Question 1

In the Columbian Exchange, the Old World and the New exchanged___________
A) animal, plant, and microbial life forms
B) technologies
C) religious beliefs
D) political systems
E) scientific theories

Accepted Answer

The Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of animal, plant, and microbial life forms between the Old World (Europe, Asia, and Africa) and the New World (the Americas) following the voyages of Christopher Columbus and other explorers.

Question 2

The Portuguese explored West Africa___________
A) to convert natives to Christianity
B) as tests of their new navigational technology
C) to establish colonies in Africa before Spain and England
D) searching for slaves and gold
E) and established military forts along the coastland

Accepted Answer

The Portuguese explored West Africa primarily in search of slaves and gold, which were highly valuable commodities during the Age of Exploration.

Question 3

From its beginnings, Spain regarded her New World domain as primarily a(n)___________
A) source of precious metal
B) place to send exiled Moors and Jews
C) opportunity to further promote the Catholic faith
D) supplier of cheap Native American labor to be used on Spanish estates
E) place to establish penal colonies

Accepted Answer

Spain initially viewed its New World territories as a source of precious metals, particularly gold and silver, which were highly valued and sought after during the period of exploration and colonization.

Question 4

Spain became the number-one power in Europe during the sixteenth century because________	.
A) the Pope favored Spain's efforts
B) of the vast amounts of gold and silver it imported from the New World
C) Spain had extensive natural resources and many deep-water ports
D) the people had lived in peace and tranquility for centuries
E) the Spanish were the best shipbuilders of the day

Accepted Answer

Spain's wealth and power in the sixteenth century were significantly boosted by the vast amounts of gold and silver imported from the New World, which fueled its economy and military expansion.

Question 5

Which of the following is most closely related to French fur trading in the New World?
A) Recollects
B) Samuel de Champlain
C) encomiendas
D) coureurs de bois
E) "Sea Dogs"

Accepted Answer

Coureurs de bois were French fur traders who played a significant role in the fur trade in the New World.

Question 6

Which identifies the most important result of the domestication of maize (corn), beans, and squash by some Native American groups?
A) People gained greater control over their environments.
B) People stopped hunting mammals.
C) People evolved into a single continental cultural unit.
D) People were able to continue a wandering, hunting lifestyle.
E) People moved closer to the coasts where the land was more fertile.

Accepted Answer

The domestication of maize, beans, and squash allowed Native American groups to gain greater control over their environments by providing a reliable food source, which reduced their dependence on hunting and gathering and led to the development of settled communities.

Question 7

At the time Europeans arrived, the societies of central Mexico________	.
A) included large cities ruled by effective bureaucracies
B) used iron and bronze tools and weapons
C) did not practice intensive agriculture
D) were composed of small, isolated tribes
E) were hunter-gatherers

Accepted Answer

The societies of central Mexico, such as the Aztecs, had developed large cities like Tenochtitlán, which were ruled by effective bureaucracies. These societies were advanced in terms of architecture, social organization, and agriculture, but they did not use iron or bronze tools and weapons, nor were they composed of small, isolated tribes or hunter-gatherers.

Question 8

Which best describes how Native American groups initially interacted with European explorers?
A) Native American groups were eager to trade with the Europeans.
B) Native American groups ignored the Europeans.
C) Native American groups aggressively attacked the Europeans.
D) Native American groups were helpless when attacked by the Europeans.
E) Native American groups were reluctant to trade with the Europeans.

Accepted Answer

Native American groups were often eager to trade with Europeans, seeing it as an opportunity to acquire new goods and technologies. This initial interaction was marked by curiosity and the potential benefits of trade, although the dynamics would change over time as the consequences of European colonization became clearer.

Question 9

Which characteristic did most eastern North American Indian cultures share?
A) Eastern Native Americans were united and spoke a common language.
B) Eastern Native American tribes were ruled by a central leader from the most powerful tribe.
C) Eastern Native Americans waged wars with large numbers of causalities to settle territorial disputes.
D) Eastern Native American bands were patrilineal.
E) Eastern Native American tribes were willing to align themselves with Europeans against other tribes.

Accepted Answer

Eastern Native American tribes often formed alliances with European settlers, seeing it as a strategic move to gain advantages over rival tribes. This was a common practice as Europeans arrived and established colonies, leading to shifting alliances and dynamics among tribes.

Question 10

During the era of the European slave trade, West Africans________	.
A) were quite isolated from the rest of the world
B) had a simple, self-sufficient economy
C) had a single monolithic culture that covered most of the African continent
D) were increasingly being converted by Muslim missionaries
E) were united by a single language

Accepted Answer

West Africans were increasingly being converted by Muslim missionaries during the era of the European slave trade. Islam spread across West Africa through trade, migration, and the efforts of missionaries, significantly influencing the region's cultures, languages, and societies.

Question 11

Why were Scandinavian outposts in the New World eventually abandoned?
A) lack of leadership
B) lack of available resources for survival
C) attacks by the Spanish Armada
D) competition with Portuguese fishing groups
E) poor lines of communication

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which identifies a key reason for why Cortés was able to conquer Montezuma, the Aztec emperor?
A) Montezuma's unarmored horsemen were unable to fight the armored horses that Cortés brought with him.
B) Cortés convinced the Aztecs to fight against their own corrupt leader, Montezuma.
C) Cortés and his men overwhelmingly outnumbered the Aztecs.
D) Cortés was able to recruit thousands of nearby Native Americans who helped him defeat Montezuma.
E) Montezuma believed that the Spaniards were gods and did not resist them at first.

Accepted Answer

Montezuma believed that the Spaniards were gods and did not resist them at first.

Question 13

Which statement best describes how the early English and French colonists viewed Native Americans?
A) The English colonists viewed Native Americans as valuable trading partners; the French viewed them as obstacles to dominating the fur trade.
B) The English colonists viewed Native Americans as teachers of farming techniques; the French viewed them as good trading partners.
C) The English colonists viewed Native Americans as obstacles to settling the land; the French viewed them as valuable economic partners.
D) Both English and French colonists viewed Native Americans as obstacles to settling the land in North America.
E) The English colonists viewed Native Americans as potential converts to Christianity; the French viewed them as good trading partners.

Accepted Answer

The English colonists often saw Native Americans as obstacles to their settlement efforts, particularly as they expanded their territories and sought to establish farms and communities. On the other hand, the French, especially in the context of the fur trade in North America, generally saw Native Americans as valuable economic partners. They engaged in trade with them and often formed alliances, which was crucial for the success of their fur trade.

Question 14

How did international diplomacy hinder England's early entry into New World colonization?
A) The English were reluctant to enter the New World because colonization threatened their alliance with Spain.
B) The English were reluctant to enter the New World because colonization threatened their alliance with France.
C) The English were reluctant to enter the New World because colonization would force Spain to ally itself with Portugal and France.
D) The English were reluctant to enter the New World because they did not want to cause problems with the Pope.
E) The English were reluctant to enter the New World because colonization threatened their trading agreements with the Dutch.

Accepted Answer

The English were initially hesitant to establish colonies in the New World due to concerns about antagonizing Spain, a dominant colonial power at the time with whom they sought to maintain a peaceful relationship.

Question 15

Why was the Roanoke settlement doomed from its inception?
A) The chosen settlers were ill-prepared for the conditions.
B) The Spanish Armada patrolled the Atlantic seaboard.
C) Queen Elizabeth was against the venture.
D) There were too many religious conflicts.
E) England was distracted because of its preparations for war.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Compare and contrast the factors that attracted the Spanish, the French, and the English to the New World.

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Quiz 1: New World Encounters, Preconquest - 1608

In the Columbian Exchange, the Old World and the New exchanged___________

The Portuguese explored West Africa___________

From its beginnings, Spain regarded her New World domain as primarily a(n) ___________

Spain became the number-one power in Europe during the sixteenth century because________ .

Which of the following is most closely related to French fur trading in the New World?

Which identifies the most important result of the domestication of maize (corn) , beans, and squash by some Native American groups?

At the time Europeans arrived, the societies of central Mexico________ .

Which best describes how Native American groups initially interacted with European explorers?

Which characteristic did most eastern North American Indian cultures share?

During the era of the European slave trade, West Africans________ .

Why were Scandinavian outposts in the New World eventually abandoned?

Which identifies a key reason for why Cortés was able to conquer Montezuma, the Aztec emperor?

Which statement best describes how the early English and French colonists viewed Native Americans?

How did international diplomacy hinder England's early entry into New World colonization?

Why was the Roanoke settlement doomed from its inception?

Compare and contrast the factors that attracted the Spanish, the French, and the English to the New World.