Environmental CONSEQUENCES of Trade [AP World History Review] Unit 2 Topic 6

What was a significant environmental consequence of the introduction of Champa rice to China?

• A decrease in overall agricultural output due to crop failure.

• The widespread adoption of terrace farming to cultivate previously unfarmable land.

• A decline in the Chinese population due to over-reliance on a single crop.

• Increased desertification in northern China.

How did the introduction of bananas impact the Bantu-speaking people in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• It led to a decline in their traditional yam-based agriculture.

• It enabled them to expand into regions previously unsuitable for their staple crops.

• It caused widespread famine due to unfamiliar cultivation methods.

• It resulted in increased conflict with Indonesian merchants over trade routes.

Which of the following is an example of environmental degradation caused by increased population and agricultural demands during this period?

• The construction of large-scale irrigation systems in the Middle East.

• The abandonment of Great Zimbabwe due to overgrazing.

• The development of new crop rotation techniques in Europe.

• The expansion of fishing industries in coastal areas.

What was a significant economic consequence of the Black Death in Europe?

• A decrease in the demand for luxury goods.

• An increase in the power of landlords over their tenants.

• A shift in negotiating power towards surviving workers due to labor scarcity.

• The collapse of international trade networks.