European Labor Systems in the Americas Quiz
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Which economic activities were popular in West African societies before the arrival of Europeans?

  • Fishing, hunting, and small-scale farming
  • Weaving, leather making, and crafting (correct)
  • Mining, metalworking, and pottery
  • Livestock rearing, fruit cultivation, and large-scale agriculture

    • What led to the transformation of small settlements into large cities in West Africa?

  • Wealth gained from gold mining
  • Profitable trade in goods like salt, gold, ivory, and kola nuts (correct)
  • Trade routes to the south
  • Discovery of new agricultural techniques

    • What was a major factor contributing to the rise of the Songhai Empire?

  • Revenue from high taxes paid by merchants (correct)
  • Advanced military technology
  • Peace treaties with neighboring empires
  • Abundance of fertile land for agriculture

    • What was a key element of the Forest States' economy before the arrival of Europeans?

    <p>Trade in ebony, leopard skin, and pepper to the north</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the proximity of the Forest States to the coast impact their slave trade?

    <p>It resulted in a high number of slaves being taken from the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Europeans turn to the indentureship system after the failure of poor whites on West Indian plantations?

    <p>Indentured servants were unaccustomed to plantation life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What religious belief influenced Europeans to justify using African slaves?

    <p>Europeans believed it was their duty to convert non-Christians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Bartholomew de Las Casas play in suggesting the use of African slaves?

    <p>He suggested African slaves as an alternative to poor whites and natives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Europeans feel justified in using African slaves based on existing practices in Africa?

    <p>Europeans believed Africans were already living in servitude in Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason why planters preferred using African slaves over other sources of labour?

    <p>The cost advantage was seen in using African slaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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