Week 8: Slides and Notes - Multiple Choice 2 Flashcards
What was a primary goal of the Atlantic Triangular Trade?
A) To establish diplomatic relations between Europe, Africa, and the Americas
B) To transport enslaved people, goods, and raw materials, enriching European economies
C) To introduce European agricultural practices in the Americas
D) To protect Indigenous American rights and resources
B) To transport enslaved people, goods, and raw materials, enriching European economies
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the “wonder crops” introduced to Europe from the Americas?
A) Maize
B) Potatoes
C) Wheat
D) Squash
C
The Enclosure Movement in England led to:
A) The expansion of common lands for public use
B) Increased communal farming practices
C) Privatization of land and displacement of small farmers
D) Preservation of traditional agricultural methods
C
Afred Crosby described fossil fuels as “frozen sunlight.” This refers to:
A) Fossil fuels being sources of ancient solar energy stored for millions of years
B) The process of turning sunlight into coal and oil
C) The high cost of fossil fuels in the Industrial Revolution
D) Solar energy being the primary fuel during industrialization
A
Which of the following describes the role of “neo-Europes” in European colonialism?
A) They were colonies where Europeans settled and replicated European agricultural and social systems
B) They were regions where European settlers replaced local populations entirely
C) They were colonies used exclusively for resource extraction
D) They were regions designated for cultural exchange between Europeans
A
The Columbian Exchange refers to:
A) A network of trade routes across the Indian Ocean
B) The movement of enslaved Africans to the Americas
C) The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies between the Old World and the New World
D) A trade alliance between European countries to promote industrialization
C
Which crop became a staple in Ireland due to its adaptability and high caloric content, leading to population growth?
A) Wheat
B) Maize
C) Rice
D) Potatoes
D
The concept of “cash crops” primarily refers to:
A) Crops grown for local food security
B) Crops grown for export and profit in European markets
C) Crops that are cultivated exclusively on family farms
D) Crops that required minimal labor to harvest
B
Which of the following was a major environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution?
A) Preservation of natural landscapes
B) Decreased dependence on fossil fuels
C) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
D) Large-scale deforestation and pollution
D
Which statement best describes the European justification for colonial expansion?
A) Europeans believed that colonization was a divine duty to civilize other regions
B) Europeans sought primarily to preserve Indigenous cultures
C) Colonization was driven solely by the desire to explore new lands
D) Europeans saw it as a temporary venture with minimal long-term impact
