Question

12 multiple choice 2 points
which geographic factor contributed to the rise of the renaissance in italian
city - states?
mountainous terrain of the alps
location near the coast of the mediterranean sea
navigable waters of the danube river
ease of travel on the northern european plain
13 multiple choice 2 points
which of the following has been most important in reducing poverty over time?
taxes
economic growth
international trade
government regulations
14 multiple choice 2 points
if consumers from country x greatly increase their purchases of products from
country y, the value of these two countries currencies relative to one another will
change in which of the following ways?
the values of both countries currencies will increase.
the value of country xs currency will increase; the value of country ys
currency will decrease.
the value of country xs currency will decrease; the value of country ys
currency will increase.
the values of both countries currencies will decrease.

Explanation:

• Question 12: The location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea was crucial. It allowed for trade, cultural exchange, and access to resources. The Alps were a barrier, the Danube River is not near Italian city - states, and the Northern European Plain is far from Italy.
• Question 13: Economic growth creates jobs, increases income, and improves living standards. While taxes, international trade, and government regulations can play roles, economic growth is the most fundamental in reducing poverty over time.
• Question 14: When consumers from Country X buy more from Country Y, they need more of Country Y's currency. So, the demand for Country Y's currency increases (its value rises), and the supply of Country X's currency increases (its value falls) as they exchange it for Country Y's currency.

Answer:

1. location near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea
2. Economic growth
3. The value of Country X's currency will decrease; the value of Country Y's currency will increase.