Question 1

The medieval Catholic church condemned the practice of usury, which meantcharging interest on borrowed money.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Around 1,000 BCE, the __________________ began to dominate Mediterranean trade with western Asia.​

Accepted Answer

The Phoenicians, known for their seafaring skills and the establishment of trade networks across the Mediterranean, began to dominate Mediterranean trade with western Asia around 1,000 BCE.

Question 3

The Magna Carta was signed by

Accepted Answer

The Magna Carta, a foundational document in the history of democracy and the rule of law, was signed by King John of England in 1215.

Question 4

The discovery and conquest of the Americas reoriented commerce and intensified competition among European nations.​

Accepted Answer

The discovery and conquest of the Americas introduced vast new territories and resources into the European economic sphere, leading to shifts in trade routes and an increase in competition among European powers for control of these new lands and their wealth.

Question 5

While Europeans introduced diseases to the New World, there were no New World diseases introduced in Europe.​

Accepted Answer

Syphilis is widely considered to be a disease that was introduced to Europe from the New World following Columbus's voyages.

Question 6

Spaniards often allowed colonized Indian communities to govern themselves as long as they submitted to Spanish authority and met their labor and tribute obligations.

Accepted Answer

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the Spanish crown implemented a system called "encomiendas" which allowed local indigenous communities some degree of self-governance, provided they recognized Spanish authority and fulfilled certain obligations, such as labor and tribute payments.

Question 7

The third major religion to emerge in the Greater Mediterranean was

Accepted Answer

Islam is the third major religion to emerge in the Greater Mediterranean region, following Judaism and Christianity.

Question 8

While Spanish missionaries often claimed to have baptized and converted natives, the conversions were often partial at best,as Indians fused Catholic saints with their native deities.

Accepted Answer

Many indigenous people in the Americas blended Catholic practices with their traditional beliefs, creating a syncretic form of worship that incorporated elements of both. This phenomenon, known as religious syncretism, was common as natives sought to retain aspects of their cultural identity while adapting to the imposed religion of the colonizers.

Question 9

The Hundred Years War was fought between

Accepted Answer

The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) was a series of conflicts waged between England and France over succession to the French throne, territorial disputes, and economic conflicts.

Question 10

The Columbian Exchange refers to the two-way traffic of plants, animals, people, technologies and microbes, across the Atlantic, between the Europe and the Americas.​

Accepted Answer

The Columbian Exchange refers to the widespread transfer of plants, animals, people, culture, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World (Europe, Asia, and Africa) following the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492. This exchange significantly affected almost every society on the planet.

Question 11

Between 334 and 323 BCE, ________________ integrated the Mediterranean world and conquered lands from Greece to Asia.​

Accepted Answer

Alexander the Great is known for his vast conquests that integrated the Mediterranean world and extended from Greece to Asia within the specified time frame.

Question 12

The ____________________ emerged as the Mediterranean's first maritime power.​

Accepted Answer

The Minoans, based on the island of Crete, are recognized as the Mediterranean's first maritime power, establishing extensive trade networks and a powerful navy that dominated the region's seas long before the rise of classical Greek and Roman civilizations.

Question 13

Before Europeans introduced it to the continent, African societies did not practice slavery.​

Accepted Answer

African societies practiced various forms of slavery and servitude before the arrival of Europeans, with systems varying widely among different communities and regions.

Question 14

Which of the following was ​an effect of the contact among Europeans, Asians, and North Africans?

Accepted Answer

The contact among Europeans, Asians, and North Africans led to the exchange of trade goods, more frequent and devastating epidemics due to the spread of diseases to which populations had no immunity, and the exchange of technologies and ideologies, enriching the cultures involved.

Question 15

When French explorers began their voyages to the New World in the 1500s, they were careful to avoid areas claimed by Spain and Portugal.

Accepted Answer

French explorers, like Jacques Cartier, were indeed cautious about encroaching on territories claimed by Spain and Portugal due to the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), which divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between the Portuguese Empire and the Crown of Castile, later Spain.

Question 16

Which of the following did notaccompany the rise of the cities in medieval Europe?

Accepted Answer

The rise of cities in medieval Europe was accompanied by significant increases in population, the emergence of an increasingly influential merchant class, an increase in European trade with Asia, and improvements in agricultural technology. However, it did not lead to a decrease in the number of urban poor; in fact, urban poverty often increased with urbanization, as cities attracted both wealth and people looking for opportunities, including many who ended up in poverty.

Question 17

The encomienda, originally a system in which conquered Muslim villagers were assigned as laborers, was adapted to fit Spanish goals in the New World.  ​

Accepted Answer

The encomienda system was not originally designed for Muslim villagers but was a Spanish labor system that granted colonists the right to the labor of Indigenous peoples in the Americas.

Question 18

After the death of _________________, Muslim Arab armies conquered much of the Greater Mediterranean.​

Accepted Answer

After the death of Muhammad Ibn Abdullah, the founder of Islam, Muslim Arab armies embarked on a series of conquests that expanded their territory significantly across the Greater Mediterranean.

Question 19

The earliest agricultural societies emerged in the Mediterranean as early as​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The earliest agricultural societies emerged in the...

Question 20

The first attempts by England and France to colonize in the North America were failures.​

Accepted Answer

Both England and France faced significant challenges and failures in their early attempts to establish colonies in North America, with notable examples being the lost Roanoke Colony for England and the difficulties faced by French settlers in establishing a permanent settlement.

Quiz 2: Joining the Hemispheres: Europe, Africa, and the Americas to 1585

The medieval Catholic church condemned the practice of usury, which meantcharging interest on borrowed money.

Around 1,000 BCE, the __________________ began to dominate Mediterranean trade with western Asia.

The Magna Carta was signed by

The discovery and conquest of the Americas reoriented commerce and intensified competition among European nations.

While Europeans introduced diseases to the New World, there were no New World diseases introduced in Europe.

Spaniards often allowed colonized Indian communities to govern themselves as long as they submitted to Spanish authority and met their labor and tribute obligations.

The third major religion to emerge in the Greater Mediterranean was

While Spanish missionaries often claimed to have baptized and converted natives, the conversions were often partial at best,as Indians fused Catholic saints with their native deities.

The Hundred Years War was fought between

The Columbian Exchange refers to the two-way traffic of plants, animals, people, technologies and microbes, across the Atlantic, between the Europe and the Americas.

Between 334 and 323 BCE, ________________ integrated the Mediterranean world and conquered lands from Greece to Asia.

The ____________________ emerged as the Mediterranean's first maritime power.

Before Europeans introduced it to the continent, African societies did not practice slavery.

Which of the following was an effect of the contact among Europeans, Asians, and North Africans?

When French explorers began their voyages to the New World in the 1500s, they were careful to avoid areas claimed by Spain and Portugal.

Which of the following did notaccompany the rise of the cities in medieval Europe?

The encomienda, originally a system in which conquered Muslim villagers were assigned as laborers, was adapted to fit Spanish goals in the New World.

After the death of _________________, Muslim Arab armies conquered much of the Greater Mediterranean.

The earliest agricultural societies emerged in the Mediterranean as early as

The first attempts by England and France to colonize in the North America were failures.

Quiz 2: Joining the Hemispheres: Europe, Africa, and the Americas to 1585

The medieval Catholic church condemned the practice of usury, which meantcharging interest on borrowed money.

Around 1,000 BCE, the __________________ began to dominate Mediterranean trade with western Asia.​

The Magna Carta was signed by

The discovery and conquest of the Americas reoriented commerce and intensified competition among European nations.​

While Europeans introduced diseases to the New World, there were no New World diseases introduced in Europe.​

Spaniards often allowed colonized Indian communities to govern themselves as long as they submitted to Spanish authority and met their labor and tribute obligations.

The third major religion to emerge in the Greater Mediterranean was

While Spanish missionaries often claimed to have baptized and converted natives, the conversions were often partial at best,as Indians fused Catholic saints with their native deities.

The Hundred Years War was fought between

The Columbian Exchange refers to the two-way traffic of plants, animals, people, technologies and microbes, across the Atlantic, between the Europe and the Americas.​

Between 334 and 323 BCE, ________________ integrated the Mediterranean world and conquered lands from Greece to Asia.​

The ____________________ emerged as the Mediterranean's first maritime power.​

Before Europeans introduced it to the continent, African societies did not practice slavery.​

Which of the following was ​an effect of the contact among Europeans, Asians, and North Africans?

When French explorers began their voyages to the New World in the 1500s, they were careful to avoid areas claimed by Spain and Portugal.

Which of the following did notaccompany the rise of the cities in medieval Europe?

The encomienda, originally a system in which conquered Muslim villagers were assigned as laborers, was adapted to fit Spanish goals in the New World. ​

After the death of _________________, Muslim Arab armies conquered much of the Greater Mediterranean.​

The earliest agricultural societies emerged in the Mediterranean as early as​

The first attempts by England and France to colonize in the North America were failures.​

Around 1,000 BCE, the __________________ began to dominate Mediterranean trade with western Asia.

The discovery and conquest of the Americas reoriented commerce and intensified competition among European nations.

While Europeans introduced diseases to the New World, there were no New World diseases introduced in Europe.

The Columbian Exchange refers to the two-way traffic of plants, animals, people, technologies and microbes, across the Atlantic, between the Europe and the Americas.

Between 334 and 323 BCE, ________________ integrated the Mediterranean world and conquered lands from Greece to Asia.

The ____________________ emerged as the Mediterranean's first maritime power.

Before Europeans introduced it to the continent, African societies did not practice slavery.

Which of the following was an effect of the contact among Europeans, Asians, and North Africans?

The encomienda, originally a system in which conquered Muslim villagers were assigned as laborers, was adapted to fit Spanish goals in the New World.

After the death of _________________, Muslim Arab armies conquered much of the Greater Mediterranean.

The earliest agricultural societies emerged in the Mediterranean as early as

The first attempts by England and France to colonize in the North America were failures.