1. which statement best represents an effect of the european slave trade on african kingdoms? select two correct answers.

a. wars between african kingdoms increased as they competed in gathering enslaved people.

b. africans began to migrate to asian regions to escape the slave traders.

c. newfound wealth in african kingdoms led to the growth of cities.

d. there were few young, able workers left to defend villages and work for the families.

2. what condition enabled the dutch east india company to grow in wealth and power in the region of southeast asia?

a. it negotiated trade agreements with other european nations to protect its monopoly of the spice trade.

b. it won the trust and support of local kingdoms by trading in silver and gold.

c. it was protected by the dutch navy from pirate ships and could safely transport its goods to market.

d. it was granted a monopoly for trade and political authority by the dutch government.

3. which statement reflects the level of success of the missionary's efforts in japan?

a. missionaries gained support of the governments by paying a tax to set up churches and missions.

b. missionaries' efforts were restricted by the governments and had little influence in gaining converts.

c. missionaries gained the trust of local communities and converted millions of people to christianity.

d. missionaries were rejected and expelled from asian empires because they refused to dress according to local customs.

4. which factor contributed to the victories of hernán cortés and francisco pizarro over the maya and inca empires?

a. the superior naval skills of the europeans

b. larger armies commanded by europeans

c. the vast network of prosperous european colonies

d. the massive population decline among the native americans

5. why did slavery first became widespread in the new world?

a. west african slave traders needed new markets for their growing business.

b. the spanish wanted cheap labor for plantations and mines.

c. europeans needed to strengthen their armies in order to conquer the native americans.

d. the native americans refused to work on the sugar plantations for low wages.

6. how did french and english colonies in the americas differ?

a. the english colonists were loyal to england. the french colonists were seeking independence.

b. the english colonies were founded to escape religious persecution. the french colonies were founded by christian missionaries.

c. the french set up trading posts. the english set up permanent settlements.

d. the english colonies were settled near the coast. the french colonies were settled inland.

7. which answer choice best completes the sentence?

a major impact of the columbian exchange on western europe was the introduction of

a. christianity, which led to the rise of the catholic church

b. new food crops, which improved the european diet

c. new military technology, which weakened local rulers

d. diseases, which drastically reduced the population of europe