Review 02/09

European slave traders did not have to capture slaves in West Africa themselves because

• Arab merchants were hired to capture slaves in the region

• native African traders often brought slaves to the coastal areas of Africa.

• most slaves were shipped to European ports by native African traders.

• the trade was controlled by African governments who shipped slaves to Europe

What is the goal of mercantilism?

• To stand on business

• To import religious ideas

• To increase trade and financial power

• To transport slaves

What did the Columbian Exchange do for Europe?

• Closed people minds to new goods and food

• Led to a financial downfall of Europe

• Introduced new ideas and promoted the economy

• Caused a decline of the economy

What was the main reason for the European exploration of Africa in the 15th century?

• To find new trade routes

• To spread Christianity

• To establish colonies

• All of the above

What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the New World?

• It led to the spread of diseases

• It led to the introduction of new crops

• It led to the decline of native populations

• All of the above

What was the primary purpose of the mercantilist system?

• To promote free trade

• To increase the wealth and power of the mother country

• To encourage colonization

• To promote industrialization

What was the impact of the European exploration on the native populations of the New World?

• It led to the spread of diseases

• It led to the introduction of new cultures

• It led to the decline of native populations

• All of the above

What was the role of the mercantilist system in the European colonization of the New World?

• To promote free trade

• To increase the wealth and power of the colonizing country

• To encourage colonization

• To promote industrialization