Cards in this guide (21)
Which statement correctly matches the characteristics of the neexploration in the new world
The Spanish defeated the indigenous people in Peru.
Why did the Columbian Exchange lead to an increase in the demand for skilled labor in Europe
An abundance of raw materials from the New World needed to be
made into finished goods.
Why did the Europeans treat the slaves so badly during the Middle Passage
They viewed them as property rather than as people.
Why did Spanish colonists begin to rely more heavily on the Atlantic slave trade by the mid-1500s
Spanish legal restrictions and outbreaks of disease made it
difficult to enslave indigenous populations.
How did the Atlantic slave trade lead to the African diaspora
Large communities of Africans developed in the countries where
slaves were sold.
Why were the Spanish explorers interested in conquering the Aztec and Inca empires
They wanted to capture the empires' gold and resources.
Why did many slaves die during the middle passage voyage from Africa to the Americas
Most of the slaves faced horrible conditions on the ships.
What defines the encomienda system
A legal system that allowed Spanish colonists to use indigenous
peoples for labor
How did the Commercial Revolution spark European involvement in the African slave trade
Europeans began to structure their economies around
international trade during the Commercial Revolution.
How did the Age of Exploration contribute to European involvement in the African slave trade
Europeans came into contact with African slave traders while
exploring the coast of Africa.
Why did one third of slaves die within three years on a plantation
They were overworked and frequently received physical
punishment. -Apex
How were the rights granted to slaves in West Africa cultures different from the rights of slaves in the Atlantic slave trade
In West African cultures, slaves were allowed to own slaves of their own, while those in the Atlantic slave trade were not.
Why did europeans look to Africa for a source of labor use i the Americas
european diseases wiped out much of the indigenous labor force
What was one major difference between the Commercial Revolution and the Industrial Revolution
The Commercial Revolution led to the adoption of mercantilism in Europe, while the Industrial Revolution contributed to the end of mercantilism.
What statement correctly contrasts the experiences of Africans and indigenous peoples in Spanish territories in the New World
We can't answer this question because we don't the statements
you are asking about.
Zheng He traveled across the Ocean to trade with other countries.
In the late 18th century the king of England sent representatives to China in hopes of opening it to increased trade. What did the Qing emperor Qianlong's response to this request illustrate about the
Harshly declared china saw no value
What did the early slave trades in West Africa (the trans-Saharan slave trade) and east Africa have in common
Neither system of trade involved shipping slaves to the
Americas. -Jade
How did the creation of the Atlantic slave trade affect colonies' relationship with their mother countries
It resulted in a triangular exchange between the Americas,
Europe, and Africa rather than a direct exchange between colonies
and their mother countries. -Jade
How did the Atlantic slave trade lead to the stagnation of African culture and economies
The chaos caused by the demand for slaves prevented talented individuals from participating in the cultures and economies of Africa.
How was the Portuguese colonial experience in Africa in the 1520s different from that of the Dutch in the 1650s
The Porteguese face written complaints, while the dutch faced armed resistance. -apex
