// question: 16627570 name: After the 1430s information was able to circulate more freely in Europe than ... ::After the 1430s information was able to circulate more freely in Europe than ...::[html]
After the 1430s information was able to circulate more freely in Europe than anywhere else in the world because of the
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political unity achieved by the monarchs.
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invention of the printing press.
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rapid development of sailing vessels.
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social mobility that came with the breakdown of feudalism.
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invention of the telephone.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627578 name: All except which of the following were negative results of the exploration ... ::All except which of the following were negative results of the exploration ...::[html]
All except which of the following were negative results of the exploration and discovery era?
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Millions of Africans were enslaved and transported to other parts of the world.
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Warfare, slavery, and disease killed millions of Indians.
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Many plants native to the Americas were displaced by European imports.
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The Asian nations of China, India, and Japan became the wealthiest and most powerful countries in the world.
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European animals overran American rivals.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627584 name: As of 1400, ____ mariners were the world's best. ::As of 1400, ____ mariners were the world's best.::[html]
As of 1400, ____ mariners were the world's best.
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English
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Spanish
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Portuguese
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Chinese
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Arab
#Correct } // question: 16627575 name: Before the arrival of the Europeans, the Indian societies of the Americas ::Before the arrival of the Europeans, the Indian societies of the Americas::[html]
Before the arrival of the Europeans, the Indian societies of the Americas
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were all primitive, nomadic hunters and gatherers.
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were democratic cultures in which all members, including women, could vote.
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used bronze and iron for tools and weapons.
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had all developed a written language.
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were Stone Age cultures
#Correct } // question: 16627573 name: Before the nineteenth century, more than ____ of the people who sailed across... ::Before the nineteenth century, more than ____ of the people who sailed across...::[html]
Before the nineteenth century, more than ____ of the people who sailed across the Atlantic were slaves.
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one-quarter
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one-third
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one-half
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two-thirds
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three-quarters
#Incorrect } // question: 16627564 name: Despite the fact that it was a nonliterate culture, this empire managed to ... ::Despite the fact that it was a nonliterate culture, this empire managed to ...::[html]
Despite the fact that it was a nonliterate culture, this empire managed to rule up to 12 million people over a widely expanding area. 
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Africans
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Chinese​
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Mayans​
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Incans
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Aztecs
#Incorrect } // question: 16627563 name: Each of the following could be referred to as a conquistador except ::Each of the following could be referred to as a conquistador except::[html]
Each of the following could be referred to as a conquistador except
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Hernán Cortés.
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Francisco Pizarro.
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Vasco da Gama.
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Francisco de Coronado.
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Hernando de Soto
#Incorrect } // question: 16627586 name: Human habitation of the Americas began approximately ::Human habitation of the Americas began approximately::[html]
Human habitation of the Americas began approximately
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500,000 years ago.
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100,000 years ago.
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15,000 years ago.
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5,000 years ago.
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500 years ago.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627583 name: In 1400, western European society was ::In 1400, western European society was::[html]
In 1400, western European society was
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self-sufficient and had no interest in trading with Asia.
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primarily interested in importing gold and silver from Russia.
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backward and isolated when compared with Chinese and Islamic societies.
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scientifically and mathematically the most advanced culture in the world.
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not influenced by religion.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627571 name: In the period 1530 to 1630, the population of Mexico and Peru decreased by ne... ::In the period 1530 to 1630, the population of Mexico and Peru decreased by ne...::[html]
In the period 1530 to 1630, the population of Mexico and Peru decreased by nearly
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10 percent.
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30 percent.
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60 percent.
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90 percent.
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100 percent
#Incorrect } // question: 16627572 name: Most European Christians viewed the Indians as ::Most European Christians viewed the Indians as::[html]
Most European Christians viewed the Indians as
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innocent, childlike people who should be left alone.
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descendants of the ancient survivors of the lost continent of Atlantis.
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soulless savages.​
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sophisticated people who were morally and ethically superior to the inhabitants of Asia and Europe.
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one of the lost tribes of Israel.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627582 name: The Black Death reduced Europe's population by ::The Black Death reduced Europe's population by::[html]
The Black Death reduced Europe's population by
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one-quarter.
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one-third.
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one-half.
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two-third.
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three-quarter.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627577 name: The early civilizations of America were basically ____ age cultures. ::The early civilizations of America were basically ____ age cultures.::[html]
The early civilizations of America were basically ____ age cultures.
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bronze
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stone
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wood
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iron
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agricultural
#Incorrect } // question: 16627580 name: The early Native American civilization to leave detailed written records of ... ::The early Native American civilization to leave detailed written records of ...::[html]
The early Native American civilization to leave detailed written records of their activities were the
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Aztec.
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Texaca.
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Cherokee
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Olmec.
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Maya.
#Correct } // question: 16627569 name: The era of European exploration ::The era of European exploration::[html]
The era of European exploration
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brought previously isolated societies into contact with other nations and cultures.
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promoted peaceful and friendly relations between different ethnic groups.
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promoted religious toleration and ended the persecution of non-Christians around the globe.
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failed to spread technology.
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held no benefits to American Indians.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627567 name: The European nation that was the pioneer in the area of exploration was ::The European nation that was the pioneer in the area of exploration was::[html]
The European nation that was the pioneer in the area of exploration was
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Spain.
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Germany.
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Italy.
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France.
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Portugal
#Correct } // question: 16627585 name: The leader of the Aztecs at the time of their defeat in 1519 was ::The leader of the Aztecs at the time of their defeat in 1519 was::[html]
The leader of the Aztecs at the time of their defeat in 1519 was
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Atahualpa.
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Moctezuma.
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Tenochtitlan.
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Texcoco.
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Geronimo.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627561 name: The major source of wealth exploited by the Spaniards in the Americas was ::The major source of wealth exploited by the Spaniards in the Americas was::[html]
The major source of wealth exploited by the Spaniards in the Americas was
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gold.
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silver.
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tobacco.
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cotton.
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iron
#Incorrect } // question: 16627576 name: The most devastating factor brought to the Americas by the Europeans was ::The most devastating factor brought to the Americas by the Europeans was::[html]
The most devastating factor brought to the Americas by the Europeans was
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the horse
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gunpowder.
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cannon.
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bronze weaponry.
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disease.
#Correct } // question: 16627568 name: The most likely reason for European success in conquering the American Indian... ::The most likely reason for European success in conquering the American Indian...::[html]
The most likely reason for European success in conquering the American Indian population is
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the prolonged isolation of the Americas from the rest of the world.
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the superiority of European civilizations.
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the warlike savagery of the Europeans.
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the passivity of Native Americans.
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the success of the priests in converting them to Christianity.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627562 name: The nation that led the way for European expansion into the Americas was ::The nation that led the way for European expansion into the Americas was::[html]
The nation that led the way for European expansion into the Americas was
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France.
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England.
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China.
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Portugal.
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Spain
#Incorrect } // question: 16627581 name: The Norse settlements founded in the 1000s on the coast of Newfoundland ::The Norse settlements founded in the 1000s on the coast of Newfoundland::[html]
The Norse settlements founded in the 1000s on the coast of Newfoundland
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exist into the present.
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endured until after Columbus's voyages.
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met no resistance from native Americans.
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brought African slavery to the Americas.
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died out before Columbus's voyages, and had no lasting impact on history.
#Correct } // question: 16627579 name: The system of labor control that allowed a person to exploit the labor force ... ::The system of labor control that allowed a person to exploit the labor force ...::[html]
The system of labor control that allowed a person to exploit the labor force for a certain period of time was called
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hacienda.
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encomienda.
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bandeirante.
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requerimiento.
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casa grande
#Incorrect } // question: 16627566 name: Under slavery as it existed in Africa ::Under slavery as it existed in Africa::[html]
Under slavery as it existed in Africa
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the slaves were forced to work long hours in commercial agriculture.
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slaves' descendents were often assimilated into the captor's society.
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only Christians were enslaved.
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slaves were isolated as a separate caste.
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slaves were executed after serving five years.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627565 name: Which of the following is not true of the Spanish conquistadores? ::Which of the following is not true of the Spanish conquistadores?::[html]
Which of the following is not true of the Spanish conquistadores?
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They succeeded in part because smallpox decimated the Indian population.
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They led huge armies of 50,000 to 100,000 well-trained Europeans.
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They searched unsuccessfully for fabulous golden cities in North America.
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They conquered two major empires in the Americas and greatly increased the wealth and power of Spain.
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They destroyed religious items of the native people.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627574 name: Who of the following was the conqueror of the Inca empire? ::Who of the following was the conqueror of the Inca empire?::[html]
Who of the following was the conqueror of the Inca empire?
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Francisco Pizarro
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Hernán Cortés
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Francisco de Coronado
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Vasco da Gama
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Bishop de las Casas.
#Incorrect } // question: 16627608 name: American silver made the king of Spain the most powerful monarch in Christendom. ::American silver made the king of Spain the most powerful monarch in Christendom.::[html]
American silver made the king of Spain the most powerful monarch in Christendom.
{TRUE} // question: 16627609 name: As the encomienda system faded, a new system of debt peonage kept Indians ... ::As the encomienda system faded, a new system of debt peonage kept Indians ...::[html]
As the encomienda system faded, a new system of debt peonage kept Indians tied to the Spanish.
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{TRUE} // question: 16627601 name: Beringia was never a hospitable place for plant and animal life. ::Beringia was never a hospitable place for plant and animal life.::[html]
Beringia was never a hospitable place for plant and animal life.
{FALSE} // question: 16627607 name: During the long history of the Atlantic slave trade, nearly every African ... ::During the long history of the Atlantic slave trade, nearly every African ...::[html]
During the long history of the Atlantic slave trade, nearly every African shipped overseas had first been enslaved by other Africans.
{TRUE} // question: 16627615 name: Europe's most fiercely Catholic society as the sixteenth century began was ... ::Europe's most fiercely Catholic society as the sixteenth century began was ...::[html]
Europe's most fiercely Catholic society as the sixteenth century began was Spain.
{TRUE} // question: 16627588 name: For the Western Hemisphere as a whole, any given region probably lost at ... ::For the Western Hemisphere as a whole, any given region probably lost at ...::[html]
For the Western Hemisphere as a whole, any given region probably lost at least 90 percent of its population within a year of sustained contact with Europeans.
{FALSE} // question: 16627618 name: Generally, the Spanish were very generous when dealing with Native American ... ::Generally, the Spanish were very generous when dealing with Native American ...::[html]
Generally, the Spanish were very generous when dealing with Native American civilizations.
{FALSE} // question: 16627599 name: Humans did not actually live on Beringia; it was used only as a means of ... ::Humans did not actually live on Beringia; it was used only as a means of ...::[html]
Humans did not actually live on Beringia; it was used only as a means of travel between Siberia and Alaska.
{FALSE} // question: 16627594 name: In 1400, Europe did not appear poised for dramatic expansion. ::In 1400, Europe did not appear poised for dramatic expansion.::[html]
In 1400, Europe did not appear poised for dramatic expansion.
{TRUE} // question: 16627603 name: In 1573, the Spanish King disavowed the enslavement of Indians or even ... ::In 1573, the Spanish King disavowed the enslavement of Indians or even ...::[html]
In 1573, the Spanish King disavowed the enslavement of Indians or even attacks against them.
{TRUE} // question: 16627611 name: In the Americas as in Africa, the rise of farming was closely linked to the ... ::In the Americas as in Africa, the rise of farming was closely linked to the ...::[html]
In the Americas as in Africa, the rise of farming was closely linked to the domestication of animals.
{FALSE} // question: 16627617 name: Johann Gutenberg invented paper and block printing. ::Johann Gutenberg invented paper and block printing.::[html]
Johann Gutenberg invented paper and block printing.
{FALSE} // question: 16627593 name: Many Mesoamerican artifacts have been found in the southeastern United States. ::Many Mesoamerican artifacts have been found in the southeastern United States.::[html]
Many Mesoamerican artifacts have been found in the southeastern United States.
{FALSE} // question: 16627610 name: Most Native American Indian populations were "hunters and gatherers." ::Most Native American Indian populations were "hunters and gatherers."::[html]
Most Native American Indian populations were "hunters and gatherers."
{FALSE} // question: 16627606 name: One of the major advantages Portugal had in the race for exploration was the ... ::One of the major advantages Portugal had in the race for exploration was the ...::[html]
One of the major advantages Portugal had in the race for exploration was the trailblazing maneuvers of navigator Prince Henry.
{TRUE} // question: 16627590 name: Portuguese mariners borrowed heavily from Arab ship designs and used Arab ... ::Portuguese mariners borrowed heavily from Arab ship designs and used Arab ...::[html]
Portuguese mariners borrowed heavily from Arab ship designs and used Arab navigational tools.
{TRUE} // question: 16627591 name: Spanish conquistadores led armies of around 5,000 men. ::Spanish conquistadores led armies of around 5,000 men.::[html]
Spanish conquistadores led armies of around 5,000 men.
{FALSE} // question: 16627605 name: The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was much more populated than any city in ... ::The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was much more populated than any city in ...::[html]
The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was much more populated than any city in western Europe.
{TRUE} // question: 16627589 name: The first European slaves were black Africans. ::The first European slaves were black Africans.::[html]
The first European slaves were black Africans.
{FALSE} // question: 16627596 name: The greatest loss of life among the Indian population came from warfare with ... ::The greatest loss of life among the Indian population came from warfare with ...::[html]
The greatest loss of life among the Indian population came from warfare with the European invaders.
{FALSE} // question: 16627604 name: The Indian peoples of the Americas had only domesticated one animal species, ... ::The Indian peoples of the Americas had only domesticated one animal species, ...::[html]
The Indian peoples of the Americas had only domesticated one animal species, the dog, before the arrival of the Europeans.
{FALSE} // question: 16627595 name: The Indians of the Pacific northwest divided tasks along gender lines. ::The Indians of the Pacific northwest divided tasks along gender lines.::[html]
The Indians of the Pacific northwest divided tasks along gender lines.
{TRUE} // question: 16627600 name: The large Spanish estates that developed in the countryside of the Americas ... ::The large Spanish estates that developed in the countryside of the Americas ...::[html]
The large Spanish estates that developed in the countryside of the Americas in the sixteenth century were known as haciendas.
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{TRUE} // question: 16627597 name: The Norse exerted a significant impact on American history well into the 1500s. ::The Norse exerted a significant impact on American history well into the 1500s.::[html]
The Norse exerted a significant impact on American history well into the 1500s.
{FALSE} // question: 16627612 name: The Norsemen's lasting contributions to the development of American society ... ::The Norsemen's lasting contributions to the development of American society ...::[html]
The Norsemen's lasting contributions to the development of American society included architectural designs and coined money.
{FALSE} // question: 16627613 name: The Portuguese ocean-going ship that combined lateen sails with square ... ::The Portuguese ocean-going ship that combined lateen sails with square ...::[html]
The Portuguese ocean-going ship that combined lateen sails with square rigging was called a caravel.
{TRUE} // question: 16627616 name: The rise of slavery in the New World was closely related to the demands of ... ::The rise of slavery in the New World was closely related to the demands of ...::[html]
The rise of slavery in the New World was closely related to the demands of the capitalist market in Europe.
{TRUE} // question: 16627614 name: The Toltecs controlled the Valley of Mexico for three centuries. ::The Toltecs controlled the Valley of Mexico for three centuries.::[html]
The Toltecs controlled the Valley of Mexico for three centuries.
{TRUE} // question: 16627587 name: Unlike Spain, Portugal refused to enslave Africans. ::Unlike Spain, Portugal refused to enslave Africans.::[html]
Unlike Spain, Portugal refused to enslave Africans.
{FALSE} // question: 16627602 name: Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India via an eastward water route. ::Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India via an eastward water route.::[html]
Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India via an eastward water route.
{TRUE} // question: 16627592 name: Women in semisedentary Indian societies made crucial contributions to farming. ::Women in semisedentary Indian societies made crucial contributions to farming.::[html]
Women in semisedentary Indian societies made crucial contributions to farming.
{TRUE} // question: 16627598 name: Women were probably the first in Indian society to actually plant and harvest... ::Women were probably the first in Indian society to actually plant and harvest...::[html]
Women were probably the first in Indian society to actually plant and harvest crops.
{TRUE}