Exploration, Colonization, and Conquest
Where were the first Spanish colonies located in the New World? A.) in Canada B.) in mainland North America C.) in South America D.) in the Caribbean
D.) in the Caribbean
Paying tribute included giving gold or human sacrifice victims to a larger, more powerful empire. Which empire forced others to pay tribute? A.) Aztec Empire B.) Inca Empire C.) Spanish Empire D.) Portugese Empire
A.) Aztec Empire
Who explored North America and the Arctic? A.) Henry Hudson B.) James Cook C.) Robert de La Salle D.) Samuel de Champlin
A.) Henry Hudson
Atahualpa was the leader of the A.) Inca Empire B.) Aztec Empire C.) Mexican Empire D.) Spanish Empire
A.) Inca Empire
What was the most significant result of the Spanish colonization of Central and South America? A.) Spain became rich by stealing the wealth of the American colonies B.) Spain brought advanced cultural values to the America colonies C.) Spain brought religion and high moral values to the American colonies D.) Spain was transformed by the cultural richness of the New World
A.) Spain became rich by stealing the wealth of the American colonies
What did the Chavins and the Incas have in common? A.) both civilizations lived in the Andes Mountains B.) both civilizations lived along the Gulf Coast C.) both civilizations fell around 200 BCE D.) both civilizations fell in the 1530s
A.) both civilizations lived in the Andes Mountains
The Olmec people A.) constructed giant stone monuments B.) built pyramids out of blocks of stone C.) developed a writing system with pictographs D.) created a system of numbers that included zero
A.) constructed giant stone monuments
What were some effects of the Columbian Exchange? A.) Africa grew wealthy from the slave trade, the Americas gained gold from Europe, and the merchant class of Europe was born B.) Africa's population declined, the Americas flourished with plants from Europe, and wealth flowed in the European economy C.) Africa society was torn apart by the slave trade, the Americas exported finished goods to Europe, and European countries invested in the American stock market D.) West Africa began agricultural farming, the Americas were introduced to horses, and Europe started funding state banks
B.) Africa's population declined, the Americas flourished with plants from Europe, and wealth flowed in the European economy
Whose explorations led to a greater knowledge of North America, the Arctic, Australia, and the Hawaiian islands? A.) Robert de Las Salle's and Henry Hudson's B.) Henry Hudson's and James Cook's C.) Samuel de Champlain's and Robert de Las Salle's D.) James Cook's and Samuel de Chapalain's
B.) Henry Hudson's and James Cook's
Which correctly matches the product with its place of origin before the Columbian Exchange? A.) Tomato came from Europe B.) Horse came from Europe C.) Wheat came from the Americans D.) Sugars came from the Americans
B.) Horse came from Europe
Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Chavins? A.) The Chavins developed city-states that were powerful but independent B.) The Chavin civilization included different groups unified under a single religion C.) The Chavin civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states D.) The Chavins were run by representatives from different city-states
B.) The Chavin civilization included different groups unified under a single religion
Which of these Southern colonies had the first colonial representative body and depended on exporting tobacco? A.) Georgia B.) Virginia C.) Delaware D.) the Carolinas
B.) Virginia
What aspect of the Commercial Revolution would bring discord between colonists and their mother countries? A.) there was a lack of a stock exchange in the colonial outpost B.) all goods and raw materials were tightly regulated by the mother country C.) colonial farmers were taxed on goods they produced D.) colonists were not permitted to buy shares in joint-stock companies
B.) al goods and raw materials were tightly regulated by the mother country
How were the Mayas and the Zapotecs similar? A.) both civilizations were ruled by an emperor B.) both civilizations played a ball game with hoops C.) both civilizations practiced monotheistic religions D.) both civilizations existed well into the 1400s
B.) both civilizations played a ball game with hoops
In the first Spanish colonies, how did nearly all American Indians die? A.) poison B.) disease C.) sacrifice D.) neglect
B.) disease
Read this account of an incident in the French and Indian War September 20, 1755 When we come there we were attacked by a party of French and Indians, whose number, I am persuaded, did not exceed three hundred well armed troops, chiefly regular soldiers, who were struck with such a panic, that they behaved with more cowardice than it is possible to conceive. The officers behaved gallantly, in order to encourage their men, for which they suffered greatly, there being nearly sixty killed and wounded. - George Washington July 18,1755 Which of the following can be assumed after reading this passage? A.) the size of the troops was about the same B.) the British panicked when they were attacked C.) the officer didn't help their men D.) the British struck first
B.) the British panicked when they were attacked
Why were joint-stock companies created? A.) to allow individuals to finance and share the benefits of trade B.) to reduce the risk of overseas business C.) to led two or more individuals buy stock in a company D.) to create bigger companies
B.) to reduce the risk of overseas business
Which countries sought control of North America during the Seven Years War? A.) the Netherlands and France B.) Spain and Britain C.) France and Britain D.) Spain and France
C.) France and Britain
The Aztecs adopted which aspect of Maya civilization? A.) cacao bean currency B.) a central government C.) a stone calendar D.) a strong military
C.) a stone calender
What instrument did navigators use to calculate the positions of the sun and the stars? A.) a caravel B.) a carrack C.) an astrolabe D.) a compass
C.) an astroblabe
What is one characteristic of early European exploration? A.) it was safe B.) it was fast C.) it was expensive D.) it was predictable
C.) it was expensive
Which statement best describes the political structure of the ancient Aztecs? A.) the Aztecs developed city-state that were powerful but independent B.) the Aztecs civilization included different groups unified under a single religion C.) the Aztecs civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states D.) the Aztecs were ruled by representatives from different city-states
C.) the Aztecs civilization was ruled by an emperor and had about four hundred tribute states
The fact that the astrolabe was developed in the Muslim empire implies that A.) Europeans ad more advanced technology B.) Europeans didn't make use of new technology C.) the Muslim empire was technologically advanced D.) the world outside of Europe was undeveloped
C.) the Muslim empire was technologically advanced
Which statement most completely explains why the French settled in New France? A.) they were hunting and trading fur and were seeking a route to the Pacific B.) they sought to convert American Indians and were looking for new land to explore C.) they came to trap and trade fur, were looking for new land and a route to the Pacific, and sought to convert Americans Indians D.) they came to trap and trade fur, and they sought new land and a way to the Pacific
C.) they came to trap and trade fur, were looking for new land and a route to the Pacific, and sought to convert Americans Indians
For what primary purpose did the Spanish enslave many American Indians? A.) to build churches and grow coffee B.) to build ships and grow tobacco C.) to work in mines and grow sugar D.) to work on ranches and grow corn
C.) to work in mines and grow sugar
What most accurately describes the relationship between the British colonies and American Indians? A.) British colonies wanted to integrate American Indians into their culture and religion B.) British colonies developed strong trading partnerships with American Indians C.) British colonies wanted to share land with American Indians D.) British colonies wanted American Indians out of the way so the colonies could profit more
D.) British colonies wanted American Indians out of the way so the colonies could profit more
When a nation conquers and settles another country for its own benefit, this practice is called A.) assimilation B.) the mission system C.) the encomienda system D.) colonization
D.) colonization
The middle colonies were founded A.) as safe havens for Catholics and Quakers B.) as trading posts for fur C.) for profit and as strategic trading posts D.) for religion, profit, and strategy
D.) for religion, profit, and strategy
Global exploration by sea was made possible primarily by A.) longer routes B.) larger ships C.) military strength D.) new technology
D.) new technology
What was the name of the contested fur-rich farmland where the French would trade manufactured goods to the American Indians for fur? A.) the St. Lawrence River Valley B.) the Hudson River Valley C.) the Great Lake region D.) the Ohio Valley
D.) the Ohio Valley
Why did the Spanish government establish the encomienda system in the Spanish colonies? A.) to grant land to American Indians B.) to divide land equally C.) to defend the American Indians D.) to set up a labor supply
D.) to set up a labor supply
Which statement best describes the effect of Triangular Trade on Africa? A.) communities were devastated, the population declined, families were torn apart, and slave trading wars claimed even more African lives B.) societal fabric was destroyed, between 10-15 million Africans were sent to the New World, and the rise of African state banks occurred C. young, healthy African were sent to the New World, a smallpox epidemic further decreased the population, and Africa began growing coffee D.) ten to twenty percent of Africans of the Middle Passage died due to inhumane conditions, West Africa became a trading post for corn and wheat, and wars for colonial control began
A.) communities were devastated, the population declined, families were torn apart, and slave trading wars claimed even more African lives
What was one difference between Vasco de Gama and Bartolomeu Dias? A.) De Gama found a sea route to India, Dias found a route to South Africa B.) Dias was from Spain, while de Gama was from Italy C.) Dias circumnavigated the globe, while de Gama didn't D.) both de Gama and Dias' contributions expanded trade in Asia and Africa
A.) de Gama found a sea route to India, Dias found a route to South Africa
How did the Atlantic slave trade affect both African societies and the economy of the Americas? A.) it increased the number of enslaved laborers forced to grow crops that were exported from the Americans to Europe B.) it decreased the number of enslaved laborers used to grow crops that were exported from the Americans to Europe C.) it decreased the use of enslaved laborers in factories that manufactured goods to be sold in the Americas D.) it increased the number of enslaved laborers forced to work in European factories that sold manufactured goods to the Americans
A.) it increased the number of enslaved laborers forced to grow crops that were exported from the Americans to Europe
How did the encomienda system function in the Spanish colonies? A.) it was a slavery system that didn't allow the enslaved to be sold off the land B.) it mad noble attempts to care for the indigenous people C.) it established a system that distributed land to the indigenous people D.) it served as a model for the medieval system to be developed
A.) it was a slavery system that didn't allow the enslaved to be sold off the land
Which aspect of the financial system created by the Commercial Revolution most clearly paved the way for today's corporations? A.) joint-stock companies B.) state-created banks C.) stock markets D.) stable currencies
A.) joint-stock companies
As navigation skills advanced, explorers reached the area now known as the Straits of Magellan. The Straits of Magellan are located A.) south of Chile and Argentina B.) at the Southernmost point of Brazil C.) between the South China Sea and India D.) at the southern tip of Africa
A.) south of Chile and Argentina
Which statement best explains how terrace farming differed from slash-and-burn agriculture? A.) terrace farming was used to grow crops in mountain areas, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in rainforests B.) terrace farming was used to grow crops in rainforests, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in mountain areas C.) terrace farming allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops, while slash-and-burn agriculture could only be used to grow corn D.) terrace farming could be used to grow corn, while slash-and-burn agriculture allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops
A.) terrace farming was used to grow crops in mountain areas, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in rainforests
Read this passage from a British newspaper The French and Indians, the Number of each not known, had, as we found after, possessed the Sides and Brow of a Hill, in a circular Form, from the Extreme of which some of them fired upon one of our advanced Flank Parties. This immediately struck a general Panic; the Men could not be persuaded to form regularly; in great Confusion they fell back ... no Order could be restored. - The Public Advertiser September 20, 1755 Based on this passage, which statement is true? A.) The British panicked when they were shot at B.) the French and the American Indians were very alarmed C.) the British were on a hill in a circle D.) the British fired and then panicked
A.) the British panicked when they were shot at
How did Olmec civilization differ from Maya civilization? A.) the Olmec's were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Maya's came later and adopted some of the Olmec's early practices B.) The Mayas were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Olmecs came later and rejected most of the Mayas' early practices C.) The Olmec civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the Maya civilization continued to flourish into the 1500s D.) The Maya civilization declined after a prolonged drought, while the the Olmec civilization declined after years of warfare
A.) the Olmecs were the first culture to live in Mesoamerica. The Maya's came later and adopted some of the Olmec's early practices
How did the Spanish and French differ in their treatment of America Indians? A.) the Spanish forced American Indians to convert to Christianity while the French built relationships with them B.) the French arrived in large numbers, while the Spanish were dependent on the sugar trade C.) the Spanish built relationships with American Indians, while the French forced their culture onto them D.)
A.) the Spanish forced American Indians to convert to Christianity while the French built relationships with them
How as the Inca empire impacted by European exploration and colonization? A.) the Spanish forced the Incans to adopt their language, religion, and way of life B.) the Spanish crowned Atahualpa as emperor of the Inca C.) the Spanish enriched the Inca empire by buying goods with gold and silver D.)the Spanish forced many Inca to work as conquistadors
A.) the Spanish forced the Incans to adopt their language, religion, and way of life
How did interactions among the peoples and societies of the world during the age of discovery affect European technology? A.) they led to technological growth B.) they had no real impact on technology C.) they were damaging to technological know-how D.) they stifled technological growth
A.) they led to technological growth
Why did Europeans travel across the Mediterranean Sea to reach the Silk Road? A.) to obtain clothes, spices, and other goods B.) to discover ancient religious sites C.) to escape natural disasters at home D.) to search for a new home with opportunities
A.)to obtain clothes, spices, and other goods
Which statement is true of the British colony of Jamestown? A.) it was founded as a debtor's colony for British people who had lost their land as a result of a debt B.) it consisted of British people who were uninterested in spreading their religion or language C.) it suffered severe losses due to disease and warfare with the Spanish D.) it was seen by the British as their most immediately successful colony due to a rich economy based on tobacco
B.) it consisted of British people who were uninterested in spreading their religion or language