The Columbian Exchange and Its Impact on the Americas and Europe

The video explores the Columbian Exchange, a global transfer of plants, animals, people, and ideas between the Old and New Worlds. It highlights the devastating impact on Native Americans due to diseases brought by Europeans, and the benefits Europe gained from new foods. The video also discusses the rise of capitalism and mercantilism, and details the Triangular Slave Trade, emphasizing its effects on African societies and the New World.

What was one of the major consequences of the Europeans arriving in the Americas for the Native Americans?

• Introduction of new languages

• Increase in Native American population

• Spread of deadly diseases

• Establishment of new trade routes

How did the introduction of new foods from the Americas affect Europe?

• It caused a decline in agricultural practices

• It led to a decrease in population

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in population growth

What economic concept began with the Columbian Exchange?

• Feudalism

• Barter system

• Socialism

• Modern capitalism

What was the primary goal of mercantilism practiced by European countries?

• To eliminate all trade barriers

• To establish free trade

• To export more goods than import

• To import more goods than export

What was the starting point of the Triangular Slave Trade?

• Africa

• The Americas

• Europe

• Asia

What was the Middle Passage?

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• A voyage from Africa to the New World

• A path from the Americas to Europe

• A route connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific

What was one of the main reasons Europeans did not venture into the interior of Africa during the slave trade?

• Risk of contracting diseases like malaria

• Lack of interest in African resources

• Absence of navigable rivers

• Fear of African wildlife

What was a significant effect of the Triangular Slave Trade on West African societies?

• Establishment of new trade routes

• Introduction of new crops

• Decline of many kingdoms

• Increase in male population

By the height of the slave trade in 1780, how many African slaves were taken annually?

• 80,000

• 50,000

• 20,000

• 2,000

What was the primary reason for the decline of West African kingdoms during the slave trade?

• Natural disasters

• Increased trade with Europe

• Loss of male population

• Introduction of European technology