Unit 6: European Arrival

What is called the enslavement of 12-15 million Africans to

the Americas between the 15th and 19th

centuries?

• Indigenous

• Globalization

• Transatlantic slave trade

• New World trade

What is the movement of people, agricultural

commodities, diseases, and cultures between the

Old World and New World during the European

Age of Exploration?

• Globalization

• Colombian Exchange

• Hacienda

• Transatlantic slave trade

Based on your knowledge of Latin American

languages, which region was colonized by the

Spanish?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Based on your knowledge of Latin American languages, which region was colonized by the Portuguese?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 4

Which current feature of Latin America was NOT

influenced by the heritage of African slaves?

• music and dance

• religious practices

• government structures

• languages and literature

What are the two primary languages in Latin America?

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Portuguese and English

• English and French

What led to an increase in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in the fifteenth century?

• Europeans discovered new resources in the Americas that were in high demand in many African nations.

• Europeans wanted to quickly grow their colonial populations in order to provide better defense against attack.

• Europeans sought to replace the indigenous people forced to work as slaves after many were killed by diseases.

What were the four continents involved in the Trans-Atlantic Trade?

• Latin America, Europe, Asia

• North America, South America, Europe, and India

• North America, South America, Africa, and Europe

• The Caribbean Islands, Europe, and Africa

Due to European colonialism, what are the main languages spoken in Latin America today?

• French and Indian

• Spanish and French

• Portuguese and French

• Spanish and Portuguese

Which European country had the biggest influence on the religion and language of Brazil?

• Europe

• Spain

• West Africa

• Portugal