Chapter 6- Economic Transformations, 1450-1750 Quiz

Why did the Portuguese explore the Indian Ocean?

• To spread Christianity to new territories

• To conquer new lands for colonization

• To establish trade agreements with Muslim middlemen

• To challenge the dominance of Venice in the Eastern goods trade

What advantage did the Portuguese have in the Indian Ocean trade?

• They had established forts in key trading ports

• They controlled the passage around Africa and the Red Sea

• They had a monopoly on the spice trade

• They had superior military technology

Which European power established colonies in the Philippines?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

What impact did Spanish missionaries have in the Philippines?

• They converted the majority of the population to Christianity

• They brought about social and cultural changes

• They had no significant impact on the local population

• They encouraged the preservation of indigenous religions

Which two European powers entered the Indian Ocean trade in the 1600s?

• England and France

• Portugal and the Netherlands

• Spain and Portugal

• England and the Netherlands

What was the main focus of the Dutch East India Company?

• Controlling the production of spices

• Conquering the Portuguese colonies

• Establishing trade posts in India

• Expanding their shipping services

What was the main focus of the British East India Company?

• Controlling the production of spices

• Conquering the Portuguese colonies

• Establishing trade posts in India

• Expanding their shipping services

What was the first main impact of the silver trade on Spain?

• It had no significant impact on Spain

• It led to economic prosperity and increased power

• It caused a decline in the Spanish economy

• It resulted in social and cultural changes

What was the main impact of the fur trade in North America?

• It resulted in the decline of Native American populations

• It had no significant impact on the Native Americans

• It caused environmental devastation in America

• It led to an increase in the standard of living in Europe

What was the main cause of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?

• The rivalry between European powers

• The need for labor on American plantations

• The desire to spread Christianity to Africa

• The demand for African goods in Europe