By the early 1500s, Spain had established a strong presence in the New World. Within a span of less
than four decades after Columbus's initial voyage, the Spanish successfully conquered both the Aztec
and Inca empires. This conquest was primarily facilitated by the devastating impact of European
diseases, which decimated the Aztec and Inca populations.
The geography of Mesopotamia played a crucial role in the development of early civilizations.
Centralized irrigation projects in the arid southern plains enabled significant agricultural advancements
and a surplus of food, which were essential for the growth of civilizations in the region.
The tomb complex of the Terra-Cotta Army is associated with the Qin Dynasty in China.
The industrial revolution of the 18th century brought about profound changes in Europe, including the
emergence of distinct social classes, notably a burgeoning merchant middle class, as a direct
consequence of shifting economic conditions.
Cross-cultural contacts facilitated by the Silk Road contributed to the establishment of various religions
in China, including Christianity, Confucianism, and Taoism.
, What geographical factors accounted for the emergence of Byzantium as a powerful trading empire?
✔️Constantinople controlled both the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea trade routes.
What was the influence of Islamic scholarship on the development of European civilization during the
early Middle ages? ✔️Introduction of new mathematical concepts, such as algebra and calculus.
A positive result of the War of 1812 was that? ✔️American industry prospered when trade was
restricted by the British during the war.
What was the central focus of the Lewis and Clark expedition? ✔️To discover a all-water route to the
Pacific
"No taxation without representation" was a rallying cry of which British policies? ✔️The Stamp Act of
1765, which taxed newspaper and legal documents