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What was the primary goal of Neoconfucianism, associated with Zhu Xi?

To combine elements of Buddhism and Daoism to make Confucianism more accessible for less literate Chinese.

The Atlantic slave trade ultimately caused a decimation of the overall population of the entire African continent during the period up to 1700.

False

Despite European settlement in North and South America by 1700, the overall population of the Western Hemisphere showed a decrease since 1500 due to the decimation of Amerindian populations.

True

What major groups were expelled from Spain following the unification by Isabella and Ferdinand?

Muslims and Jews

Which cultural movement involved the focus on individual achievement and saw the creation of paintings like the Taj Mahal and Mughal miniature paintings?

Italian Renaissance

Why did sugar planters in the Caribbean eventually move on to new islands?

They found it more profitable to clear new lands when yields began to decline.

The Mughal Empire was a continuation of which earlier Indian state, and whose descendents did they claim to be?

The Delhi Sultanate, claiming descent from the Mongol invaders.

During the 1450-1750 period, which factors contributed to the alteration of world trade patterns and the 'truly global' nature of the world?

Technological innovations, strengthened political organization, and economic prosperity.

The Siege of Vienna in 1530 is considered a turning point for the Ottoman Empire's expansion and spurred which reaction among Europeans?

European unity to fight Muslim invaders.