Question 1

The Kongolese were especially accepting of Christianity,because they
A)revered a resurrected hero.
B)believed in an afterlife.
C)had a mythology that included a crucified savior.
D)believed in miracles.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Europeans were very eager to colonize America to
A)establish trade with the native peoples.
B)relocate people from their crowded cities.
C)acquire gold,silver,and other treasure.
D)bring Christianity to a new land.

Accepted Answer

Europeans were primarily interested in acquiring valuable natural resources such as gold, silver, and other treasures that were believed to be abundant in the Americas. While the spread of Christianity and establishing trade relations with the Native Americans were also motives for colonization, the acquisition of wealth was the main driving force behind European expansion into the New World.

Question 3

Why is Zhu Di's palace complex known as the Forbidden City?
A)It is built on the Mongol Kublai Khan's grave.
B)Only the imperial family was allowed inside it.
C)It faces north,the "forbidden" zone of evil.
D)Only those on official business could enter it.

Accepted Answer

The Forbidden City was so named because access was restricted to those on official business, with the general public being prohibited from entering.

Question 4

The Ming Chinese avoided cultural syncretism,because
A)China's location restricted contact with others.
B)they believed their culture to be superior.
C)despotic Ming emperors executed all foreigners.
D)they feared eternal damnation if they changed their ways.

Accepted Answer

The Ming Chinese believed their culture to be superior and thus avoided cultural syncretism. This was reflected in their strict policies against accepting foreign influence and in their approach to trade and diplomacy. They saw themselves as the center of the universe, and other cultures were viewed as inferior and barbaric. As a result, they avoided cultural mixing and syncretism, unlike many other societies throughout history.

Question 5

What had the Aztecs done that caused other native tribes to resent them and thus be willing to help Hernán Cortés in his conquest?
A)confiscated their gold and silver
B)established Tenochtitlán on the best farmland
C)raided their villages for sacrifice victims
D)seized their land to build Tenochtitlán

Accepted Answer

The Aztecs were known for ritual human sacrifice, which often involved raiding nearby villages to capture victims. This practice caused resentment among other tribes who were targeted for sacrifice and may have been a motivating factor for their willingness to help Cortés in his conquest.

Question 6

Prior to the arrival of the Portuguese,the Africans's slaves were
A)the peaceful Benin.
B)hapless Muslim traders.
C)lower classes.
D)defeated tribes' people.

Accepted Answer

Prior to the arrival of the Portuguese, the Africans' slaves were typically defeated tribes' people. This was due to intertribal warfare and disputes, where the victorious tribe would often take captives as slaves to be sold to traders.

Question 7

Hernán Cortés was surprised by the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán's
A)primitiveness.
B)heavy fortifications.
C)sophistication.
D)island location.

Accepted Answer

Hernán Cortés was surprised by the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán's sophistication. The city had impressive architecture, bustling markets, and a complex social and political structure. Cortés was also amazed by the city's system of canals and causeways, which allowed for easy transportation and trade.

Question 8

Eighteenth-century Spanish-American casta paintings depicted
A)social hierarchy.
B)religious syncretism.
C)racial genealogy.
D)economic disparity.

Accepted Answer

Casta paintings were a genre of paintings that emerged in 18th-century Spanish America. They depicted the elaborate hierarchical system of race classification that existed in colonial Spanish America. The paintings showed different racial mixtures and categorized them in a precise hierarchy. They were often commissioned by colonial officials and other elites to provide visual representations of social and racial order. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is C, racial genealogy.

Question 9

European military commanders viewed the Kongolese minkonde figures as
A)evidence of aggressive native opposition to colonial control.
B)native ancestral connection to a spirit world.
C)adaptation of Christ to feature African characteristics.
D)proof that the Africans believed the Europeans were divine.

Accepted Answer

European military commanders often interpreted minkonde figures as symbols of resistance and aggression against colonial forces, reflecting their misunderstanding of the cultural and spiritual significance of these objects.

Question 10

The growing interest in portraiture in Islamic India was influenced by
A)Netherland merchants.
B)the Ottoman Empire.
C)Chinese traders.
D)the British East India Company.

Accepted Answer

The growing interest in portraiture in Islamic India was significantly influenced by the British East India Company, which introduced European styles and techniques that were adopted and adapted by local artists. This led to a unique blend of Eastern and Western artistic traditions.

Question 11

The Benin equated their sacred mudfish with the Portuguese,because both
A)could swim and walk on land.
B)were poison to their enemies.
C)brought great gifts to the Benin.
D)had beards or beard-like growths.

Accepted Answer

The Benin equated their sacred mudfish with the Portuguese because both could swim and walk on land.

Question 12

The Spanish planned to raise the native populations from "barbarous" conditions by
A)Christianizing them.
B)relocating their cities.
C)destroying their idols.
D)educating them.

Accepted Answer

The Spanish believed that the native populations were primitive and uncivilized, and they saw conversion to Christianity as a way to "civilize" them. They believed that if they could get the natives to adopt their religion and way of life, it would make them more like the Spanish themselves. This was a key component of the Spanish colonial project in the Americas.

Question 13

The Spanish were unable to use African slaves in the Bolivian silver mine at Potosí,because the Africans
A)feared the wrath of the Incan gods.
B)were unable to adjust to the high elevation.
C)had no skills as miners.
D)were allergic to silver.

Accepted Answer

The Africans were unable to adjust to the high elevation of Potosí, which is over 13,000 feet above sea level. This made it difficult for them to work in the mine, as they were not accustomed to the thin air and low oxygen levels.

Question 14

Why is much in the Forbidden City based on the number nine?
A)Buddha's sacred number is nine.
B)Zhu Di's astrological number was nine.
C)The Chinese word for "everlasting" resembles the number nine.
D)Feng shui design is based on the number nine.

Accepted Answer

The Chinese word for "nine" sounds similar to the word for "everlasting" or "long lasting," symbolizing longevity and eternality, which is why the number nine is significant in the Forbidden City's design.

Question 15

The Inca used gold and silver for
A)trade with neighboring tribes.
B)thread for their rulers' clothes.
C)elaborate ritual burials.
D)sun and moon worship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Inca used gold and silver for
A)trade...

Question 16

Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal to
A)be India's most magnificent mosque.
B)serve as his favorite wife's tomb.
C)surround his fabulous Peacock Throne.
D)house his best-loved concubine.

Accepted Answer

Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Question 17

What ritual activity is universally practiced across West Africa?
A)scarification
B)mother worship
C)masked dance
D)marimba music

Accepted Answer

Masked dances are a ritual activity that is widely practiced across West Africa. These dances are often associated with religious and cultural traditions and are performed for special occasions such as funerals, weddings, and other important events. The dancers wear elaborate costumes and masks that are meant to represent ancestral spirits or deities and are believed to possess special powers. The dances are often accompanied by live music and drumming, and the performers may also engage in acrobatic feats and other forms of physical expression.

Question 18

In decorating the Taj Mahal and Shah Jahan's palace,the Moguls used the technique of
A)pietra dura.
B)buon fresco.
C)fresco secco.
D)Tesserae.

Accepted Answer

Pietra Dura is a technique of inlaying semi-precious stones and gems into marble to create intricate designs and patterns. This technique was widely used by the Moguls, including in the decoration of the Taj Mahal and Shah Jahan's palace. Buon fresco and fresco secco are techniques of painting on wet and dry plaster respectively, while tesserae refers to small pieces of glass, stone, or ceramic used in mosaic work. None of these techniques were used in the decoration of the Taj Mahal and Shah Jahan's palace.

Question 19

On what Mogul favorite pattern is The Taj Mahal's interior design is based upon a
A)a square with its corners rounded off.
B)a Classical circle within a perfect square.
C)an interpenetrating square and cross.
D)a hypostyle rectangle.

Accepted Answer

The Taj Mahal's interior design is based on an interpenetrating square and cross pattern. This pattern can be seen in the intricate geometric designs on the walls and floors of the building. This design is characteristic of Mughal architecture with a blend of Islamic, Persian, and Indian influences.

Question 20

Within two years after Hernán Cortés's arrival,how many of the original 20 to 25 million inhabitants of Mexico survived?
A)1 million
B)2 million
C)5 million
D)10 million

Accepted Answer

Within two years after Hernán Cortés's arrival, the population of Mexico drastically decreased due to diseases brought by Europeans, warfare, and other factors, leaving approximately 2 million survivors.

Quiz 18: Encounter and Confrontation: the Impact of Increasing Global Interaction

The Kongolese were especially accepting of Christianity,because they

Europeans were very eager to colonize America to

Why is Zhu Di's palace complex known as the Forbidden City?

The Ming Chinese avoided cultural syncretism,because

What had the Aztecs done that caused other native tribes to resent them and thus be willing to help Hernán Cortés in his conquest?

Prior to the arrival of the Portuguese,the Africans's slaves were

Hernán Cortés was surprised by the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán's

Eighteenth-century Spanish-American casta paintings depicted

European military commanders viewed the Kongolese minkonde figures as

The growing interest in portraiture in Islamic India was influenced by

The Benin equated their sacred mudfish with the Portuguese,because both

The Spanish planned to raise the native populations from "barbarous" conditions by

The Spanish were unable to use African slaves in the Bolivian silver mine at Potosí,because the Africans

Why is much in the Forbidden City based on the number nine?

The Inca used gold and silver for

Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal to

What ritual activity is universally practiced across West Africa?

In decorating the Taj Mahal and Shah Jahan's palace,the Moguls used the technique of

On what Mogul favorite pattern is The Taj Mahal's interior design is based upon a

Within two years after Hernán Cortés's arrival,how many of the original 20 to 25 million inhabitants of Mexico survived?