Question

1. which crop became the cornerstone of jamestowns economy?

a. wheat
b. cotton
c. rice
d. tobacco

1. what was a major factor that contributed to the establishment of the trans - atlantic slave trade during the columbian exchange?

a. the need for labor to cultivate sugar - cane in the new world
b. the discovery of new trade routes to asia
c. the competition for gold and silver
d. the demand for european luxury goods

1. the term indentured servant refers to

a. a form of serfdom practiced in europe
b. enslaved individuals having considered property for life
c. temporary work contracts
d. voluntary servitude agreements

1. what year did the english rename new amsterdam and rename it new york?

a. 1664
b. 1689
c. 1634
d. 1494

1. what was the primary architectural feature of the mississippian culture?

a. longhouses
b. large earthen mounds
c. totem poles
d. cliff dwellings

1. which crop from the americas became especially important in irish agriculture?

a. tomato
b. potato
c. wheat
d. maize (corn)

1. what was the primary motivation behind the acquisition of spanish conquistadors like hernan cortes and francisco pizarro?

a. forming alliances with indigenous peoples
b. acquiring wealth, exploiting resources and gaining prestige
c. subjugating the new world
d. establishing trade routes to asia

Explanation:

1. Jamaica's economy has been historically based on sugar - related activities.
2. The trans - Atlantic slave trade during the Columbian Exchange was driven by the need for labor to cultivate sugar - cane in the New World.
3. Chattel slavery refers to enslaved individuals being considered property for life.
4. The English renamed New Amsterdam as New York in 1664.
5. The Mississippian Culture was known for large earthen mounds.
6. Potatoes from the Americas became important in Irish agriculture.
7. The acquisition of Spanish colonies like Puerto Rico and the Philippines was mainly for acquiring wealth, exploiting resources and gaining prestige.

Answer:

1. b. Sugar
2. a. The need for labor to cultivate sugar - cane in the New World
3. b. Enslaved individuals being considered property for life
4. a. 1664
5. b. Large earthen mounds
6. b. Potatoes
7. b. Acquiring wealth, exploiting resources and gaining prestige