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August 27, 2020 History Quiz Name ____________________________________1. The Crusades A. saw Muslim soldiers defeat an invading Chinese army. B. were a series of Christian revival meetings held during the Middle Ages. C. helped stimulate a strong desire among Europeans for increased trade.____2. During the Renaissance major technological advancements were made in A. the petroleum industry B. navigation C. refrigeration D. electricity ____3. During the Renaissance an increase in trade A. led to an increase in the number of European merchants. B. led to an increase in the standard-of-living for many European citizens. C. lead to a decrease in the number of poor people but an increase in the size of the middle class D. all of these answers are correct E. none of these answers are correct. ____4. The primary motivation for the earliest European explorers was A. to provide new, free territory for European colonists to settle. B. to find new land for their countries to rule and gold to make their kings wealthy. C. to find a shorter, easier, less expensive trade route to the East Indies, China, and India. ____5. Columbus’ discovery in 1492 was a ‘pivotal’ event for our country. In this context pivotal means A. unimportant B. significant C. unjust D. trivial____6. Which term describes Columbus’ treatment of indigenous people while serving as governor? A. tyrannical B. kind-hearted C. compassionate D. professional____7. The early fur trade in the New World is most closely associated with which European country? A. Spain B. France C. Canada D. Italy ____8. Standard-of-livingA. Rebellion against authority, usually at sea____9. Commerce B. to spend money in order to make more money ____10. Invest C. a navigational device used to determine the location of ships____11. Astrolabe D. comfort level at which people live____12. Mutiny E. buying and selling goods____13. MagellanA. First European explorer to ‘discover’ the Mississippi River ____14. FerdinandB. Explorer who claimed Louisiana for France____15. De SotoC. He provided the investment needed to finance Columbus’ voyages ____16. La SalleD. First European explorer to ‘discover’ the Pacific Ocean____17. BalboaE. Explorer who led the first expedition to sail around the world ................
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