AP US History Unit 1 Review Flashcard

Front

What was a primary reason for the diversity of Native American societies?

Back

The types of environments they lived in

Front

Which European country was the first to establish a trading post empire around Africa?

Back

Portugal

Front

What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?

Back

To establish a trade route to Asia

Front

Which technology did the Portuguese use to improve their maritime navigation?

Back

The astrolabe

Front

Which of the following was NOT transferred from the Americas to Europe in the Columbian Exchange? Potatoes, Smallpox, Maize, Tomatoes

Back

Smallpox

Front

Which crop, introduced by the Native Americans, became a staple in the European diet?

Back

Maize

Front

What system did Spain introduce in the Americas to organize society based on racial ancestry?

Back

The Casta System

Front

What was a significant consequence of the wealth from the Americas flowing into Europe?

Back

The rise of capitalism

Front

What was the primary effect of the encomienda system introduced by the Spanish in the New World?

Back

It forced Native Americans into labor on plantations

Front

Which group was at the top of the social hierarchy in the Spanish Americas?

Back

Peninsulares