Foundations of the Atlantic World - WH Chapter 5

Who began the Protestant Reformation?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

• Ulrich Zwingli

What was the main belief of Martin Luther?

• Faith alone is needed for salvation

• The pope is the ultimate authority

• Indulgences are necessary for salvation

• The Bible is not important

Which country was the first to explore the Atlantic?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

Who conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Bartolomeu Dias

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• To divide the Americas between Spain and Portugal

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To end religious wars in Europe

• To promote mercantilism

According to mercantilist theory, what should nations do to achieve power?

• Import as many goods as possible

• Export as few goods as possible

• Maximize their store of precious metals

• Eliminate tariffs and subsidies

How many enslaved African people were shipped across the Atlantic on the Middle Passage?

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

Where did the majority of enslaved people labor?

• North America

• Europe

• Caribbean and Brazil

• Africa

What was the triangular trade?

• Trade between Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Trade between North America, South America, and Europe

• Trade between Europe, Africa, and Asia

• Trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas

What did critics like Adam Smith argue about mercantilism?

• It led to inflation and harmed consumers

• It promoted fair trade and economic growth

• It was the best economic system

• It had no impact on the economy