1. How does the development of maritime empires compare with the development of land-based empires in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?(1 point)
Responses
the maritime empires went bankrupt due to the necessary investment in infrastructure and lack of trade
the maritime empires went bankrupt due to the necessary investment in infrastructure and lack of trade
land-based empires were heavily supported by private individuals and joint-stock companies and maritime empires were not
land-based empires were heavily supported by private individuals and joint-stock companies and maritime empires were not
the maritime empires did not have to rely on locals for help in the Indian Ocean
the maritime empires did not have to rely on locals for help in the Indian Ocean
the maritime empires focused on control of the trade routes in the Indian Ocean rather than control of people and land
in land-based empires, the focus was on control of people and land rather than trade routes in the Indian Ocean.
2. Which of the following illustrates how Ming China's decision to trade for silver affected its relationships with other Asian countries?(1 point)
Responses
Japan stopped viewing China as superior as Chinese demand for Japanese silver increased.
Japan stopped viewing China as superior as Chinese demand for Japanese silver increased.
The Dutch attacked Ming China in order to secure a trade agreement.
The Dutch attacked Ming China in order to secure a trade agreement.
Korea fought against China to show that China was no longer powerful.
Korea fought against China to show that China was no longer powerful.
The Spanish mined large amounts of silver in South America in order to trade with Ming China.
The Spanish mined large amounts of silver in South America in order to trade with Ming China.
3. Which of the following best explains the role of external forces played in the Ming Dynasty's fall?(1 point)
Responses
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
The Jurchens (Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.
The Jurchens (Manchus) eventually convinced people throughout the Ming Dynasty to end their loyalty to the emperor.
Multiple countries assaulted the Ming empire at the same time and made it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to protect itself
Multiple countries assaulted the Ming empire at the same time and made it impossible for the Ming Dynasty to protect itself
Attacks by Japanese pirates and Koreans slowly contributed to the Ming Dynasty's fall.
Attacks by Japanese pirates and Koreans slowly contributed to the Ming Dynasty's fall.
Economic collapse weakened the Ming Dynasty due to the expense of protecting its borders just as the Jurchen (Manchus) gained power.
4. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Opium Wars?(1 point)
Responses
The wars ended opium smuggling because the Chinese took control of the trade
The wars ended opium smuggling because the Chinese took control of the trade
The British ended all access to Chinese goods to avoid trading opium in Europe
The British ended all access to Chinese goods to avoid trading opium in Europe
The Opium Wars led to the Canton System because the Qing rulers decided to limit access to China
The Opium Wars led to the Canton System because the Qing rulers decided to limit access to China
The Qing Dynasty was forced to enter an unequal trading relationship that benefited Europeans
The Qing Dynasty was forced to enter an unequal trading relationship that benefited Europeans.
5. Based on the map and your knowledge of ancient Greece, how did the geography of the region shown affect the development of Greek city-states?
(1 point)
Responses
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of many distinct cultures among the city-states.
6. Which of the following best describes Ivan IV's accomplishments in expanding the Russian Empire?(1 point)
Responses
Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea
Ivan IV expanded northward and westward including the area around the Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe- The Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was only able to conquer a small but important area of Europe- The Baltic Sea
Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols
Ivan IV was consistently able to expand Russia's borders in all directions, after the defeat of the Mongols
Ivan IV was not able to expand the Russian Empire due to resistance of the native people.