Bentley Ch. 22 Global Connections
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Why is Vasco Da Gama's voyage in 1499 significant in a global context?
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It supported Columbus' claim that the world was round
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It demonstrated that there was a faster passage to Asia than the traditional overland routes
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It showed the south and east Asian empires that Europe was a mighty trading power and foreshadowed Europe's coming dominance
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It opened the doors to direct maritime trading and helped to establish permanent links between Europe and Asia
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Explore key maritime explorations and their global impacts in this Bentley Ch. 22 quiz. Assess understanding of historical figures like Vasco Da Gama and Columbus, and compare European maritime strategies. Essential for learners interested in the intricate web of global trade and exploration history.
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Which of the following technologies was a western European maritime innovation c. 1400-1800?
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Astrolabe
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Sternpost rudder
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Compass
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Cross staff and back staff
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A. Cross staff and back staffExplanation
The cross staff and back staff were western European maritime innovations during the period of 1400-1800. These instruments were used for celestial navigation, allowing sailors to measure the angle between the horizon and a celestial body such as the sun or stars. This information was crucial for determining the ship's latitude at sea. The astrolabe, compass, and sternpost rudder were all important maritime technologies, but they were not specific to western Europe during this time period.Rate this question:
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The greatest flaw in Columbus' plan to reach Asia by sailing west that
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He greatly underestimated the circumference of the earth and did not know about the existence of the continents of North and South America
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He did not possess the necessary technology to successfully make such a long voyage and return home safely
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He could get the better-equipped and better-trained Portuguese mariners to sign on to his plan and help him achieve a successful voyage
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Genoa was too far from Portugal and the differences in language and customs was too great for the two peoples to work together
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A. He greatly underestimated the circumference of the earth and did not know about the existence of the continents of North and South AmericaExplanation
Columbus' greatest flaw in his plan to reach Asia by sailing west was that he greatly underestimated the circumference of the earth and was unaware of the existence of the continents of North and South America. This miscalculation led him to believe that he could reach Asia by sailing west, when in reality the distance was much greater than he anticipated. Additionally, his lack of knowledge about the existence of the Americas prevented him from accurately predicting the obstacles he would face during his voyage.Rate this question:
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Which of the following individuals reported his experiences in this manner? "So that your highnesses might resolve to...Because without a doubt, there is in this land a very great quantity of gold; for not without cause do these Indians that I bring with me say that there are in these islands places where they dig and wear gold and wear it on their chests, on their ears and on their arms...And also, here there is probably a great quantity of cotton and I think it would sell very well here without taking it to Spain but the cities belonging to the Grand Mongol Khan."
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Magellan
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Balboa
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Columbus
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Prince Henry of Portugal
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A. ColumbusExplanation
Columbus is the correct answer because the passage describes his experiences and observations during his voyages to the New World. He mentions the presence of gold in the land and how the indigenous people wear it as jewelry. He also mentions the potential for trading cotton in the region. This aligns with Columbus' accounts of his encounters with the indigenous people and his exploration of the Caribbean islands.Rate this question:
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What was a key difference between the Portuguese approach to trading-post empires and the approach taken by the Dutch and the English?
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The Portuguese were interested in land and sea territories more than controlling trade routes and custom duties, as were the Dutch and the English
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The Portuguese were interested in controlling trade routes and collecting customs duties, while the Dutch and English were interested in controlling shipping on the high seas
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The Portuguese were interested in militarily controlling trade routes and collecting customs duties while the Dutch and the English were interested in establishing trading posts to sell supplies and collect customs duties
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The Portuguese were more interested in fighting their Spanish rivals than stopping the English or Dutch merchant companies
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A. The Portuguese were interested in militarily controlling trade routes and collecting customs duties while the Dutch and the English were interested in establishing trading posts to sell supplies and collect customs dutiesExplanation
The key difference between the Portuguese approach and the approach taken by the Dutch and the English is that the Portuguese focused on militarily controlling trade routes and collecting customs duties, while the Dutch and the English focused on establishing trading posts to sell supplies and collect customs duties. The Portuguese prioritized military control, whereas the Dutch and English prioritized establishing trading posts for commercial purposes.Rate this question:
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What common goal(s) did the Dutch and the Spanish have in southeast Asia?
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Both wanted to spread Christianity as the dominant faith throughout the world
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Both wanted to dominate trade int he region, but not necessarily to populate the region with European settlers
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Both wanted to spread Christianity and trade throughout their realms by establishing settler colonies
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Both wanted to destroy the power of the Chinese merchants who had dominated the region for centuries
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A. Both wanted to dominate trade int he region, but not necessarily to populate the region with European settlersExplanation
The Dutch and the Spanish both wanted to dominate trade in Southeast Asia, but they did not necessarily aim to populate the region with European settlers. This suggests that their primary focus was on economic control and exploiting the region's resources rather than establishing permanent settlements or spreading Christianity.Rate this question:
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Why is the Seven Years' War significant in this era, 1500-1800?
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It demonstrated the power of the Prussian army to withstand assault from teh west
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It demonstrated the importance of the gunpowder empires in Asia
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It showed that the eastern hemisphere could not dominate the western hemisphere in terms of economic and military power
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It placed Britain in a position to dominate world trade for the next 150 years
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A. It placed Britain in a position to dominate world trade for the next 150 yearsExplanation
The Seven Years' War was significant in the era of 1500-1800 because it placed Britain in a position to dominate world trade for the next 150 years. This war, fought between various European powers, including Britain, France, and Prussia, resulted in Britain gaining control over several colonies and territories, which greatly expanded its global influence and economic power. This dominance in world trade allowed Britain to establish a vast empire and become the leading global power during the following century and a half.Rate this question:
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Why did disease decimate the indigenous populations of the western hemisphere?
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The western hemisphere had developed in relative isolation from Europe, Asia, and Africa for thousands of years, so the people had no natural immunities to diseases from the eastern hemisphere.
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The peoples of the western hemisphere did not have access to the more sophisticated medical tradition and practices of the Asians and the Europeans so they had no way to combat the diseases.
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The peoples of the western hemisphere were weakened from fighting the European invaders, so they were not biologically strong enough to fight the diseases
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The peoples of the western hemisphere lacked the sanitation and technology needed to prevent the spread of infectious disease acquired from contact with the Europeans, so diseases spread too rapidly to combat
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A. The western hemisphere had developed in relative isolation from Europe, Asia, and Africa for thousands of years, so the people had no natural immunities to diseases from the eastern hemisphere.Explanation
The indigenous populations of the western hemisphere were decimated by disease because they had no natural immunities to diseases from the eastern hemisphere. This is because the western hemisphere had developed in relative isolation from Europe, Asia, and Africa for thousands of years. As a result, when Europeans arrived in the western hemisphere, they brought diseases that the indigenous populations had never been exposed to before. Without any natural defenses or immunities, the diseases spread rapidly and had devastating effects on the indigenous populations.Rate this question:
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Which New World crops added the most calories to European diets and therefore positively impacted sustainable population numbers?
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Wheat and potatoes
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Potatoes and maize
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Maize and beans
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Tomatoes and peppers
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A. Potatoes and maizeExplanation
Potatoes and maize were the New World crops that added the most calories to European diets and positively impacted sustainable population numbers. These crops were highly nutritious and could be grown in large quantities, providing a reliable food source. Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and vitamins, while maize is a staple crop that is high in calories. The introduction of these crops to European diets helped to alleviate food shortages and improve overall nutrition, leading to an increase in population numbers.Rate this question:
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What commodity because the most desirous medium of exchange for the Manila galleons of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
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Gold
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Sugar
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Cowry shells
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Silver
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A. SilverExplanation
During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the Manila galleons were Spanish trading ships that sailed between Manila in the Philippines and Acapulco in Mexico. These voyages were part of the lucrative trade route known as the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade, which involved the exchange of goods between Asia and the Americas. Silver was the most desirable medium of exchange for these galleons because it was highly valued in both Asia and the Americas. The Spanish acquired large quantities of silver from their colonies in the Americas and used it to trade for luxury goods, spices, and other commodities in Asia.Rate this question:
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The desire to spread Christianity, settle European farmers in new lands, control the trade of specific cash crops, and exploit natural resources is most characteristic of which of the following groups?
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The Portuguese in Brazil
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The Dutch in Indonesia
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The Spanish in the Philippines
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The French in Canada
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A. The Portuguese in BrazilExplanation
The Portuguese in Brazil were driven by the desire to spread Christianity, settle European farmers in new lands, control the trade of specific cash crops, and exploit natural resources. This can be seen in their establishment of colonies, conversion of indigenous peoples to Christianity, cultivation of cash crops like sugar and tobacco, and extraction of resources like timber and minerals. The Portuguese were known for their aggressive colonization efforts and economic exploitation in Brazil, making them the most characteristic group for these motivations.Rate this question:
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Columbus was able to convince Ferdinand and Isabella to support his voyages because
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Based on his mathematical calculations of the earth's circumference, he believed that sailing west from Europe to Asia would be profitable and they recognized the wealth such a route would bring to their kingdom
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He promised them an alliance between the wealthy Italian port city of Genoa and the rising newly unified Spanish kingdom of Aragon and Castile
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He had already made a successful voyage to the islands he called the Indies and he had the gold and natives as specimens to prove it
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He had had the earlier backing of Prince Henry who died before he could back another voyage
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A. Based on his mathematical calculations of the earth's circumference, he believed that sailing west from Europe to Asia would be profitable and they recognized the wealth such a route would bring to their kingdomExplanation
Columbus was able to convince Ferdinand and Isabella to support his voyages because he believed that sailing west from Europe to Asia would be profitable based on his mathematical calculations of the earth's circumference. He presented them with the idea that such a route would bring wealth to their kingdom, which they recognized and saw the potential benefits. This aligns with their interests in expanding their kingdom's wealth and power.Rate this question:
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Major motivations for European exploration of the world's oceans included all of the following EXCEPT
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The search for raw materials and mineral resources
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The search for new lands to settle and cultivate
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Population pressures in Europe.
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The desire to trade directly with Asian markets
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The urge to extend Christianity beyond Europe.
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A. Population pressures in Europe.Explanation
The major motivations for European exploration of the world's oceans included the search for raw materials and mineral resources, the search for new lands to settle and cultivate, the desire to trade directly with Asian markets, and the urge to extend Christianity beyond Europe. However, population pressures in Europe were not a direct motivation for exploration, as the European population was not the primary reason for venturing into the unknown.Rate this question:
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