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For Future FLVS students in World History

04.05 The Birth of New Ideas - The Age of Discovery

Answer 1

Question 1 (Worth 5 points)

How was the Dutch expedition to the Indies different from the Portuguese attempts to find new trade routes?

(Right Answer)>>The Dutch expedition was funded as a private enterprise.

The Dutch expedition was part of a religious mission.

The Dutch expedition was a complete failure.

The Dutch expedition used secret trade routes.

Answer 2

Question 2 (Worth 5 points)

Why might the Italian city-states have resisted the exploration around the world?

(Right Answer)>>The discovery of new trade routes to the east threatened the city-state's control over that trade.

The technological innovations that allowed new discoveries were adding to the wealth of Italy's enemies.

The search for new Protestant converts threatened the power of the papal states and Rome itself.

The Italian city-states were fearful that new trade routes would raise the influence of Islamic empires.

Answer 3

Question 3 (Worth 5 points)

Which of the following describes the explorations of John Cabot in the late fifteenth century?

He sailed under the flag of Italy.

He was the first to circumnavigate the globe.

He sailed east to discover new trade routes.

(Right Answer)>>He sailed under the flag of England.

Answer 4

Question 4 (Worth 5 points)

How did mercantilism operate as a push factor for some European states during the Age of Exploration?

(Right Answer)>> Mercantilism pushed some states to find more profitable trade routes to the east.

Mercantilism pushed some states to find new settlements for overpopulation.

Mercantilism pushed some states to find new sources of cheap labor.

Mercantilism pushed some states to engage in war with other states.

Answer 5

Question 5 (Worth 5 points)

How did the Reconquista act as a pull mechanism for Spain to explore and conquer new lands?

(Right Answer)>> The Reconquista created generations of men trained and ready to reconquer lands for Spain and the Church.

The Reconquista pulled the Christian kingdoms of Spain to follow Islamic armies all around the world.

The Reconquista created a narrative in Spain that encouraged Spaniards to want to be better Christians.

The Reconquista pulled the Church of Spain to find new markets to exploit the wealth won in Granada.

Answer 6

Why didn't Italy take part in the exploration of new trade routes?

Italy was too concerned with finding a route to Java.

Italy was working to establish stronger connections to Greece.

Italy was contributing through innovations in shipbuilding.

(Right Answer)>> Italy was already in control of the major routes to the east.

Answer 7

Question 7 (Worth 5 points)

What locational problem did using the astrolabe help to solve?

(Right Answer)>> The astrolabe could determine the correct latitudinal location of the ship.

The astrolabe made it possible to cut through heavy seas.

The astrolabe could determine the correct longitude location of the ship.

The astrolabe made it possible to steer into the wind.

Answer 8

Question 8 (Worth 5 points)

Why were medieval ships unsuited for long-distance voyages?

(Right Answer)>>Medieval ships were designed mostly for moving goods, troops, or warfare.

Medieval ships used the less efficient triangular sail.

Medieval ships had to be built out of soft woods like pine.

Medieval ships used a longer keel, a taller mast, and a heavier wood.

Answer 9

Question 9 (Worth 5 points)

What role did the Chinese explorations in the Indian oceans play in preserving Chinese culture?

The Chinese were looking for more land to colonize and exploit.

The Chinese were looking to incorporate more Mandarin-speaking lands.

(Right Answer)>> The Chinese were looking to acquire more tributary states.

The Chinese were looking for new spices to use in Chinese foods.

Answer 10

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