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Test your knowledge of European expansion into the Americas with this quiz. Answer questions about the leading nations, labor control systems, devastating factors, reasons for exploration, and more.
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The nation that led the way for European expansion into the Americas wasA. FranceB. EnglandC. ChinaD. PortugalE. Spain
The nation that led the way for European expansion into the Americas wasA. FranceB. EnglandC. ChinaD. PortugalE. Spain
2. The system of labor control that allowed a person to exploit the labor force for a certain period of time was calledA. haciendaB. encomiendaC.bandeiranteD. requerimientoE. casa grande
2. The system of labor control that allowed a person to exploit the labor force for a certain period of time was calledA.haciendaB. encomiendaC.bandeiranteD. requerimientoE. casa grande
3. The most devastating factor brought to the Americas by the Europeans wasA. the horseB. gunpowderC. cannonD. bronze weaponryE. disease
3. The most devastating factor brought to the Americas by the Europeans wasA. the horseB. gunpowderC. cannonD. bronze weaponryE. disease
4. The most likely reason for European success in conquering the American Indian population is A. the prolonged isolation of the Americas from the rest of the world.B. the superiority of European civilizationsC. the warlike savagery of the EuropeansD. the passivity of Native AmericansE. the success of the priests in converting them to Christianity
4. The most likely reason for European success in conquering the American Indian population is A. the prolonged isolation of the Americas from the rest of the world.B. the superiority of European civilizationsC. the warlike savagery of the EuropeansD. the passivity of Native AmericansE. the success of the priests in converting them to Christianity
5. The major reason that western Europe engaged in exploration in the fifteenth century was A. the desire to spread ChristianityB. to control the oceansC. to expand trade with the non-Christian worldD. to establish coloniesE. to escape the Black Death
5. The major reason that western Europe engaged in exploration in the fifteenth century was A. the desire to spread ChristianityB. to control the oceansC. to expand trade with the non-Christian worldD. to establish coloniesE. to escape the Black Death
6. Which of the following is true of the Atlantic slave trade in the late fifteenth century and thereafter? A. Most slaves were taken by Europeans who raided coastal villages and enslaved the inhabitantsB. Slavery did not exist in Africa until the Europeans introduced it.C. Most slaves were first enslaved by other Africans and then were sold to European tradersD. The Portuguese opposed slavery and tried to prevent its extension to the New WorldE. Most slaves were Native Americans
6. Which of the following is true of the Atlantic slave trade in the late fifteenth century and thereafter? A. Most slaves were taken by Europeans whoraided coastal villages and enslaved the inhabitantsB. Slavery did not exist in Africa until the Europeans introduced it.C. Most slaves were first enslaved by other Africans and then were sold to European tradersD. The Portuguese opposed slavery and tried to prevent its extension to the New WorldE. Most slaves were Native Americans
7. Most European Christians viewed the Indians asA. innocent, childlike people who should be left aloneB. descendants of the ancient survivors of the lost continent of AtlantisC. Subhuman, soulless devil worshippersD. sophisticated people who were morally and ethically superior to the inhabitants of Asia and EuropeE. one of the lost tribes of Israel
7. Most European Christians viewed the Indians asA. innocent, childlike people who should be left aloneB. descendants of the ancient survivors of the lost continent of AtlantisC. Subhuman, soulless devil worshippersD. sophisticated people who were morally and ethically superior to the inhabitants of Asia and EuropeE. one of the lost tribes of Israel
8. The Protestant Reformation argued thatA. A person could find salvation through faith aloneB. A person could find salvation though good works aloneC. a papal hierarchy was necessary for good orderD. the seven sacraments were necessary for salvationE. the world was about to end
8. The Protestant Reformation argued thatA. A person could find salvation through faith aloneB. A person could find salvation though good works aloneC. a papal hierarchy was necessary for good orderD. the seven sacraments were necessary for salvationE. the world was about to end
9. The English monarch most responsible for defining the Protestant Reformation in England wasA. Mary of ScotlandB. James IIC. Charles ID. Elizabeth IE. Philip II
9. The English monarch most responsible for defining the Protestant Reformation in England wasA. Mary of ScotlandB. James IIC. Charles ID. Elizabeth IE. Philip II
10. Which of the following statements about early Jamestown is most correct?A. It was a great successB. Its success or failure was unclearC. It was saved by the discovery of silverD. It saw the majority of its colonists dieE. It was a profitable venture for the London Company
10. Which of the following statements about early Jamestown is most correct?A. It was a great successB. Its success or failure was unclearC. It was saved by the discovery of silverD. It saw the majority of its colonists dieE. It was a profitable venture for the London Company
11. The primary export of Jamestown wasA. cottonB. WheatC. TobaccoD. flaxE. sugar
11. The primary export of Jamestown wasA. cottonB. WheatC. TobaccoD. flaxE. sugar
12. The colony of Massachusetts Bay was settled byA. CatholicsB. PuritansC. QuakersD. AnglicansE. Jews
12. The colony of Massachusetts Bay was settled byA. CatholicsB. PuritansC. QuakersD. AnglicansE. Jews
