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