Topic Test: Global Convergence

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Which European explorer made the voyages shown on the map?

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Christopher Columbus

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What was the significance of the expedition led by Bartolomeu Dias?

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It proved that it was possible to sail from Europe to the Indian Ocean.

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What happened when Cortés and his soldiers first arrived in Tenochtitlan?

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Moctezuma welcomed them as honored guests.

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How was this tool used?

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European explorers used it to navigate by the stars.

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Mercantilist nations in Europe sought to limit imports by

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taxing goods from foreign countries.

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How did the defeat of the Aztec and Incan empires enrich the Spanish monarchy?

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The monarchy received a portion of all treasures taken by the conquistadors.

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An example of capitalism would be when merchants and landowners used their money to

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invest in new businesses.

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How did the introduction of horses affect Native American culture?

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Native Americans in some culture areas began to use horses for hunting and in warfare.

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What role did Vasco da Gama play in the growth of a Portuguese empire?

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He led the first European expedition to reach India by sea.

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Why did Dutch colonies in the Americas fail to attract as many settlers as English colonies did?

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Fewer people were dissatisfied with life in the Netherlands than in England.