+1 862 207 3288 Ptolemy’s Geography
1. When Ptolemy’s Geography was rediscovered, the map-making profession was A. legitimized as a profession. B. enlarged by the addition of many scholars to its ranks. C. stimulated to produce more for decorative maps. D. supplied with a set of map proofs. 2. European societies initially looked at coal mining with disfavor because it A. necessitated changes in production. B. endangered the mining population. C. violated the sanctity of the earth. D. polluted the environment. 3. The one factor responsible for the quickening of China’s economy in the sixteenth century was the A. initiation of trade with Portugal. B. increased demand for Chinese products. C. implementation of the salt-exchange system. D. influx of Portuguese silver. 4. During the slaving era, each section of the African coast had its own trade currency. Which one mentioned in your reading was initially a measure of gold dust? A. The bar B. The piece of eight C. The ounce D. The manilla 5. Portugal had the advantage over Spain and other nations in securing the spice trade because they A. were able to keep the all-water route a secret. B. had developed a system of stations along the route. C. had greater financial reserves for funding expeditions. D. had superior ships and navigational equipment.
