Colonialism & Trans Atlantic Slave Trade

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

The Columbian Exchange (a)   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 (a)   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 (a)   .

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