What were some of the technological inventions of the Renaissance that made the discovery of America possible?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: printing press that resulted in better maps, lateen sail (triangular sail), deep hulled ships, compass, sextant, astrolabe
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England's first experience with colonization came in
A. Africa. B. Canada. C. Ireland. D. North America. E. the Caribbean.
Hitler's advance in the European theater of war crested in late 1942 at the Battle of ____, after which his fortunes gradually declined
a. the Bulge b. Stalingrad c. Monte Cassino d. Britain e. El Alamein
Which of the following statements regarding the American Revolution and Native Americans is FALSE?
A. American Patriots had generally tried to persuade Indians to be neutral in the war.
B. White Americans' attitudes toward the tribes took a turn for the worse during the war.
C. The outcome of the war largely weakened the position of Indians.
D. Some Indians took advantage of the conflict to launch attacks of their own.
E. Indians generally had better relations with the British than with the Americans.
Which later ruler of Tikal incorporated the symbol of the first ruler in his own name?
a. 18 Rabbit b. Great Jaguar Paw c. Smoking Frog d. Shield Leopard e. Smoke Shell