What was the significance of the expedition led by Bartolomeu Dias? (1 point) Responses It paved the way for the first European voyage to the Americas. It paved the way for the first European voyage to the Americas. It established a direct trade network between Portugal and India. It established a direct trade network between Portugal and India. It proved that it was possible to sail from Europe to the Indian Ocean. It proved that it was possible to sail from Europe to the Indian Ocean. It led to Spanish colonization of the Americas and the Philippinesz
The correct answer is: It proved that it was possible to sail from Europe to the Indian Ocean.
How did the defeat of the Aztec and Incan empires enrich the Spanish monarchy? (1 point) Responses Spain began to levy heavy taxes on its American colonists. Spain began to levy heavy taxes on its American colonists. Spain sold its lands in the Americas to other European countries. Spain sold its lands in the Americas to other European countries. The monarchy received a portion of all treasures taken by the conquistadors. The monarchy received a portion of all treasures taken by the conquistadors. Spain took control of the slave trade between Africa an
The correct answer is: The monarchy received a portion of all treasures taken by the conquistadors.
How did the introduction of horses affect Native American culture? (1 point) Responses Farming improved because Native Americans had horses to help plow the fields. Farming improved because Native Americans had horses to help plow the fields. Native Americans in some culture areas began to use horses for hunting and in warfare. Native Americans in some culture areas began to use horses for hunting and in warfare. The use of horses as transportation increased trade between different culture groups. The use of horses as transportation increased trade between different culture groups. Some Native American groups became wealthy selling horses to European colonists.
The correct answer is: Native Americans in some culture areas began to use horses for hunting and in warfare.
What role did Vasco da Gama play in the growth of a Portuguese empire? (1 point) Responses He claimed the east coast of South America for Portugal. He claimed the east coast of South America for Portugal. He led the first European expedition to reach India by sea. He led the first European expedition to reach India by sea. He established the Line of Demarcation. He established the Line of Demarcation. He was the first to suggest the use of captured Africans as slave labor
The correct answer is: He led the first European expedition to reach India by sea.
Why did Dutch colonies in the Americas fail to attract as many settlers as English colonies did? (1 point) Responses Fewer people were dissatisfied with life in the Netherlands than in England. Fewer people were dissatisfied with life in the Netherlands than in England. The economy of the Netherlands was much weaker than that of England. The economy of the Netherlands was much weaker than that of England. The Dutch colonies were more difficult to reach by sea than the English colonies. The Dutch colonies were more difficult to reach by sea than the English colonies. The Dutch colonies had fewer natural resources than the English colonies.
The correct answer is: The Dutch colonies had fewer natural resources than the English colonies.
Study the chart. Large and Complex Empires Blending of Cultures Big cities filled with riches Destroyed cities
