Colonialism Review Assessment

During which century did the Black Death primarily spread through Europe?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

What was the primary disease that caused the Black Death pandemic?

• Smallpox

• Bubonic plague

• Cholera

• Typhoid fever

Approximately what percentage of Europe's population died as a result of the Black Death?

• 10-15%

• 25-30%

• 30-50%

• 40-60%

Which of the following was a significant social consequence of the Black Death in Europe?

• Increased religious tolerance

• Strengthening of the feudal system

• Labor shortages leading to higher wages for survivors

• Immediate technological advancements in medicine

During what time period did the Renaissance primarily occur?

• 13th and 14th Centuries

• 15th and 16th Centuries

• 17th and 18th Centuries

• 19th and 20th Centuries

The Renaissance can be thought of as a time of

• rebirth for the arts and culture in Europe

• great technological advances in transportation

• disease and social unrest

• movement towards a more equal society

The Renaissance is characterized as a "rebirth" of what earlier cultural tradition?

• Egyptian civilization

• Classical Greek and Roman civilization

• Celtic traditions

• Byzantine culture

During the Renaissance, Europeans wanted luxury goods (silk, porcelain, spices, gunpowder, etc). From where did the Europeans look to get these luxury items?

• The Americas

• China

• Europe

• The Middle East

What was one of the primary economic motivations for kings to support colonial exploration?

• To reduce population density in their kingdoms

• To acquire new sources of gold, silver, and valuable resources

• To establish democratic governments in new territories

• To provide vacation destinations for royal families

Which competitive factor motivated kings to support colonial expeditions?

• Fear that rival monarchs would claim territories and resources first

• Competition to develop the most environmentally sustainable colonies

• Rivalry to see which kingdom could establish the most democratic governments

• Contest to determine which monarch could sail the fastest ships