World History Review

Which of these describes a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• The introduction of the potato and corn to the Americas caused the life expectancy of Native Americans to increase

• The introduction of gunpowder to Europe caused war fatalities to increase in Europe

• The introduction of the horse to Europe caused an increase in agricultural output

• The introduction of smallpox to the Americas caused the Native American population to decrease

Answer explanation

The introduction of smallpox to the Americas caused a significant decrease in the Native American population.

What system of farming did the Inca develop in order to farm in the mountains? 

• Chinampas

• Irrigation

• Aqueducts

• Terrace Farming

Answer explanation

The Inca developed Terrace Farming to farm in the mountains.

Why did the population decline in the Aztec Empire due to disease?

• Competing tribes invaded for natural resources

• European countries began to colonize the Americas

• Cash crops were destroyed due to natural disasters

• European countries imported African slaves to the Americas

Answer explanation

The population decline in the Aztec Empire was primarily due to the introduction of diseases brought by European countries during their colonization of the Americas.

The language and religion of South America have been most influenced by

• Free trade agreements

• Spanish Colonization

• indigenous populations

• alliances with the United States

Answer explanation

The language and religion of South America have been most influenced by Spanish Colonization.

What was one benefit of the Columbian Exchange to Europeans?

• new supplies of slaves

• new forms of religion

• new foods like potatoes and corn

• land for Europe's surplus population

Answer explanation

The Columbian Exchange provided Europeans with new foods like potatoes and corn, which expanded their diet and improved nutrition.

What astronomical event were the Aztecs able to predict with great accuracy?

• The appearance of Halley's Comet

• The solar eclipse

• The lunar eclipse

• The transit of Venus

Answer explanation

The Aztecs were able to predict the solar eclipse with great accuracy.

Which European power first established a sea route to India in the 15th century?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

Answer explanation

Portugal was the first European power to establish a sea route to India in the 15th century.

Which empire was located in Mexico?

• Aztec

• Maya

• Inca

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The Aztec empire was located in Mexico.

What were the key factors that led Spain and Portugal to take the lead in the Age of Exploration?

• Advanced naval technology and desire for new trade routes

• Population pressure and lack of natural resources

• Political instability and religious conflicts

• Scientific curiosity and desire for cultural exchange

What benefits did Spain and Portugal achieve as a result of leading the Age of Exploration?

• Acquisition of new territories and access to exotic goods

• Establishment of diplomatic relations with Asian countries

• Development of advanced military technology

• Discovery of a cure for common diseases of that era