The Portuguese rejected Columbus’s proposed route to Cathay in favor of a(n) __________.
a. voyage around the continent of Africa
b. northern route across the Atlantic
c. overland route through Russia
d. voyage around the continent of South America
a. voyage around the continent of Africa
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The Domesday Book was __________.
A. a county-by-county survey of property B. a book of theories as to how Armageddon would occur C. an account of the battle of Hastings and the conquest of Britain D. instructions on how to blend monarchical and parliamentary elements of government
Luther's 95 theses:
A. earned him a position teaching at Wittenburg University. B. had little real impact. C. sparked the Reformation in Germany. D. expressed his belief that salvation could be bought and sold. E. focused on the issue of the buying and selling of Church offices.
Which of the following is NOT true of the Roman population decline?
a. Population decline was a consequence of plagues, constant warfare, and a birth rate that did not rise to compensate for losses. b. The decline in population coincided with the spiraling costs of running the Empire. c. The reduction of population greatly eased the problematic land hunger faced by peasants. d. Population decline reduced the manpower available for the army. e. Emperors allowed for the establishment of Germanic colonies within the Empire's borders to compensate for Roman population loss.
The crucial aspect of ensuring a successor without violating the pretense of being a republic was met by
a. holding an election in the senate and army. b. automatically picking the most senior senator as the next princeps. c. passing the title to the emperor's son in his will. d. making sure a successor was chosen before the current emperor died. e. None of these.