Which tool is used to measure latitude and longitude and to identify location on a map?(1 point)
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trade routes
trade routes
printing press
printing press
compass
compass
sextant
sextant
“When we stepped ashore we saw fine green trees, streams everywhere and different kinds of fruit. I called to the two captains to jump ashore with the rest,…asking them to bear solemn witness that in the presence of them all I was taking possession of this island for their Lord and Lady the King and Queen.…Soon many of the islanders gathered round us. I could see that they were people who would be more easily converted to our Holy Faith by love than by coercion.”
Using the excerpt from Christopher Columbus’s journal during his first voyage, which of the following summarizes how Columbus’s and Vasco da Gama’s motivations were different?
(1 point)
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Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved silk and God, whereas da Gama spread Christianity to the New World.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus was the first to explore around Africa, whereas da Gama was second.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain.
Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved direct access to Portugal, whereas da Gama gained access to Spain.
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Both had three motivating factors; however, Columbus achieved spices, God, and glory, whereas da Gama achieved glory and silk.
Which of the following correctly analyzes the ways in which new systems of trade impacted the global economy?(1 point)
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Silver mines contributed to the wealth of South American economies.
Silver mines contributed to the wealth of South American economies.
New economic ideas like mercantilism and capitalism enriched European economies.
New economic ideas like mercantilism and capitalism enriched European economies.
Chinese dynasties in Asia lost wealth from global trade.
Chinese dynasties in Asia lost wealth from global trade.
West African trading empires gained power as new resources became available.
New economic ideas like mercantilism and capitalism enriched European economies.
Which statement best describes Portugal’s effect on trade in the Indian Ocean?(1 point)
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Columbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama.
Columbus opened the Indian Ocean to European traders before Vasco da Gama.
Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.
Portugal sent 100,000 men who secured the Indian Ocean trade network for the sole benefit of Portugal.
Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network.
Despite resistance from the Moors in Calcutta, da Gama opened European trade in the Indian Ocean network.
The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network.
The Moors expelled Portugal from Calcutta. This act prevented trade in the Indian Ocean trade network.