Spanish Exploration and Colonization of the Caribbean

The video tutorial discusses the arrival of Europeans, particularly the Spanish, in the Caribbean. It highlights the key European countries involved in colonization, reasons for Spanish exploration, and the role of Christopher Columbus. The tutorial also covers the Columbian Exchange and the contributions of the Spanish, including crops and animals introduced to the Caribbean. The video concludes with a recap of the Spanish arrival and their impact.

Which country is highlighted as the starting point for the Spanish arrival in the Caribbean?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Holland

What was the primary reason for the Spanish exploration of the Caribbean?

• To escape Europe

• To establish trade posts

• To search for gold

• To find new lands

Which religion did the Spanish aim to spread in the Caribbean?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What was Christopher Columbus's nationality?

• Spanish

• Italian

• Portuguese

• French

In what year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Caribbean?

• 1485

• 1500

• 1498

• 1492

Which crop introduced by the Spanish became dominant in the Caribbean?

• Citrus

• Sugarcane

• Banana

• Coffee

What term is used to describe the exchange of goods between the Old World and the New World?

• Mediterranean Exchange

• Atlantic Trade

• Silk Road

• Colombian Exchange

Which animal was introduced to the Caribbean by the Spanish?

• Llamas

• Kangaroos

• Horses

• Elephants

What was one of the lasting impacts of the Spanish arrival in the Caribbean?

• Discovery of new continents

• Introduction of Buddhism

• Establishment of democracy

• Spread of Roman Catholicism

Which European country did not play a role in the colonization of the Caribbean?

• France

• Spain

• Holland

• Germany