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The Caribbean - History
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on 11 Nov 14
History
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26 questions - 3 289 players
The Caribbeans - History
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1
Before Europeans arrived, the Caribbean area was inhabited by Amerindian People, like...
The Caribs.
The Arawaks.
The Tainos.
The Maoris.
2
With the voyages of discovery in the 15th century, Europeans were seeking...
Colonies.
Minerals. (for example : silver)
Spices. (for example : ginger)
Fruits. (for example : bananas)
New people to trade with.
3
Christopher Columbus is very famous because he discovered America in 1492. During this first, trip he discovered...
The Bahamas.
Cuba.
Hispaniola. (today : Haiti & Dominica)
Jamaica.
4
Some time after the discovery, European powers such as Spain wanted lands and riches. What were the other main European powers at that time?
England
France
Germany
The Netherlands
Portugal
5
The Caribbeans became the scene of the European struggle for power.
This is true.
This is wrong.
6
Which empire prevailed in the 16th century?
The British Empire
The Spanish Empire
The German Empire
The Ottoman Empire
The French Empire
7
Although many Amerindians were enslaved, the majority of them were integrated into the new society.
This is true.
This is wrong.
8
Who were the first people to import slaves from Africa to the Caribbeans?
The Spanish settlers
The British settlers
The English settlers
The French settlers
9
One of the most famous English navigators of this time was Sir Francis Drake. In which decade did he make most of his trips?
1530s
1560s
1570s
1650s
1670s
10
With the 17th century began the colonisation of the West Indies by the British.
This is true.
This is false.
11
Jamaica was the first island to be colonized by the British.
This is true.
This is false.
12
Jamaica was colonized in...
1646
1649
1651
1652
1655
13
Caribbean agriculture developed in the 17th Century thanks to favourable climate : sugar, coffee, fruits like bananas, lemons, pineapples, etc. were cultivated.
This is true.
This is false.
14
Between 1650 and 1860, how many people were transported from Africa to the Caribbeans to be enslaved?
About 1 to 2 million.
About 2 to 5 million.
About 5 to 8 million.
About 8 to 10 million.
About 10 to 15 million.
15
What were the three countries most involved in the Triangular Trade?
Great Britain
France
Portugal
Spain
The Netherlands
16
The roadway of the Triangular Trade was the same one as the roadway of the Bermuda Triangle.
This is true.
This is false.
17
The transportation of slaves accross the Atlantic Ocean is also know as...
The Middle Passage.
The Great Arrival.
The Best Part of the Triangular Trade.
The Essential Part of the Triangular Trade.
The Unmet Need.
18
One part of the Triangular Trade consisted in taking back sugar, rum, tobacco... to European ports. What were the two main English ports?
London
Bordeaux
Bristol
Aberdeen
Liverpool
19
The slaves were sold to white men in exchange for goods such as...
Household electrical products
Basic food items
Weapons
Horses
Luxurious clothes
20
It is estimated that the British Caribbeans imported...
500, 000 slaves.
1, 600, 200 slaves.
1, 665, 000 slaves.
1, 845, 000 slaves.
2, 550, 000 slaves.
21
There were many rebellions against slavery. In 1804, which Caribbean country became the first independant republic of the area?
The Bahamas
Barbados
Jamaica
Haiti
Cuba
22
What associations year-event are correct?
1833 : Slavery Abolition Act in Britain
1842 : Slavery Abolition Act in Britain
1862 : Slavery Abolition Act in Britain
1838 : abolition of slavery in France
1848 : abolition of slavery in France
23
After slavery, there was a labour issue on the plantations. That's why Britain invited workers from other parts of the Empire (particularly from India and Asia) to come to work in the Caribbeans. What was the name of these workers?
The favoured workers
The paid workers
The indentured workers
The unruly workers
The enlisted workers
24
After World War Two (1945)...
Many Caribbean countries became part of the NAFTA (= North American Free Trade Agreement)
There was an establishment of many industries to face the economic dependency on agriculture.
A huge emigration to Europe, the US, Canada began.
25
Which of the following countries are now independent from Great Britain?
Bermuda
Montserrat
Anguilla
Aruba
None of them
26
Which of the following countries are now independent from Great Britain?
Barbados
St. Lucia
Antigua and Barbuda
Dominica
None of them
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