The Key Element That Differentiates the European Conquest of the Americas

question 14

Multiple Choice

The key element that differentiates the European conquest of the Americas from European actions in Africa and Asia is that:

• A)European technology was clearly far superior to that of Native Americans,but they had less of an advantage over Asians and Africans.
• B)European diseases decimated American populations,but had very little effect on African and Asian populations.
• C)European populations were much higher than those of the New World but much lower than the populations of Africa and Asia.
• D)Native Americans understood the Europeans as gods.Africans and Asians were under no such illusions.
• E)Essentially there is no difference between the two.European powers were able to conquer and dominate wherever they went.

Understand the concept and implications of specifying purchases by "brand or equal."

Recognize the environmental, disposal, and transportation implications of packaging in procurement.

Comprehend the principles of simplification and standardization in procurement.

Grasp the advantages of early supply involvement in procurement processes.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries, after the elimination of inter-company transactions and balances.

Non-Controlling Interest

A minority stake in a company or subsidiary where the shareholder does not have control over company's policies or decisions.

Unrealized Profit

Profit earned on paper from an investment that has increased in value but has not yet been sold by the investor.

Consolidated SFP

The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, which shows the financial position of a parent company and its subsidiaries as a single entity.