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WorksheetsEarly Modern Era Economic Transformations – Test ReviewUnit 3
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 43mins
What luxury commodities were in high demand in Europe but could only be acquired from Asia?
Silk and spices
Gold and silver
Wool and cotton
Iron and copper
What two groups held a monopoly control on the overland trade to Europe in goods from Asia?
The Muslim empires and the Italian city-states
The Mongol Empire and the Chinese dynasties
The Byzantine Empire and the Persian Empire
The Spanish Empire and the Portuguese Empire
What happens to prices when demand is high, but supply is low?
Prices increase
Prices decrease
Prices remain the same
Prices fluctuate randomly
Religious beliefs played a role in the rationale of European exploration by:
Encouraging the spread of Christianity
Promoting scientific research
Fostering economic trade
Supporting local cultures
The Muslim empire putting the most pressure on Christian Europe was:
Ottoman Empire
Mughal Empire
Safavid Empire
Abbasid Caliphate
Who were three religious reformers that had created problems for the Catholic Church?
Martin Luther, John Hus, John Wycliffe
Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael
Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Vasco da Gama
The political structure of Europe in the early modern era led to competition for overseas exploration because:
European nations were unified under a single government.
There was a lack of interest in overseas territories.
Rivalries and fragmented political entities encouraged exploration.
Europe had no resources to support exploration.
What European nation led the early stages of the exploration era?
Spain
Portugal
France
England
This explorer, working for Portugal, made the first successful voyage to India.
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
Amerigo Vespucci
Portugal built a different kind of “empire”. How is it different from traditional empires?
It was a maritime empire focused on trade routes.
It was a land-based empire with large territories.
It was an empire based on cultural assimilation.
It was an empire with a strong military presence.
Portugal controlled which of the following strategically significant places as part of its expansion?
Goa
Macao
Malacca
All of the above
The “cartaz” was:
A type of ship used by the Portuguese
A naval trade license issued by the Portuguese
A Portuguese colony in Africa
A treaty between Portugal and Spain
Portugal’s influence faded after 1600 because:
They lost key territories to other European powers.
They focused more on internal development.
They formed alliances with weaker nations.
They shifted their focus to Asia.
Which European nations challenged Portugal for control of trade in Asia?
Spain and France
Netherlands and England
Italy and Germany
Russia and Sweden
Spain established a significant colony in Asia. Where was it?
Philippines
India
Indonesia
Vietnam
The explorer whose voyage was the basis for Spain’s claim on the Philippines is:
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Amerigo Vespucci
Spain came into contact with which religious group in its efforts to colonize the Philippines?
Buddhists
Muslims
Hindus
Christians
What two European nations set up joint-stock companies called “...East India Trading Companies?”
Spain and Portugal
France and Germany
England and the Netherlands (the Dutch)
Italy and Greece
A “joint-stock” company is:
A company owned by shareholders who can buy and sell shares.
A company owned by a single individual.
A company that does not issue shares.
A company that is owned by the government.
What special rights did England and Holland give to their East India Trading Companies?
The right to wage war
The right to collect taxes
The right to mint coins
The right to establish colonies
The Dutch East India Company focused its efforts on which region?
The Americas
Africa
Asia
Australia
The English East India Company focused its efforts on:
Trade in the Indian subcontinent
Colonization of Africa
Exploration of the Americas
Establishing trade routes in Australia
The English encountered which large, powerful empire in India?
Mughal Empire
Ottoman Empire
Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
What was Japan’s first response to the arrival of Europeans on their shores?
Welcomed them cautiously to learn about their technology
Engaged in trade immediately
Expelled them and restricted foreign influence
Ignored their presence
The Shogun dramatically changed Japan’s actions toward Europeans by:
Opening Japan to European trade and influence
Isolating Japan from European contact
Forming alliances with European countries
Adopting European technologies and customs
The daimyo were:
Feudal lords in Japan
Ancient Greek philosophers
Medieval European knights
Chinese emperors
What precious metal formed the basis of the world economy by 1600?
Gold
Silver
Platinum
Copper
Silver was especially sought after in China during this time because:
It was used as to pay all taxes.
It was abundant in China.
It was used for making weapons.
It was a symbol of power.
The silver discovery that led to much of Spain’s wealth during this time was located in:
Potosí, Bolivia
Mexico City, Mexico
Lima, Peru
Santiago, Chile
Spain was especially well-positioned to supply the demand for silver because:
It had abundant silver mines.
It had advanced mining technology.
It had control of Europe.
It had a large workforce.
The role of the Philippines in world trade grew as the importance of silver grew. Which of the following best describes this growth?
The Philippines became a major producer of silver.
The Philippines became a key trading hub for silver between Asia and the Americas.
The Philippines' economy declined due to the influx of silver.
The Philippines stopped trading with other countries.
The standard Spanish coin was:
Piece of Eight
Peso
Escudo
Doubloon
The influx of silver wealth did not lead to lasting prosperity in Spain because:
The silver was mostly spent on wars and luxury goods.
Spain invested heavily in infrastructure and education.
The silver was used to pay off national debt.
Spain saved the silver for future generations.
What was referred to as “soft gold”?
Silk
Fur
Spices
Tea
Fur was in short supply in Europe by 1500 because:
The demand for fur had decreased.
The population of fur-bearing animals had declined.
Fur was no longer fashionable.
Trade routes for fur had expanded.
The “Little Ice Age” impacted demand for furs by:
Increasing the demand due to colder temperatures
Decreasing the demand as people adapted to the cold
Having no significant impact on the demand
Causing a shift in demand to other materials
In what two parts of the world did the fur hunt take place in this era?
North America and Siberia
Asia and Africa
Australia and Antarctica
South America and the Arctic
Where did the French do most of their fur hunting activity?
Canada & Mississippi Valley
Australia
West coast of N. America
South Africa
Where did the English do most of their fur hunting activity?
Northern Canada
Southern colonies of N. America
Africa
India
Native Americans and the natives of Siberia were utilized in the fur hunt as:
Traders and middlemen
Hunters and trappers
Craftsmen and artisans
Guides and scouts
What significant negative impacts did the fur trade have on native American cultures?
Loss of traditional skills
Introduction of new diseases
Increased warfare among tribes
All of the above
What significant negative impacts did the fur trade have on the environment of North America?
Deforestation and habitat destruction
Improved biodiversity
Increased water pollution
Enhanced soil fertility
The Russian government forcibly encouraged the taking of more fur-bearing animals in Siberia by:
Making taxes be paid in furs
Punishing local residents for increased fur production
Implementing strict hunting regulations
Providing subsidies for farming
What are three common characteristics to most examples of slavery in history?
Lack of freedom, forced labor, and dehumanization
High wages, voluntary work, and personal growth
Democracy, equality, and justice
Technological advancement, innovation, and prosperity
What gender slaves were preferred in Islamic empires? At what ratio? For what reason?
Male slaves were preferred at a 2:1 ratio for labor purposes.
Female slaves were preferred at a 2:1 ratio for domestic work.
Male slaves were preferred at a 1:1 ratio for military purposes.
Female slaves were preferred at a 3:1 ratio for educational purposes.
The production of what commodity led to more European involvement in slavery?
Cotton
Sugar
Tobacco
Coffee
Which European nation was first responsible for the transportation of slaves from Africa?
Portugal
Spain
France
England
The Pope played a role in advancing the use of slave labor by:
Issuing papal bulls that allowed for slavery
Condemning the use of slave labor
Remaining neutral on the issue
Actively working to abolish slavery
Approximately how many Africans were captured to be slaves?
10 million
12 million
15 million
20 million
Approximately how many enslaved Africans survived the passage and arrived in the Americas?
Approximately 10 million
Approximately 5 million
Approximately 15 million
Approximately 20 million
Which factor did not play a role in the choice of Africans as slaves?
Proximity
Biology
Age
Practicality
What is meant by “chattel slavery?”
A system where individuals are considered property and can be bought or sold
A form of temporary servitude with eventual freedom
A type of labor where workers are paid wages
A system where individuals work voluntarily without coercion
How did the Europeans go about acquiring slaves from Africa?
Through peaceful trade agreements
By establishing colonies and capturing people
By purchasing them from African leaders
Through diplomatic negotiations
The Middle Passage was:
A trade route between Europe and Asia
A stage of the triangular trade in which millions of Africans were forcibly transported to the Americas
A famous sea voyage by Christopher Columbus
A passage through the Rocky Mountains
The African Diaspora refers to:
The forced migration of African people to other parts of the world.
A festival celebrated in Africa.
A type of African music.
A historical event in Europe.
The importation of Africans to North and South America impacted the culture of those places by:
Introducing new cultural aspects such as food, music.
Having no significant impact
Leading to the decline of indigenous cultures
Causing economic stagnation
The depopulation of Africa, especially of men, impacted the social/cultural life of Africa’s remaining people by:
Increasing the power of women in society
Strengthening traditional cultural practices
Reducing the influence of European colonizers
Enhancing economic development
Which commodity was most responsible for the expansion of the Atlantic slave trade?
Spices
Silk
Tea
Sugar
