Unit 1 Quiz - Modern World and China

What was the significant result of European ships sailing the world’s oceans?

• The isolation of continents

• The bringing together of the Old World and the New

• The creation of the Silk Road

• The discovery of the internal combustion engine

What does "The Great Dying" refer to?

• A famine in Europe

• The extinction of dinosaurs

• The destruction of populations in the Americas

• A volcanic eruption in Asia

What happened to the populations in the Americas during The Great Dying?

• They were preserved and flourished

• They were destroyed and replaced by newcomers

• They migrated to Europe

• They established new trade routes

What was a consequence of increased international trade?

• The isolation of continents

• More ideas and cultural exchange

• The collapse of global economies

• The end of European exploration

What did the increase in international trade lead to?

• A decline in global wealth

• Fewer inventions

• More wealth being generated

• Less cultural interaction

What was a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• The decline of agricultural practices

• The spread of new diseases

• People started growing new plants and eating new foods

• The rise of the Roman Empire

What were the significant effects of the Columbian Exchange?

• Smaller populations and weaker economies

• Larger populations, workforces, militaries, and economies

• Declining health and reduced trade

• Fewer cultural interactions and stagnant economies

Why did much of the Spanish silver mined in the New World end up in China?

• It was used to fund European wars

• It paid for Chinese silks, tea, and fine porcelain

• It was invested in European infrastructure

• It was traded for spices from India

What was one consequence of the popularity of Chinese products in Europe?

• A decline in the European textile industry

• An increase in silver being sent to China

• The discovery of gold mines in Europe

• The rise of local European artisans

Why were Chinese products particularly popular among Europeans?

• They were easy to produce locally

• They were high quality and affordable only to the wealthy

• They were inexpensive and widely available

• They were promoted by European royalty