Colonialism & Trans Atlantic Slave Trade

The _______________ is the exchange of plants, animals, people and diseases from the New World to the Old World.

The Columbian Exchange ______________ impacted the New World by bringing diseases, slavery and colonialism.

Definition: To take control of another country, occupy it with settlers and exploit it economically.

• Mercantilism

• Imperialism

• Communism

• Colonialism

Which 2 European countries first colonized Central and South America?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

Which 2 European countries first colonized North America

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

One lasting effect of colonialism in Mexico is that _____________ is the most commonly spoken language in that country today.

Which conquistador conquered the Incan empire for Spain?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

Portugal colonized the modern-day country of _____________.

Where did the vast majority of people forced into the slave trade come from?

• West Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

Which continent had the highest number of slaves brought to it?

• Europe

• Australia

• North America

• South America