Impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

The video explores European maritime exploration post-1450, highlighting key figures like Prince Henry, Bartolomeu Dias, and Vasco da Gama. It covers Columbus's discovery of the New World and subsequent explorations by other European powers. The Spanish conquests of the Aztecs and Incas are discussed, along with the Columbian Exchange's impact on global trade and culture. Technological advancements that facilitated exploration are examined, as well as the Atlantic slave trade's role in shaping economies and societies across continents.

Who was the key figure behind Portugal's early maritime exploration efforts?

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

What was Christopher Columbus's primary goal when he set sail in 1492?

• To find a new continent

• To establish trade with Africa

• To discover a westward route to India

• To map the Atlantic Ocean

Which explorer confirmed that the New World was not part of Asia by crossing Panama?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Henry Hudson

What was a significant factor in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Incan empires?

• Peaceful negotiations

• Alliances with other European powers

• Advanced technology and diseases

• Superior numbers

What does the term 'Columbian Exchange' refer to?

• The exchange of cultural practices between Europe and Africa

• The transfer of goods, people, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds

• The trade of spices between Europe and Asia

• The barter system used by indigenous peoples in the Americas

Which of the following was introduced to the New World as part of the Columbian Exchange?

• Horses

• Potatoes

• Corn

• Tomatoes

What was a major consequence of the transatlantic slave trade for African societies?

• Increased population growth

• Decline of some societies and rise of others

• Introduction of European languages

• Unification of African kingdoms

How did the transatlantic slave trade affect the economies of the Americas?

• It led to the decline of agriculture

• It provided unpaid labor for plantations

• It resulted in the abolition of slavery

• It caused economic stagnation

Which African leader resisted the slave trade but was ultimately unsuccessful?

• Mansa Musa

• King Alonso of Congo

• Shaka Zulu

• Queen Nzinga

What cultural impact did the arrival of African slaves have on the Americas?

• They brought European art styles

• They established new political systems

• They introduced new languages and religions

• They created new forms of government