Transoceanic Exploration Flashcard

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What was NOT introduced by the Africans to European colonies as a result of the Columbian Exchange? Folklore, agricultural practices, Music

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Currency

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What were the first group of Caribbean pirates called who worked for England?

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Privateers

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The kola nut was introduced to the New World by which group?

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African slaves

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Due to the production of colonial resources by England, this economic system was perfected.

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mercantilism

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What country did Christopher Columbus sail for?

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Spain

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A Russian aristocrat was called a

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a boyar

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A need for African slaves (which led to a marked increase of slave trading) was caused directly by

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Native American workforce dying off

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The lack of maritime knowledge and technology was the reason Portugal waited until the 15th century to trade with West African countries.

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TRUE

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Why did the Dutch desire Indian Ocean colonies?

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Spice trade profits

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The most profitable cash crop for Europe in 1525

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Sugarcane