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Why were the Portuguese and other Europeans motivated to find new routes to Asia?
They were responding to the conquest of Constantinople and the rise of Ottoman power in the Mediterranean
Why was China's demand for silver so high during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
Silver was used to pay taxes and as money in internal markets
Which of the following was an important effect of the Ottoman conquest of Syria and Egypt?
The conquest created a Muslim majority, allowing Ottoman sultans to see themselves as heirs of previous Muslim states that had ruled over the region
Which of the following best explains why the Portuguese dominated the Indian Ocean sea lanes in the early sixteenth century?
The Portuguese mounted small canons on their vessels to bombard ports and rival ships
In the early 16th century, which of the following contributed to the Aztecs' constant warfare?
The Aztecs wanted to extract tribute and take war captives to sacrifice to their gods
What did the Spanish use as a model for obtaining Amerindian labor for colonial mines?
Aztec and Incan practices, such as the "mita", that demanded labor from conquered villages
What circumstances permitted the English and Dutch to expand their trade in Asia and the Americas?
They took advantage of Spain's bankruptcy caused by religious and dynastic wars
The Protestant Reformation encouraged the growth of nationalism in Europe by encouraging people to:
identify their religion with their local state and language
During the sixteenth century, to what use did Mughals put their increased global and local commerce?
They used the resources to glorify their court's architecture and art
During the sixteenth century, what impact did the European presence in the Indian Ocean and South China Sea have on Asian dynasties?
The European presence enhanced Asian rulers' wealth and might
The movement of the Chinese capital from Nanjing to Beijing was made possible by the reopening of the Grand Canal
True
The Ottoman fleet was much smaller than the fleets of Ming China or Portugal.
True
In Mesoamerica, the introduction of European livestock such as swine, horses, and cattle destroyed entire landscapes with their hooves and foraging.
True
The Aztecs and Incas used conscripted labor to build public wealth, while the Spanish used forced labor to enrich private individuals.
True
Following the Council of Trent, the Cistercians sent missionaries to the Americas, India, Japan, and China.
True
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