Question 1

Europeans were able to expand their exploration and command of the oceans due to the

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A)   shift away from traditional portolani.
B)   rejection of the Chinese sternpost rudder.
C)   combination of lateen sails with square rigging and the ability to build ever larger and more mobile ships.
D)   construction of gigantic ships.
E)   cheaper cost of sailing. C

Question 2

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Pedro Cabral

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Answers will vary.

Question 3

Discuss the European impact, positive and negative, on the native populations of Southeast Asia.

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The European impact on the native populations of Southeast Asia had both positive and negative effects.

Positive impacts included the introduction of new crops and agricultural techniques, which helped to improve food production and increase the overall standard of living for some native populations. European trade also brought new goods and technologies to the region, which contributed to economic development and cultural exchange.

However, the negative impacts of European colonization were significant. The arrival of European powers led to the exploitation and oppression of native populations. Many Southeast Asian societies were subjected to forced labor, land confiscation, and discriminatory policies. This resulted in widespread poverty, displacement, and loss of traditional ways of life.

Furthermore, European colonization also brought diseases such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, which devastated native populations that had no immunity to these illnesses. This led to a significant decline in the indigenous population of Southeast Asia.

In addition, the imposition of European political systems and boundaries led to social and political unrest, as well as the loss of autonomy for many native communities. The legacy of colonialism continues to impact Southeast Asia today, as many countries in the region still struggle with the social, economic, and political consequences of European intervention.

In conclusion, while European impact on Southeast Asia brought some positive changes, the negative effects of colonization were far-reaching and continue to shape the region's development. It is important to acknowledge and address the lasting impact of European colonization on the native populations of Southeast Asia.

Question 4

How did Spanish methods of dealing with their new territories in America affect the native populations there?

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Question 5

Portuguese control of the spice trade was ended by

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A)   Muslim attacks from Delhi.
B)   the circumnavigating voyage of Balboa.
C)   the establishment of the British and Dutch East India Companies.
D)   rival Hindu merchants from the Ganges plain.
E)   a new outbreak of the Black Death.

Question 6

Compare and contrast Portuguese and Spanish conquests of the Americas. Include a discussion of their different ways of governing their empires.

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Question 7

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

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Question 8

How did the arrival of Islam change the previously Buddhist and Hindu societies of Southeast Asia?

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Question 9

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Cape of Good Hope

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Question 10

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Triangular Trade

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Question 11

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Paramesvara

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Question 12

Historians estimate that up to _______ of slaves died on the journey known as the Middle Passage.

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A)   one-third
B)   one-fourth
C)   one-tenth
D)   one-half
E)   two-thirds

Question 13

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
New Spain

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Question 14

Which statement about European contact with Africa is FALSE ?

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A)   Most people in the African interior were little influenced by Europeans in the 1500s.
B)   The Portuguese took over the gold trade from Mwene Metapa in East African.
C)   The Dutch established a colony at Cape Town to supply its ships headed for the Spice Islands.
D)   The Boers were responsible for keeping other Europeans away from the Cape of Good Hope.
E)   England established a colony at Zimbabwe in the late 1600s.

Question 15

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
Sonni Ali

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Question 16

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). 
caravels

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Question 17

How, and to what extent, did the arrival of Europeans influence the scope and conduct of the spice trade?

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Question 18

In 1441, Portuguese ships back from the West African coastal voyages brought _____ to Portugal.

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A)   silver
B)   gold
C)   slaves
D)   spices
E)   ivory

Question 19

What was one of the earliest West African states to become Muslim?

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A)   The Zanj
B)   Zimbabwe
C)   Axum
D)   Mali
E)   Kush

Question 20

In the race for overseas empires, the Spanish started later than the Portuguese and were ultimately less successful.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: New Encounters: the Creation of a World Market

Europeans were able to expand their exploration and command of the oceans due to the

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Pedro Cabral

Discuss the European impact, positive and negative, on the native populations of Southeast Asia.

How did Spanish methods of dealing with their new territories in America affect the native populations there?

Portuguese control of the spice trade was ended by

Compare and contrast Portuguese and Spanish conquests of the Americas. Include a discussion of their different ways of governing their empires.

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

How did the arrival of Islam change the previously Buddhist and Hindu societies of Southeast Asia?

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Cape of Good Hope

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Triangular Trade

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Paramesvara

Historians estimate that up to _______ of slaves died on the journey known as the Middle Passage.

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). New Spain

Which statement about European contact with Africa is FALSE ?

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Sonni Ali

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). caravels

How, and to what extent, did the arrival of Europeans influence the scope and conduct of the spice trade?

In 1441, Portuguese ships back from the West African coastal voyages brought _____ to Portugal.

What was one of the earliest West African states to become Muslim?

In the race for overseas empires, the Spanish started later than the Portuguese and were ultimately less successful.