Question 1

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  False

Question 2

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
Malacca

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Answer not provided.

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

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

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Question 5

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
Prince Henry the Navigator

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Prince Henry the...

Question 6

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
Treaty of Tordesillas

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Treaty of Tordesillas...

Question 7

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
Amerigo Vespucci

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Amerigo Vespucci...

Question 8

All of the following are true about European contacts with Africa except that

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A)  most peoples 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 Capetown 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 9

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
Columbian Exchange

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Columbian Exchange...

Question 10

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
Vasco da Gama

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Vasco da Gama...

Question 11

As a result of the publications of Bartolomé de Las Casas

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A)  Amerindian rights were recognized and respected.
B)  the encomienda system was established.
C)  Amerindians became more maltreated than before.
D)  the Spanish government was more attentive to the needs of the native populations.
E)  a new route to the Indies was discovered.

Question 12

Describe the most important voyages of exploration undertaken by Europeans during the 16^th and 17^th centuries.

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Question 13

Which of the following accurately describes European colonial development in the New World?

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A)  The Dutch took New York from the English and changed its name to New Netherlands,and later the English lost some of their Canadian holdings to the French.
B)  The English took New Netherlands from the French and changed its name to New York,and later the Dutch lost some of their Canadian holdings to the French.
C)  The English took New Netherlands from the Dutch and changed its name to New York,and later the French lost most of their Canadian holdings to the English.
D)  The French took New York from the Dutch and changed its name to New France,and later the Dutch lost some of their Canadian holdings to the English.
E)  The Bishop of Rome took Brazil from Portugal and returned it to Spain.

Question 14

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
Mestizos

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Mestizos...

Question 15

Magellan and his expedition of five ships returned to Spain after circumnavigating the globe.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
the Gold Coast

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the Gold Coast...

Question 17

One of the earliest West African states to become Muslim was

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A)  the Zanj.
B)  Zimbabwe.
C)  Axum.
D)  Mali.
E)  Kush.

Question 18

Instructions: Identify the following term(s).
The Tears of the Indians

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Question 19

The conquistadors of Spain were financed and outfitted by the Spanish crown.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

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

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

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Malacca

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

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

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Prince Henry the Navigator

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Treaty of Tordesillas

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Amerigo Vespucci

All of the following are true about European contacts with Africa except that

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Columbian Exchange

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Vasco da Gama

As a result of the publications of Bartolomé de Las Casas

Describe the most important voyages of exploration undertaken by Europeans during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Which of the following accurately describes European colonial development in the New World?

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). Mestizos

Magellan and his expedition of five ships returned to Spain after circumnavigating the globe.

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). the Gold Coast

One of the earliest West African states to become Muslim was

Instructions: Identify the following term(s). The Tears of the Indians

The conquistadors of Spain were financed and outfitted by the Spanish crown.

Portuguese control of the spice trade was ended by

Describe the most important voyages of exploration undertaken by Europeans during the 16^th and 17^th centuries.