AKS 51 Quiz: Colombian Exchange and Triangular Trade

Which European country has the GREATEST impact upon the religion and language of modern-day Brazil?

• A) England

• B) Portugal

• C) France

• D) Spain

Which of the following was a direct result of the slave trade between Africa and the Americas?

• Travel and trade decreased between the Americas and Africa.

• Slave owners allowed Africans to buy their freedom after 5 years of service.

• The enslavement of people from African resulted in the decline of large plantations.

• The language, culture, and religions of enslaved African people influenced Latin American culture.

How did the Transatlantic Slave Trade contribute to the growth of Spain and Portugal during the period of colonialism?

• A) Their economies grew as they profited off of the labor done by enslaved Africans.

• B) Their economies were weakened by cost of manufactured goods sent to Africa in exchange for enslaved people.

• C) Their economies grew as the enslaved African people began to own their own businesses and land.

• D) Their economies were damaged because other countries would not trade with people using slave labor.

98% of Mexican citizens speak Spanish as their primary language.
83% of Mexican citizens belong to the Roman Catholic Church.

Based on this information, what is the most accurate conclusion about Mexico?

• Mexico was heavily influenced by Spain during colonialism.

• Mexico was heavily influenced by Portugal during colonialism.

• Mexico has been the main influence on U.S. culture.

• Mexico has remained free from European colonial influence.

Which of the following might be considered a positive result of the Columbian Exchange?

• New foods and technologies were available in the Old World and New World.

• Europeans were able to diversify their culture by adapting New World religious beliefs.

• Latin Americans built stronger immune systems after exposure to European diseases.

• A new language was created for all people to use in both the Old World and New World.

Examine the chart below. Which would be the BEST title for this chart?

• Cuban Revolution

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Columbian Exchange

• Transatlantic Slave Trade

Which statement was a result of slave trade between Africa and the Americas?

• A) Travel and trade decreased between the Americas and Africa.

• B) Slave owners allowed Africans to buy their freedom after 5 years of service.

• C) The enslavement of people from Africa resulted in the decline of large plantations in Latin America.

• D) Africans brought their native languages and religion to Latin America and these influenced culture in the region.

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How did the Columbian Exchange affect the indigenous population of Latin America?

• It increased significantly due to the agricultural techniques introduced by European explorers.

• It increased significantly due to the advanced medicines brought to the Americas from Europe.

• It declined significantly due to the virulent (deadly) diseases introduced by European explorers.

• It declined significantly due to the rapid migration of people from the Americas to Europe.

What led to an increase in the transatlantic slave trade in the fifteenth century?

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

• B) Europeans needed trading partners because indigenous peoples would not trade with settlers in the Americas.

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

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