Practice Mercantilist Doctrine and Colonial Policy - 3.1 | Unit 6: Economy, Trade, and Technology Through Time | IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
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3.1 - Mercantilist Doctrine and Colonial Policy

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define mercantilism in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between what a country sells versus what it buys.

Question 2

Easy

What is the 'balance of trade'?

💡 Hint: Remember, it should ideally favor exports.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does mercantilism focus on?

  • Exporting more than importing
  • Importing more than exporting
  • Only state governance

💡 Hint: Think about which side of the trade balance is more favorable.

Question 2

True or False: Monopoly grants negatively impacted colonial economies.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between colonies and their mother countries.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Critically assess how mercantilism influenced global trade patterns in the 17th century, using specific examples.

💡 Hint: Look at both positive trade growth and negative impacts on colonies.

Question 2

Evaluate the long-term implications of mercantilism on modern economic systems.

💡 Hint: Consider how historical trade policies echo in today's economic discourse.

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