Module 3 Vocabulary

What is the definition of a cash crop?

• A crop grown for personal consumption.

• A crop planted for the purpose of being sold for a profit.

• A crop that requires no maintenance.

• A crop that is only grown in tropical regions.

What is the definition of a colony?

• A large city with its own government

• A land controlled by another nation further away

• A small village with no resources

• A country with a large population

What is the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• The exchange of food, plants, animals, disease, and people between the New World and the Old World

• A cultural festival in South America

• A type of currency used in the 16th century

Who were the Conquistadors?

• People from 16th century Spain who were out to conquer new territory.

• Explorers from 18th century France looking for trade routes.

• Warriors from 15th century England defending their homeland.

• Settlers from 17th century Portugal establishing colonies.

What is the Encomienda system?

• A system where the Spanish government has conquistadors control the land and resources of the colony.

• A system where the Spanish government allows colonies to govern themselves.

• A system where the Spanish government trades goods with other countries.

• A system where the Spanish government focuses on building infrastructure in colonies.

What does the term "export" mean?

• To send goods to another country to be sold.

• To receive goods from another country.

• To store goods in a warehouse.

• To produce goods locally.

What does the term "import" mean?

• To send goods to another country to be sold.

• To bring in goods from another country to be sold.

• To create goods within a country.

• To store goods for future use.

What is the definition of a manufactured good?

• A natural resource found in the environment

• A product that has been made from raw materials that is then sold for use

• A service provided by a company

• A type of raw material used in production

What is mercantilism?

• A political system that promotes democracy

• An economic system that helps a nation gain wealth and resources from its colonies

• A social system that encourages cultural exchange

• A technological system that advances scientific research

What is a natural resource?

• A man-made material used for construction

• A material that comes straight from the planet and can be used for some benefit

• A synthetic product used in manufacturing

• A type of renewable energy source