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What was the main cause of instability and disruption in Europe during the late 15th century?
What was the main cause of instability and disruption in Europe during the late 15th century?
Which two Italian cities were closely tied to the Renaissance?
Which two Italian cities were closely tied to the Renaissance?
What event greatly affected Florence in 1494?
What event greatly affected Florence in 1494?
What led to the decline of the Renaissance ideals in Italy by the 1550s?
What led to the decline of the Renaissance ideals in Italy by the 1550s?
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Which event was a direct result of the shift of power from Italy to other European countries in the 1600s?
Which event was a direct result of the shift of power from Italy to other European countries in the 1600s?
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Which European countries were among the most powerful in the world in the 1600s?
Which European countries were among the most powerful in the world in the 1600s?
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Which spice was most sought-after during the period mentioned in the text?
Which spice was most sought-after during the period mentioned in the text?
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Which country was the primary source of pepper traded globally during the period?
Which country was the primary source of pepper traded globally during the period?
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Which spice was known for its pungent smell and heat-preserving qualities?
Which spice was known for its pungent smell and heat-preserving qualities?
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Which country established the Dutch East India Company to dominate international trade in the spice industry?
Which country established the Dutch East India Company to dominate international trade in the spice industry?
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Which European country began establishing trading outposts in the Indian Ocean region in the late 16th century?
Which European country began establishing trading outposts in the Indian Ocean region in the late 16th century?
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Which spice introduced by the text was commonly used in Asian cuisine and also regarded for medicinal purposes?
Which spice introduced by the text was commonly used in Asian cuisine and also regarded for medicinal purposes?
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What was the primary motivation for European nations to engage in the spice trade during the 1500-1750 period?
What was the primary motivation for European nations to engage in the spice trade during the 1500-1750 period?
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Which of the following spices was highly valued during the 1500-1750 period?
Which of the following spices was highly valued during the 1500-1750 period?
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Which European nation controlled shipping routes along the western coasts of Africa and India by 1500?
Which European nation controlled shipping routes along the western coasts of Africa and India by 1500?
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What resource did Spain exploit from the Americas during the 16th century?
What resource did Spain exploit from the Americas during the 16th century?
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Which region was a key area for European nations to secure trading posts during the spice trade era?
Which region was a key area for European nations to secure trading posts during the spice trade era?
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What unique properties made spices highly valued commodities during the 1500-1750 period?
What unique properties made spices highly valued commodities during the 1500-1750 period?
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