silver, and raw materials.

• Colonies supplied slave labor for European factories.

• Colonies worked hard to convert Native Americans to Christianity.

Why did Portugal want to explore the world?

• to find new trade routes to Asia

• to test their technology

• to rule the world

• to satisfy their curiosity