Question 1

The brutal and exploitative systems that the Spanish implemented in the New World were largely the work of Bartolomé de Las Casas.

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Bartolomé de Las Casas was initially a supporter of Spanish colonization and the encomienda system, but later became a vocal opponent and advocate for indigenous rights. He did not design or implement the exploitative systems, but rather criticized and worked to reform them.

Question 2

Mexica tribes originated in northwest Mexico and were later called the Aztecs by Europeans.

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The Mexica tribes did indeed originate in northwest Mexico and were later named the Aztecs by European explorers.

Question 3

Cortés enlisted the aid of surrounding populations to help in his overthrow of the Aztecs.

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False

Question 4

The introduction of Native American foods, such as corn and potatoes, to Europe spurred a dramatic increase in Europe's population.

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The introduction of Native American foods, such as corn and potatoes, to Europe provided a more diverse and nutritious diet for Europeans, leading to a dramatic increase in population during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Question 5

Cahokians were known for constructing stone dwellings into cliff sides.

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Cahokians constructed their homes out of wood, thatch and clay. They did not build any dwellings into cliff sides.

Question 6

Why were there so many diverse societies in the Americas before Europeans arrived?

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Question 7

How did the Spanish conquer and colonize the Americas?

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Question 8

The presence of horses transformed the ecology of the Great Plains, such as through the evolution of some Native American groups into nomadic buffalo hunters.

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The introduction of horses allowed for more efficient hunting of buffalo, which led some Native American groups to become nomadic and follow the buffalo herds.

Question 9

John Cabot's landfall in North America gave England the basis for a later claim to all of North America.

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John Cabot's landfall in North America for England in 1497 gave them the basis for their later claims to the North American continent.

Question 10

The New World was named for the Portuguese-sponsored explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

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The New World was named after Amerigo Vespucci, who explored the coasts of South America between 1497 and 1502 and realized that it was not Asia, as previously believed, but a separate continent. The German mapmaker Martin Waldseemüller created a map in 1507 that labeled the new continent "America" in honor of Amerigo Vespucci.

Question 11

In what ways did the Spanish form of colonization shape North American history?

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Question 12

The Church of England was established by gradually integrating Calvinism with English Catholicism.

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Question 13

Many of the New World's early explorers were looking for a shorter route around Africa to India.

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Many of the New World's early explorers were looking for a shorter route around Africa to India because they believed that it would be a more efficient way to reach the East Indies, which was a major source of spices and other valuable goods.

Question 14

By 7000 B.C.E., indigenous peoples in the Americas had begun transitioning into farming societies.

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Archaeological evidence suggests that indigenous peoples in the Americas had begun domesticating plants and animals as early as 8000 B.C.E., and by 7000 B.C.E. had transitioned into farming societies in various regions.

Question 15

Calvinism stressed tolerance and liberal theology rather than a strict moral code.

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Calvinism stressed the importance of strict moral codes and discipline within the church community.

Question 16

How did the Columbian Exchange between the "Old" and "New" Worlds affect both societies?

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Question 17

Ferdinand and Isabella forced Muslims and Jews to either become Christians or leave Spain.

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This is known as the Spanish Inquisition and began in 1492 under the rule of Ferdinand and Isabella. Many Muslims and Jews were persecuted and forced to convert to Christianity or leave Spain.

Question 18

The pueblo cultures were located primarily in what is today the American Southwest.

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The pueblo cultures were indeed located primarily in the American Southwest, specifically the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado.

Question 19

What major developments in Europe enabled the Age of Exploration?

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Question 20

Most North American tribal leaders ruled with absolute authority.

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Most North American tribal leaders did not rule with absolute authority; leadership was often more consensus-based, with decisions made through discussion and agreement among members of the tribe.

Quiz 1: The Collision of Cultures