Explorer's

Looking at the map, which title would best fit?

• European Trade Agreements
• Caribbean Tourism Routes
• North American Shipping Lanes
• Transatlantic Trade Routes

Which of the following was NOT a motivation for European exploration?

• God

• Grain

• Gold

• Glory

Which description best describes the Middle Passage?

• The transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas.

• A naval battle fought during the American Revolution.
• The journey of European settlers to the New World.
• A trade route for spices between Europe and Asia.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 major ancient American civilizations?

• The Olmec

• The Aztec

• The Inca

• The Apache

Which Spanish conquistador is credited with conquering the Aztecs?

• Juan de Salazar
• Francisco Pizarro
• Hernán Cortés
• Diego Velázquez

As a direct result of the trans-Atlantic slavery trade, many leaders in West Africa —

• established large sugar plantations in their kingdoms

• encouraged the conversion of their people to Christianity

• relocated their kingdoms further into the interior of Africa

• gained access to weapons that helped consolidate their power

Portuguese explorer who established the first direct sea trade route between Asia and Europe?

• Ferdinand Magellan
• Henry the Navigator
• Vasco da Gama
• Christopher Columbus

The Map represents which historic event between 1400-1600's?

• The Columbian Exchange
• The Renaissance
• The Spanish Inquisition
• The Protestant Reformation

1. Why were slaves brought to the Americas?

• To serve as household pets for wealthy families.
• To provide labor for plantations and meet the demand for cash crops.
• To participate in cultural exchanges and trade.
• To work as skilled artisans in urban areas.

When did the most slave deaths occur?

• During the Middle Passage.

• During Auction

• Working on plantations

• While being captured by other African tribes and leaders