World History Week 6

Which explorer led the first expedition to successfully sail around the world?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• James Cook

Zheng He’s voyages during the Ming Dynasty were significant because they

• focused on conquering new colonies in Africa

• demonstrated China’s naval power and promoted trade in the Indian Ocean

• resulted in the discovery of the Americas

• unified China under Tokugawa rule

What was Vasco da Gama’s most important accomplishment?

• He reached India by sailing around Africa.

• He discovered the Pacific Ocean.

• He conquered the Aztec Empire.

• He founded Quebec as a French colony.

Which of the following best defines the Columbian Exchange?

• The military alliance between Spain and Portugal for exploration

• The transfer of plants, animals, people, and diseases between Europe and the Americas

• The competition among European monarchs for colonies in Asia

• The trade of goods between Japan and Europe during the Tokugawa Shogunate

One major cultural effect of the Columbian Exchange was

• the spread of the caste system to Europe

• the introduction of horses to the Americas

• the replacement of Chinese porcelain in world trade

• the arrival of Buddhism in Africa

Which device helped European explorers determine their position at sea using the stars?

• Compass

• Telescope

• Astrolabe

• Caravel

What role did Oda Nobunaga play in Japanese history?

• He established long-lasting peace through the Tokugawa Shogunate.

• He united parts of Japan and laid the foundation for later unification under Tokugawa rulers.

• He conquered Korea and expanded Japanese influence.

• He opened Japan’s ports to European colonization.

How did the Tokugawa Shogunate maintain control of Japan?

• By embracing all European cultures and technologies

• By encouraging democratic reforms in towns and villages

Emperor Kangxi of China was able to rule for such a long period because he

• created alliances with Japan and Korea

• improved education, reduced taxes, and promoted stability in government

• expanded colonization into the Americas

• converted China to Christianity

What was one major social impact of population growth in both Japan and China during the 17th–19th centuries?

• Nobles lost their power as more peasants gained rights.

• Farming communities became overcrowded, leading to social tensions and stricter class divisions.

• Cities declined as people moved back to the countryside.

• Peasants were abolished as a class in both societies.