SS Lit. Apps - Q2 Week 3 Test Study Guide

The main motivations for European exploration were known as the "3 G's." Which of the following best represents these motivations?

• Gold, God, Glory

• Guns, Gems, Geography

• Goods, Government, Growth

• Grain, Gold, Governance

Some effects of the Columbian Exchange included:

• The transfer of new foods, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.

• The end of all trade between Europe and the Americas.

• The discovery of gold in Asia by Europeans.

• The spread of democracy to all American colonies.

Some of the key explorers and the countries they sailed for include:

• Christopher Columbus for Spain, Vasco da Gama for Portugal, John Cabot for England, and Ferdinand Magellan for Spain.

• Christopher Columbus for England, Vasco da Gama for France, John Cabot for Spain, and Ferdinand Magellan for Portugal.

• Christopher Columbus for Portugal, Vasco da Gama for Spain, John Cabot for France, and Ferdinand Magellan for England.

• Christopher Columbus for France, Vasco da Gama for England, John Cabot for Portugal, and Ferdinand Magellan for France.

Militarism means:

• The belief in building up a strong armed forces to prepare for war.

• A system where the government is run by religious leaders.

• The promotion of peace and diplomacy over conflict.

• The belief in equal rights for all citizens.

Militarism helped cause the war by:

• building up armed forces and increasing tensions between nations

• promoting peace and cooperation among countries

• reducing the size of military forces

• encouraging disarmament and diplomacy

Alliances means:

• A partnership or association formed for mutual benefit

• A type of government

• A form of currency

• A military weapon

Alliances helped cause the war by creating a domino effect. What was the result of this effect?

• Countries were drawn into the conflict one after another.

• All countries immediately declared peace.

• Alliances prevented any wars from starting.

• Countries became completely isolated from each other.

Imperialism means:

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• The belief in complete isolation from other countries.

• A system where all property is publicly owned.

• The process of forming a democratic government.

Imperialism helped cause the war by:

• creating competition and tension among European powers over colonies

• promoting peace and cooperation between nations

• reducing military alliances and rivalries

• eliminating economic competition between countries

Nationalism means:

• A feeling of pride and loyalty towards one's country.

• A system of government based on monarchy.

• A belief in global citizenship over national identity.

• A preference for local over national interests.