11 Questions
What was the primary motivation for European exploration and colonization during this time period?
Demand for new consumer goods and trade opportunities
Which of the following European trading companies played a significant role in the expansion of global trade during this period?
The Dutch East India Trading Company
What was the primary economic system that underpinned European colonial expansion and trade during this time?
Mercantilism
Which of the following Spanish conquistadors led the conquest of the Inca Empire?
Francisco Pizarro
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The transfer of crops, livestock, and diseases between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
What was the primary purpose of the encomienda system established by the Spanish in their American colonies?
To exploit indigenous labor and extract resources for the benefit of the Spanish Crown
What was a major commodity driving the European spice trade during this period?
All of the above
Which region was a major source of spices for European traders?
The Spice Islands
What was a significant impact of the spice trade on European societies?
All of the above
Which European nation played a significant role in the early spice trade?
Portugal
What was a common practice employed by European traders to establish control over the spice trade?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the key terms related to European exploration, focusing on the demand for new goods that drove Europeans to explore. Understand the important terms and concepts around this topic.
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