History Unit 2 Lesson 4 Test

Front

What impact did Marco Polo’s writings have on Europeans?

Back

Lead to the discovery of America

Front

The Renaissance was primarily fueled by which of the following? Decline of the Church, The rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts, Rise of feudalism, The invention of the wheel

Back

The rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts

Front

How did the invention of the printing press affect the spread of Marco Polo’s writings?

Back

Increased access to books

Front

What was a primary motivation for European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

Back

Desire for wealth

Front

European exploration often led to which of the following outcomes regarding Indigenous lands? Peaceful coexistence, Land preservation, Conflict and appropriation, Cultural exchange

Back

Conflict and appropriation

Front

Who sponsored Christopher Columbus’s voyage in 1492?

Back

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

Front

What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had reached?

Back

Asia

Front

The Columbian Exchange benefited which group more?

Back

Europeans

Front

Which group was primarily enslaved due to labor shortages in the Americas?

Back

Africans

Front

The transatlantic slave trade resulted in millions of which group being forcibly transported?

Back

Africans