how was Magellan's voyage different from that of Columbus?
1. Magellan sailed west across the Atlantis to reach the Caribbean
2.Magellan sailed south down the coast of south America.
3. Magellan sailed east around Africa to reach the pacific ocean
4. Magellan sailed north around Europe to reach the pacific ocean
The correct answer is:
3. Magellan sailed east around Africa to reach the Pacific Ocean
Unlike Christopher Columbus, who sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean to reach the Caribbean and discover the New World, Ferdinand Magellan's voyage took a different route. Magellan's expedition departed from Spain in 1519 and sailed down the coast of South America, eventually finding a passage through the southernmost tip of the continent, which is now known as the Strait of Magellan. By crossing this strait, Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean.
which region led the world in agriculture and manufacturing during the 1500s and 1600s
Asia
Europe
north America
south America
During the 1500s and 1600s, Europe led the world in agriculture and manufacturing. This period is commonly referred to as the Age of Exploration and colonization, during which European powers such as Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands established vast overseas empires, expanding trade networks and leading to significant advancements in agricultural and manufacturing practices.
which of the following technologies required the measurement of the starts for navigation?
compass
lateen
Mercator projection
astrolabe
The technology that required the measurement of the stars for navigation is the astrolabe. An astrolabe is an ancient instrument used by astronomers and navigators to determine their position and the time based on the position of celestial bodies, including stars. It allowed sailors to calculate their latitude by measuring the angle between the horizon and a specific star. The other options listed (compass, lateen, and Mercator projection) are not directly related to measuring stars for navigation.
what means did Portuguese explorers use to establish trading posts in India, Persia, and southeast Asia?
1. they signed agreements between the local rulers and the Portuguese king.
2. they worked with the native people to establish diverse colonies
3. the seized the existing trading posts using force
4. they allied with Muslim Arabs against local rulers
The correct answer is:
3. They seized the existing trading posts using force.
Portuguese explorers, led by figures such as Vasco da Gama, used military force to establish trading posts along the coastlines of India, Persia, and Southeast Asia. They would attack and take control of these preexisting trading posts from other European powers, local rulers, or Arab merchants. This allowed the Portuguese to establish a monopoly over trade routes, gain control of valuable resources, and increase their influence in the region.
soon after contact with Europeans, millions of people in the Americas died. which factor was the most responsible?
1. diseases from Europe such as influenza an smallpox
2. extended droughts that caused food shortages
3. horse mounted Europeans soldier's.
4. Superior Europeans armor and weapons.
The correct answer is:
1. Diseases from Europe such as influenza and smallpox.
When Europeans made contact with the indigenous peoples of the Americas, the introduction of diseases brought from Europe had a devastating impact. Diseases like influenza and smallpox, to which the Native American populations had little immunity, spread rapidly and caused widespread death and population decline. It is estimated that the introduction of these diseases resulted in the deaths of millions of indigenous peoples in the Americas. The other factors listed (extended droughts, horse-mounted European soldiers, and superior European armor and weapons) certainly had an impact as well, but the introduction of diseases is considered the most significant factor in terms of the loss of life during this period.
what factor contributed to the defeat of the Inca by the Spanish?
1. the refusal of the Inca to pay a ransom for their emperor
2. the lack of an Incan army
3. The refusal of the Incan emperor to cooperate with the Spanish.
4. The appointment of an Incan emperor by Pizarro.