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All of these were inspirations for 15th Century European exploration of the Western Hemisphere EXCEPT the desire to establish new trade routes to Asia

• the desire to establish new trade routes to Asia

• to search for basic resources and land suitable for farming

• the desire to spread Christianity

• the desire to conquer India and China

The astrolabe, an example of improved technology of the 15th and 16th centuries, had the GREATEST impact on

• literacy rates

• building methods

• artistic techniques

• navigation skills

Which grouping lists the main reasons for Spanish exploration of the 'New World'?

• trade, silver, and jewels

• salt, silk, and spices

• God, glory, and gold

• Rum, slaves, and molasses

Judaism is an example of a monotheistic religion. What does monotheism mean?

• belief in many gods

• belief in no god

• belief in the worship of animals

• belief in one god

What religion did Siddhartha Gautama found?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

What religion originated in India and remains the most practiced religion in India today?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Portuguese exploration primarily created trade ___________, while Spanish exploration primarily created __________.

• alliances, rivalries

• ships, rubber ducks

• colonies, routes

• routes, colonies

How did the African Slave trade affect African societies?

• It provided African societies with European Enlightenment ideas that decreased the slave trade within Africa.

• It led to increased dependence on African language and storytelling in the Americas

• It led to a population boom due to the introduction of new crops from the Americas

• It destabilized kingdoms and governments across Africa and led to more warfare to provide for people for the slave trade

What does sovereignty mean?

• Power to govern oneself

• People recognize the legitimacy of the government

• The love and affection for ones country

• Practice of establishing political dominance over people outside of your country

Which is not a form of imperialism?

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of influence

• Social Darwinism