Ch. 14 & 17- Lesson 1 & 2

Which of the following began to take over Portuguese and Spanish claims in the Americas in the late 1500s? A.Dutch, French, and English B.Aztec and Inca C.South Americans D.West Indians

Dutch, French, and English

In 1663, the colony of New _____ had its own governor, military commander, and soldiers. A.France B.Portugal C.Spain D.England

France

2.Moche was the capital of a powerful state that A.was largely peaceful and known for its written histories. B.controlled trade on the Atlantic coast for over 1,000 years. C.ruled near the Pacific coast not far from Ecuador. D.was crushed by the rise of the Inca empire.

ruled near the Pacific coast not far from Ecuador

For what were all Inca subjects responsible? A.several weeks of annual labor service B.election of each provincial governor C.service in the Inca army D.weaving of cloth and child care

several weeks of annual labor service

What occurred in Eastern North America in A.D. 700? A.shift toward full-time farming B.mass movement into urban settlement C.introduction of the Iroquois Grand Council D.collapse of city-state Cahokia

shift toward full-time farming

Because more workers were needed for plantations as Europeans expanded their holdings in the Americas, the _____ also expanded. A.plantations B.Commercial Revolution C.slave trade D.Dutch East and West India Trading Companies

slave trade

Portuguese explorers sailed to India in search of A.gold. B.peoples to conquer. C.spices to trade. D.weapons.

spices to trade

The desert-dwelling Anasazi built their pueblos using A.grasses and animal hides. B.wooden poles and buffalo skin. C.sun-dried brick and stones. D.tree bark and wooden poles.

sun-dried brick and stones

The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 gave Spain control of almost all of A.Africa. B.Asia. C.Europe. D.the Americas.

the Americas

Which people were able to extend their empire across much of Mexico, from the Atlantic to the Pacific and to the Guatemalan border? A.the Aztec B.the Maya C.the Toltec D.the Iroquois

the Aztec

During its Golden Age, ______ led the world in science, art, and trade. A.Spain B.the Netherlands C.Portugal D.the Aztec Empire

the Netherlands

Which group was one of the first to condemn the enslaving of Africans? A.the British B.the Quakers C.the French D.the Portuguese

the Quakers

Why did Columbus sail westward to find Asia? A.Columbus was more interested in settling in Asia instead of finding spices for trade. B.Columbus believed that Portuguese explorers were wrong to think that Asia was to the east. C.Columbus did not know that another continent was located between Europe and Asia. D.Columbus had already tried sailing eastward.

Columbus did not know that another continent was located between Europe and Asia

Which of the following best describes the Maya civilization? A.It was composed of related families from which clan mothers chose members for the Grand Council. B.It was composed of city-states that were ruled by a class of hereditary nobles. C.It was founded in the Mississippi River valley and is responsible for the city of Cahokia. D.It flourished in the Southwest and built multi-storied structures called pueblos.

It was composed of city-states that were ruled by a class of hereditary nobles

Why did almost entire populations of Native Americans die from diseases such as smallpox and measles? A.Native Americans had weak constitutions. B.Native Americans had no immunity due to lack of exposure to the diseases. C.Measles and smallpox were fatal to everyone who contracted them. D.The diseases were unknown, so there were no treatments.

Native Americans had no immunity due to lack of exposure to the diseases

6.Which is true of the Maya sacred calendar? A.The calendar used a number system based on units of 10. B.It was divided into 18 months and 20 days each. C.It was a solar calendar of 365 days. D.Only trained priests could read or use the calendar.

Only trained priests could read or use the calendar

The Chimor were destroyed in the 1400s when A.Pachacuti conquered the entire coastal region, bringing it under Inca control. B.the Moche rose up against the warlike Chimor kings and reestablished regional dominance. C.a volcanic eruption nearly erased the civilization, leaving behind only shards of pottery. D.the Maya invaded the region and conquered all of the Pacific coast's smaller kingdoms.

Pachacuti conquered the entire coastal region, bringing it under Inca control

How did Cortés and Pizarro conquer the Aztecs and Incas with much smaller forces than those of the native inhabitants? A.The Aztec and Inca did not have the powerful weapons or horses of the Spanish invaders. B.The smaller Spanish forces were more motivated to win than the forces of the Aztec and Inca. C.Cortés and Pizaro used planning and strategies; the Aztec and Inca did not. D.The Aztec and Inca welcomed the invaders and did not put up a fight.

The Aztec and Inca did not have the powerful weapons or horses of the Spanish invaders

According to Aztec religious beliefs, the creation and destruction of the four worlds were caused by A.the sleeping and waking of the evil jaguar god. B.a never ending battle between good and evil. C.the fight between Huitzilopochtli and Itzamna. D.the birth and aging of the feathered Quetzalcoatl.

a never ending battle between good and evil

Benin is an example of an African society that was ruined because the slave trade A.caused infighting and warfare. B.took all of its people. C.caused epidemics. D.cost so much money.

caused infighting and warfare

Which of the following was a major factor in European expansion? A.proof that Earth was round B.religious zeal C.political apathy D.fear of African empires

religious zeal

Europeans profited from their colonies through A.Native American arts and crafts. B.horses. C.farming and landowning. D.trade with Asia.

farming and landowning

From the Maya perspective, all of life was A.seen as sacred, especially the lives of people. B.the responsibility of the priest-like scribes. C.in the hands of divine powers, such as Itzamna. D.the product of the jaguar god, an evil god of the night

in the hands of divine powers, such as Itzamna

The Portuguese were the first successful European explorers because they A.had the strongest desire for riches among all European countries. B.focused entirely on trade and did not waste money establishing colonies. C.invented a faster ship that also held a large amount of cargo. D.were more determined because of their strong religious goals.

invented a faster ship that also held a large amount of cargo

Though the Inca did not have a writing system, they kept records with A.knotted string. B.carved ivory. C.terraced farming. D.trained runners.c

knotted string

What set of principles dominated economic thought in the seventeenth century? A.commercial capitalism B.consumerism C.speculation D.mercantilism

mercantilism

Which of the following were constructed by the Inca to increase trade and to aid in the management of the empire? A.wheeled carriages and other vehicles B.massive sailing ships C.nearly 25,000 miles of road and bridge D.many adobe huts with thatched roofs

nearly 25,000 miles of road and bridge

After a region had been conquered by the Inca, A.the local ruler was given a position of power within the empire. B.only local leaders loyal to the Inca ruler were allowed to keep their posts. C.the people were given mountain land to create terraced farms. D.the people were removed and used for slave labor or sacrifice.

only local leaders loyal to the Inca ruler were allowed to keep their posts

The Nazca culture is known for A.its large temples built in the foothills of the Andes. B.preserving some elements of the Chavin culture. C.its great war with and eventual destruction of the Moche. D.creating its own unique style of agriculture.

preserving some elements of the Chavin culture

A contributing factor to the defeat of both the Aztec and Inca was A.fighting between the Aztec and Inca. B.their lack of immunity to European diseases, especially smallpox. C.the trusting nature of the populations. D.the difficulty involved in defending buildings made of stone.

their lack of immunity to European diseases, especially smallpox

Trade winds helped Columbus sail to the Americas because A.the winds blow toward the east and pushed him along. B.they blow south, taking Columbus to Australia. C.they blow toward the west, which is the direction of the Americas from Europe. D.the winds are strong enough to carry a ship even without sails.

they blow toward the west, which is the direction of the Americas from Europeq

Why were the buildings and monuments of the Inca capital at Cuzco built with close fitting stones and no mortar? A.for the ritual purpose of human sacrifice B.to better display hieroglyphic carvings C.to withstand the frequent earthquakes D.to better view astronomical events

to withstand the frequent earthquakes

What was the pattern of trade that connected Europe, Africa, and the American continents called? A.Golden Age B.triangular trade C.slave trade D.Middle Passage

triangular trade

What did encomiendas allow Spanish settlers to do? A.buy enslaved people from Africa B.use Native Americans as laborers C.send plants and animals back to Spain D.abuse Native Americans

use Native Americans as laborers

Which of the following best describes the Inca Empire? A.small B.noncentralized C.democratic D.warlike

warlike

Aztec society was made up of nobles, indentured workers, slaves, and commoners, and it was ruled by a monarch who A.met the wishes of a council of lords and government officials. B.was all powerful and claimed to be the descendant of gods. C.ruled with the consent of the people who elected him. D.rose with hard work through the social orders.

was all powerful and claimed to be the descendant of gods

As a result of the Columbian Exchange, economic activity A.was stimulated and changed. B.slowed down. C.occurred only in the Americas. D.made only Europeans rich.

was stimulated and changed

To guarantee loyalty, the governors of each province A.signed a declaration stating their loyalty. B.donated their land to the province's residents. C.were required to join the Inca army. D.were often related to the emperor

were often related to the emperor

4.Maya rulers, such as the powerful Pacal, A.were supported by a group of scribes and ruled over peasants and townspeople. B.were elected by the population at times determined by the Maya calendar. C.maintained a steady peace with leaders of other Maya city- states. D.opposed the priestly practice of human sacrifice.

were supported by a group of scribes and ruled over peasants and townspeople

The Toltec were the first people in Mesoamerica to A.grow maize and peppers. B.irrigate crops with canals. C.construct temples and palaces. D.work in gold, silver, and copper.

work in gold, silver, and copper