European Exploration

Which of the following was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration? 

• Islamic culture spread across Africa

• European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere

• Independence movements developed in Asia and Africa

• Military dictatorships were established throughout Europe

Which of the following was a result of the European conquest of Latin America? 

• Spanish became the major spoken language

• Native American cultures flourished

• The Aztec religion spread

• Many parliamentary democracies were established

​According to the theory of mercantilism, which of the following should be true for colonies? 

• Colonies should be acquired as markets and sources of raw materials.

• Colonies should be considered an economic burden for the colonial power.

• Colonies should be granted independence as soon as possible.

• Colonies should be encouraged to develop their own industry.

According to the Line of Demarcation, all the lands west of the line would belong to_____________, and all the lands east would belong to ______________.

• North America; Australia

• Netherlands; Italy

• Spain; Portugal

• Portugal; Spain

Which of the following explains the role of the Renaissance had in launching the Age of Exploration?  (select all that apply)

• Learning about trade between Europe and the rest of the world was encouraged.

• European missionaries were welcomed throughout the world.

• New ideas were being embraced about wealth and growth. 

• A sense of curiosity about the global opportunities was prevalent.

• European adventurers wanted to test the limits of the human ability.

Which of the following are CAUSES of European Exploration? (Select all that apply)

• Religious aims-a hope to spread Christianity

• Renaissance beliefs-explore and discover

• Rise of Isolationism

• Improvements in technologies

• Desire for wealth and power

Which of the following are EFFECTS of European Exploration? (Select all that apply)

• Desire for wealth and power

• Sailors learned more about geography

• Slave trade was expanded

• Improvements in technologies

• Line of Demarcation established

Which of the following are EFFECTS of European Exploration? (Select all that apply)

• Diseases wiped out large numbers of Aztecs

• Europe expanded sea trade with India

• Europeans traded goods with Africa in exchange for captured Africans

• Rise of capitalism

• The Columbian Exchange

Which of the following did Europe, Africa, and Asia contribute to the trade efforts for the Americas? (select all that apply) 

• Slaves

• Peanuts

• Olives

• Coffee Beans

• Livestock

Which of the following did Europe, Africa, and Asia contribute to the trade efforts for the Americas? (select all that apply) 

• Wheat

• Onions

• Vanilla

• Diseases

• Corn