QCM QCM Quiz The Caribbean - History by D.thm D.thm 3 661 played - 9 yrs ago The Caribbeans - History QCM 26 QUESTIONS expert 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? EnglandFranceGermanyThe NetherlandsPortugal 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 EmpireThe Spanish EmpireThe German EmpireThe Ottoman EmpireThe 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 settlersThe British settlersThe English settlersThe 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? 1530s1560s1570s1650s1670s 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... 16461649165116521655 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 BritainFrancePortugalSpainThe 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? LondonBordeauxBristolAberdeenLiverpool 19 The slaves were sold to white men in exchange for goods such as... Household electrical productsBasic food itemsWeaponsHorsesLuxurious 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 BahamasBarbadosJamaicaHaitiCuba 22 What associations year-event are correct? 1833 : Slavery Abolition Act in Britain1842 : Slavery Abolition Act in Britain1862 : Slavery Abolition Act in Britain1838 : abolition of slavery in France1848 : 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 workersThe paid workersThe indentured workersThe unruly workersThe 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? BermudaMontserratAnguillaArubaNone of them 26 Which of the following countries are now independent from Great Britain? BarbadosSt. LuciaAntigua and BarbudaDominicaNone of them
