12 Questions
What was the main consequence of the numerous wars that affected the Italian peninsula in the late 15th century?
It led to the decline of the Renaissance movement in Italy.
Which of the following best describes the shift in power in Europe during the 1600s?
Power shifted from Italy to countries like England, France, Holland, and Germany.
Which of the following goods were imported to Europe from the Americas during the 1500-1750 period?
Sugar and tobacco.
How did the French invasion of Florence in 1494 affect the city?
It caused political and economic instability in the region.
What was the backlash against the Renaissance that occurred by the 1550s?
The works of literature and art from the Renaissance were banned.
What was the main impact of the rise of new powerful countries in Europe during the 1600s?
It led to the decline of the Italian city-states.
What was the primary cause of the Thirty Years' War?
Religious disputes
Which economic policy aimed to maximize exports and minimize imports?
Mercantilism
Which European country had a monopoly on the eastern spice trade?
Portugal
What was the main spice traded by the Dutch?
Cloves
What was the first European settlement in Africa?
Cape Town
How did the Dutch view the Africans?
As inferiors who had to be enslaved or killed
Explore the changes in power dynamics and the role of trade in Europe between the years 1500 and 1750. Learn about the rise of new strong powers, the flourishing trade in goods like spices and luxury furs, and the exchange of commodities such as silver, tin, sugar, and tobacco with other continents.
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