Unit 6/7 Review

How do the art and literature of the Renaissance reflect the influence of the ancient Greeks?

• through religious symbols and allegories

• through graphic depiction of warfare

• through an emphasis on humanity

• through a focus on colorful detail

Secularism, humanism, naturalism, and classicism are the defining characteristics of which European time period?

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

• Age of Revolutions

• Romantic Era

Which Old World crops were introduced to the Western Hemisphere?

Select TWO correct answers.

• wheat, barley, and maize

• bananas, grapes, and oranges

• peaches, grains, and olives

• maize, potatoes, and lemons

What physical factor facilitated the Spanish colonizing of Mexico?

• The Aztecs died in large numbers from diseases introduced by the Europeans.

• The Mayans emigrated in large numbers for deserts unappealing to the Europeans.

• The Aztecs migrated in large numbers to western lands unknown to the Europeans.

• The Mayans perished in large numbers from foreign foods avoided by the Europeans.

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Which of the following inferences best completes this cause and effect: Cause: improved ships/Effect: longer journeys

• better weather prediction

• new ideas about democracy

• invention of the printing press

• new navigational instruments

Which of the following is the most accurate impact of the Columbian Exchange?

• cultural diffusion and the movement of people

• cultural diffusion and ocean travel

• movement of people and industrialization

• closing of borders and isolationism

How did the Ottoman Empire affect global trade?

Select TWO correct answers.

• It held a virtual monopoly on trade between Europe and Asia as it controlled many of the trade routes.

• It refused to trade with Europe and maintained its partnerships in South and East Asia as its only allies.

• It encouraged European nations to invest in oceanic travel for a faster means of transportation.

• It spread capitalism from Europe throughout its empire and as far east as India and China.

How did European demand for silk and porcelain impact global trade during the Ming Dynasty?

• China grew rich exchanging its goods for silver.

• Europe grew rich exchanging its spices for gold.

• China gained power trading its goods for territory.

• Europe gained power trading its spices for gunpowder.

How did colonies contribute to the development of European mercantilism?

• They funded expeditions of discovery.

• They increased the size of national navies.

• They encouraged the settlement of pioneers.

• They supplied a variety of raw materials for trade.

The Maya, Aztec, and Inca had which of the following in common?

• They developed new ideas surrounding agriculture, irrigation, and science.

• They developed new ideas surrounding astronomy, agriculture, and manufacturing.

• They developed new ideas surrounding agriculture and ranching.

• They developed new ideas surrounding astronomy, mathematics, and engineering.