Question

Matching: Match the term with the correct definition. Put the letter you wish to select on the line in front of the term. (1 point each)

______ 1. Moluccas A. Allowed Portuguese, Dutch and British to build
trading outposts
_____ 2. Mughal Empire B. The harsh and brutal voyage of slaves across the
Atlantic Ocean
______3. Mercantilism C. The pattern of trade that connected Europe,
Africa and America
______4. Triangular Trade D. known to Europeans as the Spice Islands and
controlled by the Dutch
______5. Middle Passage E. Economic system in which a nation’s wealth is
based on gold and

Matching: Match the key person with the correct definition. Put the letter you wish to select on the line in front of the term. (1 point each)
_____ 6. Hernan Cortes A. Explored South America and conquered
the Incas
_____ 7. Ferdinand Magellan B. Represented England to expand trade
with China
_____ 8. Francisco Pizarro C. Explored Central America and
conquered the Aztecs
_____ 9. Prince Henry of Portugal D. Encouraged exploration of African coast
_____ 10. Lord Macartney E. Circumnavigated the globe

Answer 1

__D___ 1. Moluccas. A. Allowed Portuguese, Dutch and British to build
trading outposts
__A___ 2. Mughal Empire. B. The harsh and brutal voyage of slaves across the Atlantic Ocean
___E___3. Mercantilism. C. The pattern of trade that connected Europe,
Africa and America.
___C___4. Triangular Trade. D. known to Europeans as the Spice Islands and controlled by the Dutch.
___B___5. Middle Passage. E. Economic system in which a nation’s wealth is based on gold and
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___C__ 6. Hernan Cortes. A. Explored South America and conquered
the Incas.
__E___ 7. Ferdinand Magellan. B. Represented England to expand trade
with China.
__A___ 8. Francisco Pizarro. C. Explored Central America and
conquered the Aztecs.
__D___ 9. Prince Henry of Portugal. D. Encouraged exploration of African coast.
__B___ 10. Lord Macartney. E. Circumnavigated the globe

Answer 2

The answer to 1 is D. Moluccas is known as the Spice Islands due to the presence of nutmeg, mace, and cloves. The answer to 2 is A. The Mughal Empire allowed the Portuguese, Dutch, and British to build trading outposts in what is now modern day India. The answer to 3 is E. Mercantilism is a form of economy where gold is highly valued by the kingdom or empire. The answer to 4 is C. The trade route among Europe, Africa, and America formed a triangle and was known as Triangular Trade. The answer to 5 is B. The Middle Passage was one leg of the Triangular Trade where slaves were brought from Africa to America.