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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Civilizing with a Krag.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What takes off in Europe and creates a demand for a viable route to the Far East?
(a) The Black Death.
(b) The Asian spice trade.
(c) A desire for fine China.
(d) Yoga and interest in Eastern religions.

2. From where does the Spaniards' main threat come?
(a) Japanese, Swedish, Indian, and Italian nations.
(b) Argentinian, Chilean, Brazilian, and Venezuelan nations.
(c) English, Portuguese, Chinese, and Dutch nations.
(d) Iranian, Pakistani, Mongolian, and Puerto Rican nations.

3. With the Spanish fleet destroyed in Manila, McKinley appoints _________ to command the U.S. Army to take the city itself, still held by the Spanish.
(a) Major General Wesley Merritt.
(b) Major General Jacob Merritt.
(c) Major General William Merritt.
(d) Major General John Merritt.

4. Where do the Spaniards set up a trading post?
(a) In Bataan.
(b) In Manila.
(c) In Tokyo.
(d) In Fiji.

5. What becomes more common for Filipinos?
(a) To attack after American troops enter a town.
(b) To run away from the American troops.
(c) To surrender to American troops entering a town, then attack later.
(d) To attack American troops as they enter a town.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what do the Spanish soldiers excitedly concentrate?

2. What effect do modest reforms have on the leaders in the Philippines?

3. Under what pretext does a civilian commission set up offices in Manila?

4. What has happened to McKinley's inauguration pledge to not seek to gain territory beyond the borders of the United States?

5. When does Ferdinand Magellan sail for India with a Portuguese fleet?

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