Sophia US History Unit 1 Challenge 2
1 — Maritime Exploration
Which of the following events led to increased maritime exploration in the 15th century?
The Crusades of the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries
Which of the following motives played the biggest role in the European discovery of the New World?
Seeking new trade routes with Asia
Which of these hypotheses was Christopher Columbus intending to prove by sailing westward in
1492?
The earth is not as large as we've supposed it to be. This means that the westward voyage to Asia is
not as long as we thought and is therefore possible to undertake.
2 — The Columbian Exchange
The Crusades led to an increased exchange of goods between Europe and Asia. This sparked an age
of exploration and ultimately resulted in the discovery of the New World.
Which of the following concepts does this statement best exemplify?
Globalization
3 — African Society and Slavery
Which of the following factors contributed to the racialization of slavery in the New World?
Slaves from Africa were more readily available than slaves from European nations like Ireland.
Which of the following statements is true about slavery prior to the Atlantic slave trade?
It could involve one person bonding himself to another so as to work off a debt.
1 — Maritime Exploration
Which of the following events led to increased maritime exploration in the 15th century?
The Crusades of the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries
Which of the following motives played the biggest role in the European discovery of the New World?
Seeking new trade routes with Asia
Which of these hypotheses was Christopher Columbus intending to prove by sailing westward in
1492?
The earth is not as large as we've supposed it to be. This means that the westward voyage to Asia is
not as long as we thought and is therefore possible to undertake.
2 — The Columbian Exchange
The Crusades led to an increased exchange of goods between Europe and Asia. This sparked an age
of exploration and ultimately resulted in the discovery of the New World.
Which of the following concepts does this statement best exemplify?
Globalization
3 — African Society and Slavery
Which of the following factors contributed to the racialization of slavery in the New World?
Slaves from Africa were more readily available than slaves from European nations like Ireland.
Which of the following statements is true about slavery prior to the Atlantic slave trade?
It could involve one person bonding himself to another so as to work off a debt.
