Which is NOT a reason the Aztecs offered human sacrifices? (SSWH8a)

to gain understanding of the human body

honor the gods and forestall the destruction of the world.

terrorize conquered people into submission

they believed the sacrifice would be reincarnated

Why did Columbus set sail westward? (SSWH10a)

To convince the world the earth is round

To escape the persecution of the Spanish Inquisition

To capture African slaves for trade

Which of the following is a goal of the economic theory of mercantilism? (SSWH10b)

To establish a favorable balance of trade by having more exports and fewer imports

To spread Christianity to all parts of the world by sending Jesuit missionaries on all international voyages

To establish a favorable balance of trade by having more imports and fewer exports

To spread Christianity to all parts of the world by forcing people in the empire to convert to Christianity

Which characteristic was shared by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations? (SSWH8b)

Produced potatoes as a main crop

What was the significance of Christopher Columbus’s travels? (SSWH10a)

He helped establish a permanent European settlement on the island of Hispaniola and encouraged trade with the Americas.

Sailing under the Chinese flag, he commanded expeditions to South Asia, the Middle East and East Africa.

Sailing under the Spanish flag, he was the first European to circumnavigate the earth.

Sailing under the French flag, he established the first French colony in Canada called Quebec.

What was mercantilism? (SSWH10b)

The economic policy that leads European nations to colonize the Americas in order to grow wealth

The idea that Christianity needs to spread to the America’s

The division of society into an upper class, middle class, and lower class.

The separation of church and state

Which of the following was NOT a significant factor in Cortés's defeat of the Aztec empire? (SSWH 10a)

the inadequate defenses of Tenochtitlan

superior Spanish technology, especially swords, muskets, cannons, and horses

a devastating smallpox epidemic

the resentment of many indigenous peoples to Aztec rule

The sea route to the Indian Ocean discovered by Vasco da Gama offered European merchants (SSWH10a)

a chance to buy goods directly from Indian merchants.

a chance to trade with Muslim intermediaries.

quicker access to the slave trade of west Africa.

proof that the earth was round.

In the New World, the Columbian exchange generally resulted in the

introduction of infectious diseases.

staggering loss of indigenous populations

introduction of domesticated animals such as cattle and horses.

What is the job of Hernando Cortes and Francisco Pizarro?

They are conquistadors looking to make territorial gains for Spain

They all belong to the Jesuit order and work for the Pope

They work for the Dutch East India company and are establishing new trade markets

They are all explorers who are searching for a new route to India

The Middle Passage describes which of the following journeys:

The shipment of African slaves across the Atlantic Ocean

Christopher Columbus as he made his way to what he thought was India, but was instead Hispaniola

Vasco de Gama as he traveled around Africa to India

The shipment of Asian slaves across the Pacific Ocean

What was the goal of French and English explorers?

To find a northwest passage to India

To spread Protestant Christianity

To discover the fountain of youth

Columbian Exchange can best be explained as?

Exchange of agricultural goods between Europe and the America’s

Exchange of South American land between Spain and Portugal.

Result of a struggle between the Spanish and the Incas

Result of a conflict between South American colonies and Europe

During the 1600s and 1700s, the European policy of Mercantilism led to increased?

Competition for Markets in the Americas

Concern of invading armies from Asia

Study of Ancient knowledge in Latin texts

Interest in spreading the beliefs of Christianity

Which statement best explains why the Spanish were interested in the Incan Empire? (SSWH10a)

The Incan Empire was a possible source of wealth for the Spanish.

The Spanish were intrigued by Incan scientific advances.

The Incan Empire was a possible market for Spanish goods.

The Spanish hoped to learn the location of an Incan fountain of youth.

Why did the Aztecs sacrifice human beings? (SSWH8b)

To punish people who’d fought against the Aztecs

To prevent explosive population growth

According to John Locke, the chief role of government was to (SSWH13b)

Protect natural rights of citizens

Redistribute land from the rich to the poor

One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment are similar is that both (SSWH13a-SSWH13b)

questioned traditional values and past practices.

used the factory system to mass-produce goods.

sought to reconcile Christian beliefs with science.

promoted nationalistic revolutions in eastern Europe.

Why was Galileo imprisoned? (SSWH13a)

His findings went against certain teachings of the Church.

He used his findings to stir up anger against the monarchy.

He performed experiments on animals and humans.

He plagiarized his ideas from Kepler and Copernicus.

Why was the Enlightenment considered a turning point in world history? (SSWH13b)

Europeans changed their thinking about the role of government, philosophy and science.

led to increased power for royal families in Europe

Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.

The Columbian exchange occurred.

Which statement represents a key idea directly associated with John Locke (SSWH13b)

All people are born with the right to life, liberty, and property.

Freedom of speech should be denied.

The king’s power on Earth comes from God.

Individuals acting in their own self-interest will achieve economic success.

Both the United States Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man emphasized the idea that governments must ... (SSWH14b)

support established religious beliefs.

operate on a system of checks and balances.

Why did the people of Latin America want to be free of European rule? (SSWH14b)

They wanted to control their own affairs.

They wanted to set up their own monarchy.

They wanted their military to have more power in government

Which of the following statements best express the ideas of the Enlightenment thinker, Voltaire? (SSWH13b)

Freedom of Speech, Freedom of religion, Separation of Church and State

People give consent to be governed

Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Assembly, Right to bear arms

Louis XIV and absolutist leaders would most likely agree with the expression (SSWH14a)

“do not question government authority”

“government should leave businesses alone”

“countries should settle differences without war”

“all men are created with natural rights”

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the American Revolution? (SSWH14b)

Stamp Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts

Which of the following is not a trait most revolutions had in common? (SSWH14b)

Women and people of color leading the fight

A divided class structure within the society

Some type of violent revolt or rebellion

Inspiration from the Enlightenment movement

Which of the following is a cause for the Haitian Revolutions? (SSWH14b)

Fighting between the White plantation owners and gens de couleur allowed for a slave rebellion

Resistance against paying taxes for the French and Indian War

Charles I refused to share the power with citizens

Creoles, having learned about the Enlightenment, wanted equal status with the Peninsulars

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30 sec • 1 pt

The Mayans were called the "Greeks of the Americas" because they developed all of the following EXCEPT ___. (SSWH8a)

System of Writing

Ships to sail to North America

Study of Astronomy & Architecture

Calendars

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Inca used quipus because their society (SSWH8b)

needed a way to track the weather.

had no written language.

wanted to spread their religious beliefs to neighboring civilizations.

relied heavily on military conquests.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the European exploration of the Western Hemisphere? (SSWH10a)

to spread Christianity

to educate Native Americans

to buy Asian spices

to acquire more wealth for Europe

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The astrolabe was an invention that allowed explorers to (SSWH10c)

navigate using the night sky

sail against the wind

communicate from ship to ship

draw more accurate maps

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Columbian Exchange impact life in the Americas? (SSWH10b)

Thousands of farmers in the Americas were left without lands to farm.

Population in the Americas boomed as a result of the introduction of new foods.

European diseases devastated the Native American populations.

Native empires were overthrown in the search for gold.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of...? (SSWH8b)

Calendars

Printing

Ocean navigation

Manufacturing goods

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase best describes the location of the Incan civilization? (SSWH8b)

Rainforests in Central America

Deserts in Mexico

Woodlands in North America

Andes mountains of Peru

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SSWH8,10,13,14

The Mayans were called the "Greeks of the Americas" because they developed all of the following EXCEPT ___. (SSWH8a)

The Inca used quipus because their society (SSWH8b)

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the European exploration of the Western Hemisphere? (SSWH10a)

The astrolabe was an invention that allowed explorers to (SSWH10c)

How did the Columbian Exchange impact life in the Americas? (SSWH10b)

The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of...? (SSWH8b)

Which phrase best describes the location of the Incan civilization? (SSWH8b)

Which is NOT a reason the Aztecs offered human sacrifices? (SSWH8a)

Why did Columbus set sail westward? (SSWH10a)

Which is NOT a goal of the Spanish in the Americas? (SSWH10a)

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