6. What was the Treaty of Tordesillas? A. A treaty between Britain and France to divide the world B. A treaty between the Spanish and the Aztec civilisation C. A treaty between Spain and Portugal to divide the world D. None of the above 7. Which of the following best describes the encomienda system? A. A system introduced by the Spanish to regulate labour and behaviour of the indigenous population B. A system by which slave traders were compensated for any deaths of slaves at sea C. A system used by the Aztecs to trade captured prisoners after battles with rival empires D. A trade system established by the Spanish to regulate trade across the Atlantic Ocean 8. The trade system that developed across the Atlantic Ocean was named after A. Cortés. B. Columbus. C. Montezuma. D. Pizzaro. 9. The sixteenth century saw the Native American population of Mexico fall from
A. 10 million to 5 million. B. 5 million to 2 million. C. 35 million to 4.5 million. D. 25 million to 2 million. 10. The ‘triangular trade’ was the trade of slaves most associated with the
A. Pacific Ocean. B. Atlantic Ocean. C. Mediterranean Sea. D. Indian Ocean.
ANALYSE AND APPLY 11. Discuss the reasons and consequences of the introduction of slavery to the Americas. 12. Describe the Columbian Exchange. 13. Explain why the Spanish were eager to explore the Americas. 14. Describe what the Aztec civilisation was like before the Spanish arrival. 15. Discuss why Columbus Day is considered by some to be a day of mourning rather than celebration. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
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