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The nation that led the way for European expansion into the Americas was A. France B. England C. China D. Portugal E. Spain

The nation that led the way for European expansion into the Americas was A. France B. England C. China D. Portugal E. Spain

2. The system of labor control that allowed a person to exploit the labor force for a certain period of time was called A. hacienda B. encomienda C.bandeirante D. requerimiento E. casa grande

2. The system of labor control that allowed a person to exploit the labor force for a certain period of time was called A. hacienda B. encomienda C.bandeirante D. requerimiento E. casa grande

3. The most devastating factor brought to the Americas by the Europeans was A. the horse B. gunpowder C. cannon D. bronze weaponry E. disease

3. The most devastating factor brought to the Americas by the Europeans was A. the horse B. gunpowder C. cannon D. bronze weaponry E. disease

4. The most likely reason for European success in conquering the American Indian population is A. the prolonged isolation of the Americas from the rest of the world. B. the superiority of European civilizations C. the warlike savagery of the Europeans D. the passivity of Native Americans E. the success of the priests in converting them to Christianity

4. The most likely reason for European success in conquering the American Indian population is A. the prolonged isolation of the Americas from the rest of the world. B. the superiority of European civilizations C. the warlike savagery of the Europeans D. the passivity of Native Americans E. the success of the priests in converting them to Christianity

5. The major reason that western Europe engaged in exploration in the fifteenth century was A. the desire to spread Christianity B. to control the oceans C. to expand trade with the non-Christian world D. to establish colonies E. to escape the Black Death

5. The major reason that western Europe engaged in exploration in the fifteenth century was A. the desire to spread Christianity B. to control the oceans C. to expand trade with the non-Christian world D. to establish colonies E. to escape the Black Death

6. Which of the following is true of the Atlantic slave trade in the late fifteenth century and thereafter? A. Most slaves were taken by Europeans who raided coastal villages and enslaved the inhabitants B. Slavery did not exist in Africa until the Europeans introduced it. C. Most slaves were first enslaved by other Africans and then were sold to European traders D. The Portuguese opposed slavery and tried to prevent its extension to the New World E. Most slaves were Native Americans

6. Which of the following is true of the Atlantic slave trade in the late fifteenth century and thereafter? A. Most slaves were taken by Europeans who raided coastal villages and enslaved the inhabitants B. Slavery did not exist in Africa until the Europeans introduced it. C. Most slaves were first enslaved by other Africans and then were sold to European traders D. The Portuguese opposed slavery and tried to prevent its extension to the New World E. Most slaves were Native Americans

7. Most European Christians viewed the Indians as A 7. Most European Christians viewed the Indians as A. innocent, childlike people who should be left alone B. descendants of the ancient survivors of the lost continent of Atlantis C. Subhuman, soulless devil worshippers D. sophisticated people who were morally and ethically superior to the inhabitants of Asia and Europe E. one of the lost tribes of Israel

7. Most European Christians viewed the Indians as A 7. Most European Christians viewed the Indians as A. innocent, childlike people who should be left alone B. descendants of the ancient survivors of the lost continent of Atlantis C. Subhuman, soulless devil worshippers D. sophisticated people who were morally and ethically superior to the inhabitants of Asia and Europe E. one of the lost tribes of Israel

8. The Protestant Reformation argued that A 8. The Protestant Reformation argued that A. A person could find salvation through faith alone B. A person could find salvation though good works alone C. a papal hierarchy was necessary for good order D. the seven sacraments were necessary for salvation E. the world was about to end

8. The Protestant Reformation argued that A 8. The Protestant Reformation argued that A. A person could find salvation through faith alone B. A person could find salvation though good works alone C. a papal hierarchy was necessary for good order D. the seven sacraments were necessary for salvation E. the world was about to end

9. The English monarch most responsible for defining the Protestant Reformation in England was A. Mary of Scotland B. James II C. Charles I D. Elizabeth I E. Philip II

9. The English monarch most responsible for defining the Protestant Reformation in England was A. Mary of Scotland B. James II C. Charles I D. Elizabeth I E. Philip II

10. Which of the following statements about early Jamestown is most correct? A. It was a great success B. Its success or failure was unclear C. It was saved by the discovery of silver D. It saw the majority of its colonists die E. It was a profitable venture for the London Company

10. Which of the following statements about early Jamestown is most correct? A. It was a great success B. Its success or failure was unclear C. It was saved by the discovery of silver D. It saw the majority of its colonists die E. It was a profitable venture for the London Company

11. The primary export of Jamestown was A. cotton B. Wheat C. Tobacco D. flax E. sugar

11. The primary export of Jamestown was A. cotton B. Wheat C. Tobacco D. flax E. sugar

12. The colony of Massachusetts Bay was settled by A. Catholics B 12. The colony of Massachusetts Bay was settled by A. Catholics B. Puritans C. Quakers D. Anglicans E. Jews

12. The colony of Massachusetts Bay was settled by A. Catholics B 12. The colony of Massachusetts Bay was settled by A. Catholics B. Puritans C. Quakers D. Anglicans E. Jews