History Semester A Final Exam

Front

Why did Christopher Columbus sail to North America?

Back

to find a route to Asia

Front

What faith did some explorers want to bring to the New World?

Back

Christianity

Front

What country is north of the U.S.?

Back

Canada

Front

On which continent is the United States located? South America, Europe, North America, Asia

Back

North America

Front

What was the name of the slaves’ voyage to North America?

Back

the Middle Passage

Front

Where did the original Native Americans come from? Options: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia

Back

Asia

Front

What was the New World?

Back

A name for North and South America

Front

Who conquered the Aztec people?

Back

Hernan Cortes

Front

What is the shape of Earth?

Back

sphere

Front

What was the name of the “lost colony”?

Back

Roanoke