Question

Which statements describe the Renaissance?

Answer 1

A. neither
B. Group B
C. Group A
D. both

Answer 2

@Opcode

Answer 3

@wolfe8

@bookworm00981

Answer 4

Any helpful answer would be fine :-P

Answer 5

I think it's Option B... not certain but pretty sure :P

Answer 6

Alright, thanks :)
I'm gonna double check anyways ;)

Answer 7

k Hope this is helpful!

Answer 8

But wait, don't you think there are true statements in Group A?

Answer 9

Sure. So why not both of them. :P

Answer 10

I know that the first 3 in Group A are true

Answer 11

Hmm... I'll see :)

Answer 12

:P

Answer 13

I'm glad ur doing research.

Answer 14

I always do :P But today I'm not feeling well so I need help D:

Answer 15

lol

Answer 16

:3

Answer 17

Hi @Opcode
Hope you can help, any helpful answer is fine!

Answer 18

Well the question asks for: Which statements describe the Renaissance?

Renaissance started in the rich Italy which was Florence then started to spread through Europe. As well as the renaissance started in the 14th–17th centuries.

In the picture Group A tells the truth of these statements:
http://assets.openstudy.com/updates/attachments/53154789e4b09b97a1864dc4-lovelyanna-1393903531809-world_hist_b_289048.jpg

So:
C. Group A

Answer 19

So, B is totally wrong? Nothing in Group B is correct?

Answer 20

Group B refers to the crusades/plague/America (way before the Renaissance.)

Note, all of Group A is true, none of Group B is true.

Answer 21

*way AFTER
Sorry my bad.

Answer 22

Ah, I see. I thought so, thanks! :)
Can you check this one @Opcode ?

Starting in the fifteenth century, leaders in China and Japan decided to cut off contact with other countries. Which was not a reason for doing this?

A. They feared European nations might someday threaten their rule.

B. They feared European nations would see how poor and underdeveloped the Chinese and Japanese civilizations were.

C. They feared outsiders wanted to change their traditional practices and beliefs.

D. They feared their people would no longer be self-sufficient and would rely on trade with foreigners.

I believe its C?

Answer 23

If you notice (sometimes people don't realize it) the questions ask for:
Which was NOT a reason for doing this?

Answer 24

C. They feared outsiders wanted to change their traditional practices and beliefs.

IS a reason for Japan to cut off contact with other countries.

B. They feared European nations would see how poor and underdeveloped the Chinese and Japanese civilizations were.
Is NOT a reason for Japan to cut off contact with the rest of the world, in fact Japan was more ADVANCE than most of the other world.

Answer 25

Oh, ok. My bad, sorry!
So B is correct, which means it was NOT a reason. Can you give me more details, if you can?

Answer 26

@whpalmer4

Answer 27

Well I cannot speak for China, though for Japan I have studied quite a bit.

Japan, started trading with other countries, but soon worried that they would depend on other countries, so they imposed taxes, and tariffs. Then new religions started making their way to Japan causing, the emperor to ban any other religions, and stopping any trade with other countries.

(That's a rough version.)

Answer 28

Ok, I get it! Thanks :) This helped a lot!!
Btw, who is that character in your picture @Opcode ?

Answer 29

No problem, glad I was of any help.
My current avatar is from Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou. (だんしこうこうせいのにちじょう)

Answer 30

You were, thanks again ^_^
Oh, sounds interesting! I should check that anime out! Thanks.

Answer 31

I would recommenced it, I found it quite hilarious and it gave me a good laugh when I needed it.

Answer 32

Alright! I will :)

Answer 33

@Opcode please check this.

What was the major cause of hardship in the Muslim world during the thirteenth century?

A. Central Asia's Mongol armies invaded and conquered parts of the Muslim world more than once during this time.

B. Christians from western Europe continued their crusades to win back Jerusalem, enslaving thousands of Muslims as they fought.

C. Most Islamic rulers exercised cruel methods to keep their subjects in line.

D. Byzantine Christians refused to accept that most Muslims did not want to convert to Christianity and they persecuted them for it.

I believe its A?

Answer 34

A refers to the Mongols.
B refers to the crusades.
C refers to nothing. (Islamic rulers were mostly kind.)
D refers to some <insert historical name>.

I agree with A, Mongols were a big problem, way bigger than the crusaders.

Answer 35

Ok, thank you!!!

Answer 36

How about this one, @Opcode

Which statements are accurate descriptions of West African kingdoms of the 1300s and 1400s?
Choose ALL answers that are correct.

A. The rainforest of Africa supports grasses and other plants and birds, but its soil is too wet for the roots of tall trees.

B. Sunni Ali, ruler of Songhai, conquered Mali and destroyed the city of Timbuktu

C. Benin was located in the Savanna and relied on the large animals found there for food.

D. The kingdom of Benin was known for its skilled brass makers and well-organized capital.

I believe B and D are true, but I'm not so sure about A.

Answer 37

B is not true as Sunni Ali did not destroy rather capture and use as a defense outpost.

Give me a few minutes to think about the rest :-).

Answer 38

Alright, tyt :)

Answer 39

Check this question out (just an example)

Mark if the statement about Songhai is correct

A. Songhai leader Sunni Ali conquered Mali and destroyed the city of Timbuktu.

B. Leo Africanus was Songhai’s ambassador to Cairo, Egypt.

C. Mansa Musa developed Songhai’s trade with Islamic empires to the north.

D. During the reign of Askia Muhammad, the Songhai empire reached its greatest size.

In this question, A and D are correct! I know cause it says so here :-)

Answer 40

See that A in the question above is similar to B in the other question

Answer 41

A seems self contradictory, not sure about it... Sorry!

B. False, explained above.

C. Benin is located in a Savanna, true. (At least parts do.) Though in Benin tribes they eat mostly nuts, sometimes even mud...

D. Okay, I seem to recall that Benin was known for skilled brass makers, not sure about organized capital though.

Answer 42

But the savanna is like a dessert, right? So C isn't correct. I still say B is correct (explained above your comment)

Answer 43

I'm... Lost >.<

LOL. Okay.

A. I don't know if it is true of false.
B. False because: "Sunni Ali did not destroy rather capture and use as a defense outpost"
C. Benin is located in a Savanna, true. (At least parts do.) Though in Benin tribes they eat mostly nuts, sometimes even mud...
D. Benin was known for skilled brass makers, not sure about organized capital though.

I agree with you on D, I am not sure about the others though.

Answer 44

Ok, A I say is incorrect (at least, I hope)
B. I say is true, I cant argue with what my school says! XP
C. Is false
D. Is correct

Final answer (for now) I'll ask one of my family members later!

Answer 45

Okay, good luck! ^_^

Answer 46

Thanks! ^_^

Answer 47

@Opcode

Which are accurate descriptions of Russia's geography?
Choose all answers that are correct.

A. The Ural Mountains separate European Russia from Asian Russia.

B. Kiev, Novgorod, and Moscow are three cities found in Russia today.

C. Russia is the largest country in the world in land area.

D. China borders Russia to the north.

Answer 48

I know D is wrong! A and C are 95% correct, and I'm not sure about B...?

Answer 49

Kiev = Capital of Ukraine. (At least now it is, back then Kiev belonged to USSR.)
So B is wrong.

Answer 50

Ok, thanks. Then just A and C!

This one?

Which noble with a passion for adventure used his position in Portugal to promote seafaring expeditions?

A. Bartolomeu Diaz
B. Ferdinand Magellan
C. King Ferdinand
D. Prince Henry

Answer 51

I say D, not 100% sure tho!

Answer 52

I am sorry, I am a bit tired right now and it is starting to effect my memory, maybe I can help you in the morning for now I need sleep. Sorry! Have a good morning/night/evening.

Answer 53

Ok, hope you feel better, thanks for your help!!
Its alright, good night! (its night here)

Answer 54

referring back to the original question which you tagged me about: all of A is true.

There are statements in group B which are also true, but they are not describing the Renaissance; they describe events that took place elsewhere at the same general time. France and England did fight the Hundred Years' War, and it did overlap with the early part of the Italian Renaissance. Similarly, plague and famine were commonplace in Europe during the 14th century. So, in my opinion, Group B is partly or all true, but does not describe the Renaissance.

Answer 55

Alright, thanks :)
The answer is C, I got it!