AP World History Unit 4

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The voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492

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opened the way for Spain to colonize North and South America.

Answer explanation

The voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492 was pivotal as it marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Americas, leading to Spain's dominance in North and South America, making this choice the correct answer.

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Which European nation was the first to control trade in the Indian Ocean and in Asia?

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Portugal

Answer explanation

Portugal was the first European nation to establish a significant presence in the Indian Ocean and Asia, beginning in the late 15th century with explorers like Vasco da Gama, thus controlling trade routes and establishing colonies.

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Which of these statement BEST explains Spain’s principal reason for colonizing the "New World"? Options: Spain was inspired by scientific curiosity. Spain's citizens desired to settle elsewhere. Spain wanted to maximize its economic profits. Spain desired to spread the power of the Catholic Church.

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Spain wanted to maximize its economic profits.

Answer explanation

Spain's primary motivation for colonizing the New World was to maximize economic profits through resources, trade, and wealth, making this the best explanation compared to other options.

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Why did Europeans want to find a direct sea route to Asia in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries?

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to spread Christianity to the east

Answer explanation

Europeans sought a direct sea route to Asia to spread Christianity, as they believed it was their duty to convert non-Christian populations. This motivation was significant during the Age of Exploration.

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Ferdinand Magellan's voyage to circumnavigate the Earth in the early 1500's would not have been possible without the use of a compass, which originated in

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China

Answer explanation

The compass, essential for navigation during Magellan's voyage, originated in China. Its invention allowed sailors to determine direction, making long sea voyages possible, including the circumnavigation of the Earth.

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What was the role of improved technology in European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries?

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The mariner's astrolabe determined latitude at sea.

Answer explanation

The mariner's astrolabe was crucial for navigation, allowing explorers to determine their latitude at sea, which significantly improved their ability to explore new territories during the 15th and 16th centuries.

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A caravel, carrack and fluyt are all

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ships

Answer explanation

A caravel, carrack, and fluyt are all types of ships used during the Age of Exploration. They were designed for long voyages and trade, distinguishing them from currencies, navigational tools, or tribal leaders.

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Mit'a was a labor system most connected to

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Peruvian Mines

Answer explanation

Mit'a was a labor system used by the Inca Empire, primarily for working in the Peruvian mines. It required communities to provide labor for mining operations, making 'Peruvian Mines' the correct answer.

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Which of the following represents a Spanish system of land distribution and forced labor system in the New World?
Peninsulares, Mit'a System, Akbar, Encomienda system

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Encomienda system

Answer explanation

The Encomienda system was a Spanish colonial system that granted land and the labor of indigenous people to Spanish settlers, making it a key method of land distribution and forced labor in the New World.

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Zheng He was a well known

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Merchant and Explorer

Answer explanation

Zheng He was a prominent Chinese explorer and diplomat during the Ming Dynasty, known for his maritime expeditions that expanded trade and cultural ties across Asia and Africa, making 'Merchant and Explorer' the correct choice.