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US HISTORY UNIT 1 CHALLENGE 2
THE WEST AND THE SOU TH
Question 1: Which of these hypotheses was Christopher
Columbus intending to prove by sailing westward in 1492?a.) The earth is not as large as we've supposed it to be.This means that the westward voyage to Asia is not as long as we thought and is therefore possible to undertake.b.) The earth is not flat like we've supposed, but round.This means that, instead of having to go over land to the east, we can also reach Asia by sailing west.c.) It is unlikely that the ocean to the west is as empty as we've supposed it to be. There are probably countless lands to be discovered and claimed.d.) The recent invention of the caravel allows us to sail great distances in a much shorter time. A westward trip to Asia was too long before, but it is possible now.
CORRECT ANSWER: a.) The earth is not as large as
we've supposed it to be. This means that the westward voyage to Asia is not as long as we thought and is therefore possible to undertake.
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Question 2: Which of the following events led to
increased maritime exploration in the 15th century?a.) Competition between Catholics and Protestants b.) The invention of the printing press c.) Discoveries by the Vikings d.) The Crusades of the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries
CORRECT ANSWER: d.) The Crusades of the 11th,
12th and 13th centuries
Question 3: Which of the following motives played the
biggest role in the European discovery of the New World?a.) Looking for previously undiscovered lands b.) Seeking new trade routes with Asia c.) Spreading Christianity to indigenous populations d.) Proving the earth to be round
CORRECT ANSWER: b.) Seeking new trade routes
with Asia
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Question 4: The Crusades led to an increased exchange of
goods between Europe and Asia. This sparked an age of exploration and ultimately resulted in the discovery of the New World. Which of the following concepts does this statement best exemplify?a.) Globalization b.) Commodification c.) Colonization
CORRECT ANSWER: a.) Globalization
Question 5: European traders discovered that they could
sell chocolate from the New World back home in Europe.Which of the following concepts does this statement best exemplify?a.) Globalization b.) Colonization c.) Commodification
CORRECT ANSWER: c.) Commodification
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Question 6: After the New World was discovered, major
European empires like the Spanish, English, French and Portuguese competed for control of the new lands, despite the presence of indigenous peoples. Which of the following concepts does this statement best exemplify?a.) Commodification b.) Globalization c.) Colonization
CORRECT ANSWER: c.) Colonization
Question 7: Which of the following factors contributed to
the racialization of slavery in the New World?a.) Africans were willing to become slaves in exchange for food and shelter.b.) Slaves from Africa were more readily available than slaves from European nations like Ireland.c.) African nations began to outlaw slavery, so slave traders sought new markets for African slaves.d.) African workers were more docile and easily trained than workers from other places.