AP World History UNIT 4 REVIEW—1450-1750

What was the primary focus of global interactions between 1450 and 1750?

• The expansion of land-based empires across Eurasia.

• The development and expansion of sea-based empires.

• The decline of intercontinental trade due to political instability.

• The rise of isolated regional economies.

Which of the following technological advancements significantly aided European maritime expansion during this period?

• The invention of the steam engine, allowing for faster travel.

• The development of advanced cannons for land warfare.

• The creation of new ship designs like the fluyt and the lateen sail.

• The discovery of new land-based trade routes through Africa.

What was a significant consequence of the Columbian Exchange regarding diseases?

• European populations were largely unaffected by new diseases from the Americas.

• Native American populations experienced a massive decline due to European diseases.

• Both European and Native American populations saw a significant increase in immunity to new diseases.

• Diseases primarily spread from the Americas to Europe, causing widespread epidemics there.

Which of the following labor systems was primarily used by Europeans in the Americas to exploit resources and manage plantations?

• Guild system

• Feudalism

• Chattel slavery

• Indentured servitude from Europe

What was the primary difference between the Inca Mita system and the Spanish adaptation of it in the Americas?

• The Inca system was voluntary, while the Spanish system was forced.

• The Inca system was for public works, while the Spanish system was for private gain.

• The Inca system involved payment, while the Spanish system did not.

• The Inca system was temporary, while the Spanish system was lifelong.

Which of the following best describes the core belief about wealth in a mercantilist economic system?

• Wealth is constantly expanding and can be created through innovation.

• The amount of wealth in the world is finite, and one nation's gain is another's loss.

• Wealth is primarily measured by a nation's agricultural output.

• Free trade among nations is the most effective way to increase global wealth.

Under the economic system of mercantilism, what was the primary purpose of establishing colonies?

• To spread democratic ideals and self-governance.

• To provide raw materials and markets for the mother country.

• To foster cultural exchange and mutual development.

• To create new independent nations.

In the Casta System established in the Americas, which group occupied the highest position in the social hierarchy?

• Criollos

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

• Zambos