What was the Middle Passage?

the transportation of slaves from Africa to the Americas

Maya civilization....

developed a very accurate calendar

The encomienda system... (KC 1.5)

allowed Spaniards to use forced labor if the they Catholicized the natives

Muslim ruler of Mali –Spread Islam to west Africa

A key objective of a mercantilist policy was to

establish colonies for trade benefits

Which is an accurate definition of the Columbian Exchange?

The exchange of new plants, animals, & diseases between hemispheres.

What caused the decline of the Aztec and Inca empires?

smallpox outbreak, Spanish conquistadors, & advanced weapons

Triangular trade refers to

the trade network between the Americas, Europe, and Africa

Traded salt, gold, and slaves in Africa

The "casta system" was

a racially based social hierarchy.

What role did cash crops play in mercantilism?

produced extreme wealth for the mother country using free labor

Aztec chinampas were...

Floating gardens used for food production

Impact of Slave Trade on Africa

increase in racial superiority of European

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1
What was the Middle Passage?
the transportation of slaves from Africa to the Americas
the transportation of settlers to the New World from Europe
the exchange of goods between Europe the colonies
the exchange of diseases between colonists and natives
2
Maya civilization....
developed a very accurate calendar
invented Snapchat
developed a system for trading
developed longhouse
3
The encomienda system... (KC 1.5)
was praised by the English as an ideal model
created a caste system in which natives were at the bottom of the pyramid
replaced African labor as the dominant form by the end of the 16th c
allowed Spaniards to use forced labor if the they Catholicized the natives
4
Mansa Musa
Muslim ruler of Mali –Spread Islam to west Africa
Greekmathematician – “Father of Geometry”
His teachings became the foundation for Christianity
Greek physician – “Father of Medicine”
5
West African Kingdoms
Maya, Inca, Aztec
India, Iran, and Istanbul
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Zhou, Qin, Han
6
A key objective of a mercantilist policy was to
promote warfare throughout Europe
support the spread of communist ideas
develop assembly lines in factories
establish colonies for trade benefits
7
Spanish Conquistador's had an advantage because they had -
citrus
slaves
stones
firearms
8
Which is an accurate definition of the Columbian Exchange?
The deal made between Portugal and Spain to divide world in half.
The agreement between Columbus & Spain to explore a route to India.
The exchange of new plants, animals, & diseases between hemispheres.
The tribute relations that existed between Indian Ocean trading nations.
9
The Aztecs practiced human sacrfice.
True
False
10
What caused the decline of the Aztec and Inca empires?
The Gods killed everyone.
drought
smallpox outbreak, Spanish conquistadors, & advanced weapons
The Black Plague
11
What did the Inca use a Quipu for?
to cure an illness
To kill an enemy
to record information
to cross a river
12
Who had the most power in the Spanish colonial Casta System?
Africans
Native Americans
Peninsulares
Criollos
13
Triangular trade refers to
the philosophy of mercantilism
the trade network between the Americas, Europe, and Africa
the journey of African slaves to the Americas
the Atlantic slave trade
14
Trans Saharan Trade
water route connecting various areas, traded items such as ivory, spices
connected China and Roman Empire, traded goods as well as rel/tech/dis
Trade along the Silk road in Asia by Arabic berbers
Traded salt, gold, and slaves in Africa
15
Importance of Inca roads
lead to Machu Picchu
connected empire
used for religious ceremonies
16
Inca - Location
Western coast of South America
Southwest
17
Where were the Aztec located?
Central America
South America
Brazil
Mexico
18
What mountain range was the Inca Empire located?
Sierra Madres
Appalachian
Andes
Alps
19
The "casta system" was
a racially based social hierarchy.
a type of imperial bureaucracy.
an economic system.
a Latin American card game.
20
What role did cash crops play in mercantilism?
produced extreme wealth for the mother country using free labor
gave Europeans the upper hand in warfare
were mined out of the colonies and sent to mother country
21
The Fall of the Inca and Aztec Empires are related to which term?
Human Sacrifice
Conquistadors
Encomienda System
Reconquista
22
African savannas are...
deserts
grasslands
forest
23
Aztec chinampas were...
sacred burial grounds
Aztec warriors
Floating gardens used for food production
Incan jewlery
24
Impact of Slave Trade on Africa
Dominican priest who spoke out against mistreatment of Native Americans
Groups of related families
increase in racial superiority of European
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What religion spread along the Trans-Saharan route?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism

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