After European settlers began arriving in America, Native Americans experienced a great loss of life. The major reason for Indian deaths was:
a. intertribal warfare, particularly with the Aztecs
b. forcible conversion to European religions
c. infectious diseases brought by Europeans
d. the introduction of alcohol
C
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How would an African most likely become a slave?
A) European armies raided the interior of Africa for people. B) Thinking they would have a better life in the Americas, many sold themselves voluntarily. C) Their town or village was conquered by another African army. D) They were members of a very poor tribe that frequently sold children to make money.
The War of 1812 pitted the United States against which country?
a) Britain b) France c) Spain d) Austria
Trade along East Africa and across the Indian Ocean was facilitated by
A. a lack of islands. B. the Trade Winds. C. an extensive network of maritime republics to trade routes. D. monsoon winds. E. lack of sharks.
How did the foreign incursions in China affect the peasants?
a. English agricultural technology increased production of rice. b. Windmills, imported from England, opened fertile lands to agricultural usage. c. Overuse of marginal land led to a decrease in farm production. d. The Chinese government diverted resources used in fighting foreigners to control floods. e. Chinese farmers would not cultivate new plants brought in from the West.