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CHAPTER 01: THE COLLISION OF CULTURESTRUE/FALSE1.By 5000 B.C.E., Native Americans had transitioned into farming societies.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 8OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:Early Cultures in America (I)2.Mexica tribes were deeply spiritual and incorporated human sacrifice into their religious worship.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 10OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:The Mexica (Aztecs) (I.C)3.Pueblos were communities built by the Aztecs on cliff sides.ANS:FDIF:ModerateREF:Page 13OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:The Southwest (I.E)4.Cahokia was a large, advanced regional center for the Mississippian culture.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 16OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:Cahokia (I.I)5.Ferdinand and Isabella forced Muslims and Jews to either become Christians or leave Spain.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 20OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Rise of Global Trade (II.B)6.Many of the New World’s early explorers were looking for a shorter and safer route around Africato India.ANS:TDIF:ModerateREF:Pages 20-21OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Voyages of Columbus (II.C)7.The New World was named for the Portuguese-sponsored explorer Amerigo Vespucci.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 24OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:Naming America (II.F)8.Ferdinand Magellan’s ship was the first to sail around the world.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 24OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:Professional Explorers (II.G)

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9.Calvinism stressed tolerance and liberal theology rather than a strict moral code.ANS:FDIF:EasyREF:Page 26OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:Calvinism (III.E)10.The Church of England was established by gradually integrating Calvinism with EnglishCatholicism.ANS:TDIF:ModerateREF:Page 27OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Reformation in England (III.H)11.Before the arrival of the Europeans, the horse was an important part of every New World culture.ANS:FDIF:ModerateREF:Page 30OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:A Clash of Cultures (IV.B)12.The brutal and exploitative systems that the Spanish implemented in the New World were largelythe work of Bartolomé de Las Casas.ANS:FDIF:ModerateREF:Page 36OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:A Catholic Empire (IV.G)13.The introduction of Indian foods, such as corn and potatoes, spurred a dramatic increase inEurope’s population.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 37OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:The Exchange of Plants and Foods (V.A)14.The presence of horses transformed the ecology of the Great Plains.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 44OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:Bison Hunting (VI.I)15.Virginia Dare, of Roanoke Island, was the first British child born in the New World.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 49OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:English Exploration of America (VIII)MULTIPLE CHOICE1.Traditionally, scholars have believed that Paleo-Indians migrated from Asia into North America:a.in response to global warmingb.in pursuit of large game animalsc.beginning about 1,000 years ago

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d.to escape tribal warfare in Asiae.in search of a disease-free environmentANS:BDIF:ModerateREF:Page 5OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:The Mayas, Incas, and Mexica (I.A)MSC:Remembering2.The newest theories of the earliest migrations from Asia to the Americas include:a.This migration began much earlier than previously thought.b.The Bering land bridge was the only avenue of migration.c.Changes in Asia’s climate drove natives to the Americas.d.The natives built advanced sailing vessels for long sea voyages.e.Early Asian societies drove these natives out, and ultimately they settled in the Americas.ANS:ADIF:ModerateREF:Page 6OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:The Mayas, Inca, and Mexica (I.A)MSC:Remembering3.Around 1500 B.C.E., which group in Middle America (Mesoamerica) began developing largecities, including gigantic pyramids?a.Aztecsd.Pueblosb.Incase.Mexicac.MayasANS:CDIF:EasyREF:Pages 8-9OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:The Mayas, Incas, and Mexica (I.A)MSC:Remembering4.The city of Tenochtitlán was founded in 1325 by the:a.Mayasd.Aztecsb.Chibchase.Anasazisc.IncasANS:DDIF:EasyREF:Page 10OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:The Mexica (Aztecs) (I.C)MSC:Remembering5.The Aztecs:a.were the most advanced example of the Adena-Hopewell cultureb.had an empire of 371 city-states in thirty-eight provincesc.absorbed the Mayas around 1425d.succumbed to the Toltecs around A.D. 900e.were a peaceful, nomadic peopleANS:BDIF:ModerateREF:Page 10OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:The Mexica (Aztecs) (I.C)MSC:Remembering6.At the time Europeans arrived in North America, Indians:a.had largely died off from contagious diseasesb.all spoke dialects of the same languagec.were producing tools and weapons of irond.fed themselves exclusively through farminge.tended to worship spirits in their natural surroundingsANS:EDIF:ModerateREF:Page 11

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OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:North American Civilizations (I.D)MSC:Understanding7.All of the following are true of the Anasazis EXCEPT that they:a.lacked a rigid class structureb.engaged in warfare only for self-defensec.lived in the Southwestd.were transformed by the arrival of horsese.were destroyed by a prolonged droughtANS:DDIF:ModerateREF:Page 14OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:The Southwest (I.E)MSC:Analyzing8.Which of the following would NOT characterize the Mississippian Indian culture?a.towns built around plazas and templesb.cliff dwellings and widespread use of irrigationc.cultivation of corn, beans, and squashesd.mound-building societiese.extensive trading activitiesANS:BDIF:ModerateREF:Page 16OBJ:Understand the diversity of societies in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.TOP:The Mississippians (I.H)MSC:Understanding9.Which of the following was NOT true of the Algonquians?a.lived inwigwamsor longhousesb.villages numbered from 500 to 2,000 peoplec.often moved their villages with the seasonsd.lived along the New England Seaboard and into the Upper Midweste.built mounds like the MississippiansANS:EDIF:DifficultREF:Page 17OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Algonquians (I.K)MSC:Analyzing10.European exploration of the Americas was greatly assisted by:a.increased literacyb.the Reformationc.new sailing technologiesd.decentralized European nation-statese.the decline of European monarchiesANS:CDIF:EasyREF:Page 20OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Renaissance (II.A)MSC:Remembering11.Which of the following was NOT true of Portuguese seagoing efforts?a.had well-trained, expert sailorsb.early settlements included Newfoundland and the New England coastlinec.used three-masted ships called caravelsd.initially explored the coastline of West Africae.eventually initiated trade with China and IndiaANS:BDIF:ModerateREF:Page 20

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OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Rise of Global Trade (II.B)MSC:Analyzing12.Which of the following was NOT a result of the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella?a.opening of the Atlantic slave tradeb.unification of Spain into a single nationc.expulsion of the Moorsd.increased interest in spreading Catholicisme.expanded interest in explorationANS:ADIF:DifficultREF:Page 20OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Rise of Global Trade (II.B)MSC:Analyzing13.The first Europeans to sail around Africa and on to India were the:a.Portuguesed.Italiansb.Spaniardse.Irishc.EnglishANS:ADIF:EasyREF:Page 20OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Rise of Global Trade (II.B)MSC:Remembering14.In most cases, Spanish explorers and soldiers who came to the New World were motivated by allof the following EXCEPT:a.religious zeald.desire for powerb.desire to serve their fellow mane.patriotismc.pursuit of richesANS:BDIF:EasyREF:Page 20OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:Rise of Global Trade (II.B)MSC:Analyzing15.Which of the following was NOT true of Columbus’s first voyage?a.made contact with continental Americab.sailors nearly mutiniedc.made first landfall at San Salvadord.consisted of three ships and ninety sailorse.initially made contact with the Tainos, or ArawaksANS:ADIF:ModerateREF:Page 21OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:Crossing the Atlantic (II.D)MSC:Understanding16.Christopher Columbus first landed in the New World in:a.Venezuelad.Cubab.Hispaniolae.the Bahamasc.JamaicaANS:EDIF:ModerateREF:Page 21OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:Crossing the Atlantic (II.D)MSC:Remembering17.On his first voyage, Columbus:

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a.explored a number of Caribbean islandsb.landed on the mainland of North Americac.realized he had discovered a new worldd.expressed his kind intentions toward the Indianse.ensured that he would be wealthy for lifeANS:ADIF:ModerateREF:Page 22OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:Exploring the Caribbean (II.E)MSC:Evaluating18.Columbus succeeded in:a.finding a water route to Asiab.proving the world was roundc.inspiring subsequent European explorationsd.bringing the benefits of European civilization to the Indianse.finding rich sources of rubies and diamondsANS:CDIF:ModerateREF:Page 23OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:Exploring the Caribbean (II.E)MSC:Analyzing19.John Cabot’s crossing of the Atlantic in 1497 resulted in his:a.sighting of the Pacificb.sailing around the tip of South Americac.discovery of a shortcut to Chinad.exploration of Floridae.making landfall in present-day CanadaANS:EDIF:EasyREF:Page 24OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:Professional Explorers (II.G)MSC:Remembering20.Ferdinand Magellan:a.first viewed the Pacific Ocean after crossing the Isthmus of Panamab.was a sailor on Columbus’s first voyagec.led the expedition that circumnavigated the globed.discovered Newfoundlande.led the expedition to TenochtitlánANS:CDIF:ModerateREF:Page 24OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:Professional Explorers (II.G)MSC:Remembering21.The Protestant Reformation was launched in Europe by:a.Henry VIIId.Charles V of Spainb.John Calvine.Ferdinand and Isabellac.Martin LutherANS:CDIF:EasyREF:Page 25OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:Martin Luther (III.A)MSC:Understanding

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22.A central element of John Calvin’s theology was his belief in:a.salvation through good worksd.papal infallibilityb.predestinatione.the basic truth of all religionsc.infant baptismANS:BDIF:EasyREF:Page 26OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:Calvinism (III.E)MSC:Understanding23.The Protestant Reformation in England:a.occurred more for political reasons than because of disagreement about religious doctrineb.was almost undone when Elizabeth tried to reimpose Catholicismc.was led by John Calvind.occurred prior to the Reformation in Germanye.led to the overthrow of Henry VIIIANS:ADIF:ModerateREF:Page 27OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Protestant Revolution (III.G)MSC:Analyzing24.As monarch, Queen Elizabeth:a.returned England to Catholicismb.eliminated archbishops and bishops from the Church of Englandc.advocated for true religious freedom for her subjectsd.illustrated incredible strength and effectivenesse.oversaw a decline in English military and political strengthANS:DDIF:ModerateREF:Page 28OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Reign of Elizabeth (III.J)MSC:Applying25.Which of the following was NOT true of Bartolomé de Las Casas?a.He was a Catholic priest.b.He provided some of the most extensive writings on the Spanish conquest of native tribes.c.He designed the system of native slavery adopted by Spain.d.His father had sailed with Columbus.e.He accused Spaniards of abusing natives.ANS:CDIF:ModerateREF:Page 29OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:Spain in the Caribbean (IV.A)MSC:Applying26.Which of the following animals were NOT found in the New World before the Europeans arrived?a.flying squirrels and catfishd.turkeys and llamasb.bison and opossumse.rattlesnakes and iguanasc.sheep and pigsANS:CDIF:ModerateREF:Page 30OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:A Clash of Cultures (IV.B)MSC:Applying27.Cortés was primarily motivated by:a.his commitment to the supremacy of Spainb.a desire to organizeencomiendas

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c.a drive to spread Christianity among native Americansd.his powerful sense of racial superioritye.Aztec goldANS:EDIF:EasyREF:Page 30OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:A Clash of Cultures (IV.B)MSC:Analyzing28.All of the following are true of Cortés’s invasion of Mexico EXCEPT:a.Cortés explained that the Spanish had a disease that only gold could cureb.smallpox proved to be a very powerful weapon against the nativesc.Tenochtitlán held out for three months against a Spanish sieged.regional Indian tribes attempted to help the Mexica against the Spanishe.over 100,000 warriors were killedANS:DDIF:ModerateREF:Page 32OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:Spanish Invaders (IV.D)MSC:Evaluating29.Spanish explorers of North America, such as Narváez, de Soto, and Coronado:a.found large deposits of gold and silverb.established numerous permanent settlementsc.added to the knowledge of the continent’s interiord.converted many Indians to Christianitye.journeyed as far north as current-day CanadaANS:CDIF:ModerateREF:Page 34OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:Spanish Explorers (IV.E)MSC:Understanding30.Theencomiendasystem:a.kept the Portuguese out of Mexicob.allowed privileged Spanish landowners to control Indian villagesc.benefited the Native American populations of Spanish Americad.allowed Mayan and Incan leaders to become very wealthy through the labor of theirpeoplee.was replicated by the English in their later New World coloniesANS:BDIF:ModerateREF:Page 35OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:New Spain (IV.F)MSC:Evaluating31.All of the following was true of Bartolomé de Las Casas EXCEPT:a.was officially named “Protector of the Indians”b.considered natives to be naturally inferior peoplesc.gave away his land and freed his slavesd.urged the Spanish government to do more to help the nativese.rejected the idea of forced conversion of Indians to CatholicismANS:BDIF:ModerateREF:Page 36OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:A Catholic Empire (IV.G)MSC:Evaluating

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32.The primary objective of the thousands of priests in New Spain was to:a.bless marriagesd.serve as government officialsb.establish townse.convert the Indiansc.educate Spanish colonistsANS:EDIF:EasyREF:Pages 35-36OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:A Catholic Empire (IV.G)MSC:Applying33.Food crops exported from the Americas:a.were more valuable to Europeans than gold or silverb.allowed a population explosionc.included the meat of cattle and pigsd.made Spain the most powerful nation in Europee.included commodities previously unknown in Europe, like rice and wheatANS:BDIF:ModerateREF:Page 37OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:The Exchange of Plants and Foods (V.A)MSC:Analyzing34.Which of the following foods did Europeans introduce to the New World?a.beansd.squashb.corne.wheatc.potatoesANS:EDIF:EasyREF:Page 37OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:The Exchange of Plants and Foods (V.A)MSC:Remembering35.After the arrival of Europeans, the greatest number of Indians died as a result of:a.depressiond.diseaseb.starvatione.enslavementc.battleANS:DDIF:EasyREF:Page 37OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:An Exchange of Diseases (V.B)MSC:Remembering36.It is possible that one third of the entire Native American population of Central America died as aresult of:a.malariad.smallpoxb.bubonic plaguee.measlesc.influenzaANS:DDIF:ModerateREF:Page 37OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:An Exchange of Diseases (V.B)MSC:Evaluating37.In 1565, the first European town was established in the current-day United States at:a.Santa Fed.Plymouthb.St. Augustinee.San Antonioc.JamestownANS:BDIF:EasyREF:Page 39OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected both

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societies.TOP:St. Augustine (VI.A)MSC:Remembering38.The original Spanish settlement of New Mexico:a.sought to Christianize Plains tribes like the Apachesb.was enriched by discoveries of gold and silverc.ended when Santa Fe was abandoned in 1620d.was led by Juan de Oñatee.soon had a larger population than Mexico CityANS:DDIF:ModerateREF:Page 40OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:New Mexico (VI.C)MSC:Understanding39.The presidios established by the Spaniards in the Southwest housed:a.missionariesd.ranchersb.settlerse.explorersc.soldiersANS:CDIF:ModerateREF:Page 42OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:Catholic Missions (VI.D)MSC:Remembering40.Which is NOT true of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680?a.Indians forced the Spaniards to temporarily retreat.b.Indians attacked numerous churches and priests.c.It occurred in New Mexico.d.It led the Spaniards to immediately colonize Texas and California.e.It was led by an Indian named Popé.ANS:DDIF:DifficultREF:Pages 42-43OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:The Pueblo Revolt (VI.F)MSC:Evaluating41.The introduction of horses to Plains tribes:a.unilaterally bettered the lives of their womenb.lessened their dependence on bisonc.replaced dogs as beasts of burdend.minimally altered the ecology of the Great Plainse.made them less nomadicANS:CDIF:ModerateREF:Page 43OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:Horses and Indian Culture (VI.H)MSC:Analyzing42.Horses became so valuable in North America they:a.intensified intertribal competition and warfareb.were very hard to purchasec.became the sole responsibility of mend.were rarely used for hunting due to the dangers involvede.were worshipped as godsANS:ADIF:ModerateREF:Page 45OBJ:Understand how the Europeans were able to conquer and colonize the Americas.TOP:Bison Hunting (VI.I)MSC:Understanding

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43.The French captain Jacques Cartier most importantly explored the:a.Caribbeand.St. Lawrence Riverb.Mississippi Rivere.Hudson Bayc.Great LakesANS:DDIF:ModerateREF:Page 46OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:New France (VII.A)MSC:Remembering44.Dutch sailors were essentially:a.slave tradersd.piratesb.explorerse.deep-sea fishermenc.missionariesANS:DDIF:DifficultREF:Page 47OBJ:Explain the major developments in Europe that enabled the Age of Exploration.TOP:The Defeat of the Armada (VII.C)MSC:Remembering45.The Spanish Armada:a.attempted to invade Englandb.was a treasure fleet attacked by the Englishc.was destroyed by a storm before it left Spaind.caused Spain to give up New World colonization as a result of its defeate.broke English naval power for a centuryANS:ADIF:EasyREF:Page 48OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:The Defeat of the Armada (VII.C)MSC:Applying46.A major reason for the defeat of the Spanish Armada was:a.storms in the North Seab.Elizabeth’s brilliance as a naval strategistc.the incompetence of the Spanish captainsd.the greater size of the English vesselse.inaccurate Spanish maps and compassesANS:ADIF:ModerateREF:Page 48OBJ:Analyze the ways in which the Spanish form of colonization shaped North Americanhistory.TOP:The Defeat of the Armada (VII.C)MSC:Understanding47.The explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert:a.was lost at seab.founded the Roanoke colonyc.became a notorious pirated.married Queen Elizabethe.was an English captain hired by the FrenchANS:ADIF:ModerateREF:Page 49OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:English Exploration of America (VIII)MSC:Remembering

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48.Which country did Sir Walter Raleigh argue should establish colonies in the New World?a.Englandd.Spainb.Francee.Portugalc.HollandANS:ADIF:EasyREF:Page 49OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:English Exploration of America (VIII)MSC:Remembering49.The English attempt to establish a colony on Roanoke Island resulted in:a.a severe blow to Spanish powerb.a permanent English presence in North Americac.a severe blow to English powerd.the execution of Sir Walter Raleighe.the disappearance of the colonistsANS:EDIF:EasyREF:Page 50OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:English Exploration of America (VIII)MSC:Remembering50.The Spanish Empire began a precipitous decline because:a.its citizens failed to pay taxesb.it focused on the well-being of nativesc.it could never compete militarily with Englandd.it became overly dependent on extraction of wealthe.the Roman Catholic Church required the nation to adhere to a vow of povertyANS:DDIF:DifficultREF:Page 51OBJ:Explain how the Columbian Exchange between the “Old” and “New” Worlds affected bothsocieties.TOP:New Spain in Decline (VIII.A)MSC:ApplyingESSAY1.Describe the development of Spanish rule over its territory in America.ANS:Answer will vary.2.In 1600, which European nation seemed to have the best chance at eventually controlling what isnow the United States? Why?ANS:Answer will vary.3.Explain the origins of the American Indians and compare the general cultures that they developedin South, North, and Central America.ANS:Answer will vary.4.Explain the various factors of the European Renaissance that prompted and promoted theexploration and settlement of the New World.

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ANS:Answer will vary.5.The title of this chapter is “The Collision of Cultures.” In what ways is this phrase an accurateassessment of the early relationship between the Old World and the New World?ANS:Answer will vary.6.Discuss the voyages of Columbus. What motivated him, and what did he accomplish on each trip?How did Columbus deal with those who doubted his claims?ANS:Answer will vary.7.Describe the Great Biological Exchange between the Old and New Worlds. Discuss what eachworld gained from the other.ANS:Answer will vary.8.Explain the impact of the Protestant Reformation on the settlement of the Western Hemisphere.ANS:Answer will vary.9.Discuss the impact of horses on the Great Plains. Be sure to include short-term as well aslong-term consequences.ANS:Answer will vary.10.Describe the role that disease played in the conquest of American natives.ANS:Answer will vary.MATCHINGMatch each description with the item below.a.conquered the Inca Empireb.wroteThe Institutes of the Christian Religion(1536)c.led the first voyage to circumnavigate the globe but was killed in the Philippinesd.began the Protestant Reformatione.was the captain of theSanta Mariaf.led the first French effort to colonize the New Worldg.defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588h.explored what is now the southeastern United Statesi.a priest who advocated for humanitarian treatment of nativesj.founded the first British colony in the New World at Roanoke Island1.John Calvin

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2.Jacques Cartier3.Christopher Columbus4.Hernando de Soto5.Sir Humphrey Gilbert6.Bartolomé de Las Casas7.Martin Luther8.Ferdinand Magellan9.Elizabeth I10.Francisco Pizarro1.ANS:B2.ANS:F3.ANS:E4.ANS:H5.ANS:J6.ANS:I7.ANS:D8.ANS:C9.ANS:G10.ANS:A

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CHAPTER 02: ENGLAND’S COLONIESTRUE/FALSE1.Englishmen had a very well-developed sense of liberty as a result of the Magna Carta and theestablishment of Parliament.ANS:TDIF:ModerateREF:Page 55OBJ:Identify Britain’s reasons for establishing colonies in North America.TOP:Religious Conflict and War (I)2.As a result of the Glorious Revolution, England abolished the monarchy and became a republic.ANS:FDIF:EasyREF:Page 57OBJ:Identify Britain’s reasons for establishing colonies in North America.TOP:Religious Conflict and War (I)3.The Virginia Company was a joint-stock company.ANS:TDIF:EasyREF:Page 60OBJ:Examine the similarities and differences between the various regions and colonies prior to1700.TOP:Virginia (II.D)4.Sir Edwin Sandys took over the Virginia Company in 1618 and instituted important changes thatstabilized the colony.ANS:TDIF:ModerateREF:Page 66OBJ:Examine the similarities and differences between the various regions and colonies prior to1700.TOP:The Virginia Company Prospers (II.G)5.By the mid-1670s, many of Virginia’s free white adult males owned no land, and squatting becamea significant problem.ANS:TDIF:ModerateREF:Page 67OBJ:Examine the roles indentured servants and slaves played in colonial development.TOP:Bacon’s Rebellion (II.H)6.Nathaniel Bacon was an indentured servant who led a Virginia rebellion.ANS:FDIF:EasyREF:Page 68OBJ:Examine the roles indentured servants and slaves played in colonial development.TOP:Bacon’s Rebellion (II.H)7.Because of its harsh winters, New England had a death rate that was higher than that of Marylandor Virginia.ANS:FDIF:ModerateREF:Page 71OBJ:Explain how English colonies developed into the most influential of the age.TOP:Settling New England (III)8.After being banished from Massachusetts because of his strict interpretation of the Puritan faith,Roger Williams founded Rhode Island.

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