The History of Sugar Plantations in South America
- 1. What crop was primarily cultivated on sugar plantations in South America?
A) Rice
B) Cotton
C) Sugarcane
D) Tobacco
- 2. In which century did sugar plantations become prominent in Brazil?
A) 15th Century
B) 18th Century
C) 16th Century
D) 17th Century
- 3. Which European country was the primary colonizer of Brazil and the largest producer of sugar?
A) England
B) Portugal
C) France
D) Spain
- 4. Which region in Brazil became famous for its sugar production in the 17th century?
A) North
B) Northeast
C) Southeast
D) South
- 5. What was the primary method of sugar extraction in the 17th century?
A) Fermentation
B) Distillation
C) Drying
D) Crushing and boiling
- 6. Which of the following was a common consequence of sugar plantation agriculture?
A) Expansion of wildlife
B) Urbanization
C) Deforestation
D) Overpopulation
- 7. What was the main market for sugar in the 18th century?
A) South American markets
B) African markets
C) European markets
D) Asian markets
- 8. Which of the following events significantly influenced the sugar market in the 19th century?
A) Industrial Revolution
B) Establishment of new colonies
C) Discovery of new lands
D) Abolition of slavery
- 9. What role did the sugar trade play in the Atlantic slave trade?
A) It fueled the demand for enslaved labor
B) It decreased the use of slaves
C) It promoted free labor
D) It had no impact on slavery
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