US History Quiz 1
What technological inventions helped sailors in their exploration and discovery of new lands?
Compass, astrolabe, caravel
How did Columbus's plan for reaching Asia differ from da Gama's?
Da Gama sailed east around the southern tip of Africa. Columbus sailed west and ran into America.
In what three ways did the English settlements in the New World differ from those of the French and the Spanish?
French and Spain wanted to exploit, England wanted to colonize. France and Spain depended more on their mother countries than the English colonies did. Also were more controlling over their colonies than England was.
What are three similarities that existed among the American Indian groups?
Had no written alphabet, passed on history by word of mouth, believed no one owned land, and they had similar faith.
How did Martin Luther differ from others who sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church?
He realized that the corruption of the church was the wrong view on salvation. He wanted the people to have the power not the church on salvation.
Why did many European states practice mercantilism?
It was profitable for the Mother Country
Who was responsible for stirring European interest in China before the age of discovery? How did he do so?
Marco Polo - his description of China and of the World
What name was given to the economic system during the age of exploration and colonization whereby colonies were exploited for the benefits and wealth they could bring to the mother country?
Mercantilism
How do the principles of mercantilism differ from the free market system?
Mercantilism wants the profit to the mother country. Free market lets people keep their profit earned.
What were the three basic groups of American Indians that explorers encountered, and where were they located?
Peublos- Southwest, Mound Builders- Midwest, Eastern Woodland Indians- Southeast
Who financed the first two English attempts to settle North America? Where were these settlements located?
Sir Walter Raleigh, Roanoke Island
What European nation first dominated the exploration of the New World?
Spain
How did the teachings of men such as Luther and Calvin support the ideals of (a) freedom, (b) individualism, and (c) equality
a) Through salvation b) All christian can read from Bible and are responsible of their own learning c) Every one was given the same changes to seek out God
For the six explorers listed below, answer the following two questions: For what country did he sail? What was his greatest accomplishment as an explorer?
a. Vasco da Gama - Portugal - Reach India by sailing around Africa b. Christopher Columbus - Spain - European re-discoverer of new world c. John Cabot - England - laid the foundation for English clams in North America d. Ferdinand Magellan - Spain - First to circumnavigate the globe e. Ponce de León - Spain - searched for the fountain of youth in Floridia f. Hernando de Soto - Spain - Discovered Mississippi
What great Indian empire formerly ruled Mexico? What Spaniard is responsible for conquering it?
Aztecs, Hernando Cortes
Which colonial power furthered its control over North America by promising Dutch colonists preservation of life, liberty, and property in return for their surrender?
England
Give two reasons that the Sea Dogs made raids on Spanish shipping.
For profit, adventure, pride of nationalism, and power
Why was the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 important to the history of European settlement in North America?
Spanish would have colonized North America If England had not defeated the Spanish Armada.
What was Martin Luther's main disagreement with the Roman Catholic Church?
The Roman Church taught that God's grace to sinners was only through the church. While Luther taught that salvation was found through God.
