European Exploration and the Columbian Exchange

What are the 3 G’s?

• Gold, Glory, God

• Goods, Government, Geography

• Guns, Germs, Grains

• Growth, Globalization, Governance

What continents were in both the Old World and New World?

• Old World: Europe, Asia, Africa; New World: North America, South America

• Old World: Europe, Asia, Africa; New World: Australia, Antarctica

• Old World: Europe, Asia, Africa; New World: Europe, Asia, Africa

• Old World: North America, South America; New World: Europe, Asia, Africa

What does the term 'Columbian Exchange' mean?

• The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old World and New World

• The exchange of gold, silver, and precious metals between Europe and the Americas

• The exchange of explorers and settlers between different continents

• The exchange of cultural practices and traditions between indigenous tribes

What were the positive and negative impacts of the Columbian Exchange?

• Positive: introduction of new crops and animals; Negative: spread of diseases

• Positive: increased trade and economic growth; Negative: loss of indigenous cultures

• Positive: expansion of empires and territories; Negative: environmental degradation

• Positive: technological advancements; Negative: political conflicts

According to the theory of Mercantilism, what is the sole purpose of the 13 British colonies?

• To provide raw materials and resources for the mother country

• To establish independent governments and self-rule

• To promote religious freedom and tolerance

• To create a diverse and multicultural society

Which of the following are characteristics of the New England colonies' geography?

• Flat land and fertile soil

• Rocky soil and hilly terrain
• Desert landscapes and dry climate
• Tropical rainforests and high humidity

Which of the following is an example of a representative government for the Southern Colonies?

• The Virginia House of Burgesses

• The Mayflower Compact
• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
• The Articles of Confederation

According to the Triangular Trade, what is being exchanged from Europe to Africa?

• Gold
• Manufactured Goods

• Slaves
• Raw Materials

What was the Middle Passage?

• A route in the Pacific Ocean where gold and spices were exchange for the Old World to the New World

• A stage of the Triangular Trade in which millions of Africans were shipped to the New World as part of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade

• A passage colonists took through the Ohio River Valley in order to find the Northwest Territory

• The path Spanish conquistadors took to find the lost city of Gold in the Southwestern United States

Which of the following are characteristics of the Middle Colonies' geography?

• Desert landscapes and high mountain ranges
• Fertile soil and moderate winters
• Tropical rainforests and extensive coastlines
• Arctic tundra and permafrost