Unit 9: Atlantic World Quiz

Last updated 11 months ago

14 questions

Unit 9: Atlantic World Quiz

Last updated 11 months ago

14 questions

Question 1

What was one of the main incentives for European exploration of the Atlantic World?

A. The development of social media

B. The search for new routes to Asia

C. The Industrial Revolution

D. The American Revolution

Question 2

What was the Columbian Exchange?

A. A stock market system

B. A military alliance

C. An exchange of crops, ideas, and goods between Europeans and indigenous people

D. A system of government

Question 3

What was a major reason for the decline in indigenous populations?

A. Lack of immunity to European diseases

B. Voluntary migration

C. Natural disasters

D. Climate change

Question 4

Why did Europeans turn to enslaving Africans for labor?

A. Africans volunteered for the work

B. Indigenous populations had been destroyed by disease and conflict

C. Europeans couldn't find workers in their own countries

D. The African climate was similar to Europe

Question 5

What economic system developed as a result of increased global trade?

A. Socialism

B. Communism

C. Democracy

D. Mercantilism

Question 6

What was the main reason for the plantation (labor) system in America?

A. To preserve natural habitats

B. To provide homes for indigenous people

C. Large-scale agricultural production

D. To build cities

Question 7

What was the triangular trade?

A. A trade route between only three European countries

B. A system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas

C. A triangle-shaped marketplace

D. A trading system only for geometric shapes

Question 8

What was one major source of conflict between Europeans and indigenous peoples?

A. Competition for land and resources

B. Different music preferences

C. Language barriers

D. Weather patterns

Question 9

What role did technology play in European exploration?

A. It prevented exploration

B. It had no impact

C. New developments allowed longer sea voyages

D. It only affected land travel

Question 10

10.

How did the plantation system/mercantilism affect the development of slavery?

A. It reduced the need for workers

B. It had no effect on slavery

C. It created a small demand for labor

D. It required a large enslaved workforce

Question 11

11.

What impact did European weapons have on conflicts with indigenous peoples?

A. Indigenous people had superior weapons

B. The weapons had no impact on conflicts

C. Advanced European weapons gave them a military advantage

D. Both sides had equal military technology

Question 12

12.

How did mercantilism affect colonial relationships?

A. It encouraged colonial independence

B. Colonies were expected to provide raw materials to benefit their European rulers

C. It had no effect on colonies

D. It promoted equal trade relationships

Question 13

13.

What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Europe?

A. Europe gained no new foods or crops

B. It led to a decrease in European population

C. New foods like potatoes and tomatoes changed European diets

D. It only affected American societies

Question 14

14.

Short Answer. Answer in a complete sentence to receive full credit. Why did mercantilism cause colonies to be dependent on their mother country?