Unit 7 Quiz Review

What European explorer created a navigational school?

• Vasco de Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry the Navigator

• Henry Hudson

Answer explanation

Remember, Henry the Navigator was famous for funding voyages and creating schools for navigation. These schools allowed people to learn how to use better tools and maps.

Which of the following were motivations for European Colonization? Choose ALL that apply

• Religion

• Fame

• Glory

• Economic Gain

Answer explanation

Remember that colonization looked different for different countries. Most wanted fame and glory, seek riches (economic gain), and to spread their religion. Not all countries were trying to spread Catholicism though.

How many countries colonized North America?

• Only one country

• Many Countries

• Only two countries

• A couple countries

Answer explanation

Many countries sent explorers to North America with the idea of colonization. North America was founded by the Native Americans but colonized by the Europeans.

Try to recall three countries that sent colonizers to North America.

The Encomienda System was similar to what industry?

Answer explanation

The Encomienda System was a version of slavery that was not hereditary (children did not inherit slavery).

The Columbian Exchange was . . .

Choose ALL that apply

• A system where goods were exchanged between the Americas, Europe, and Asia

• A system that introduced new animals and plants to different regions of the world

• A system that prevented devastation to the Native American populations

• A system that spread diseases that devastated the Native American populations

Answer explanation

Remember, the Columbian Exchange began with Christopher Columbus. New animals and plants were introduced to different regions throughout the Americas. Goods were traded between the "New and Old World". Disease spread quickly with the new animals and European diseases.

The English colonies were created in which region of modern day U.S.?

• The North

• The South

• The West Coast

• The East Coast

Which of the following regions of the New World were primarily Catholic?

• The Carribean Islands

• Mexico

• Central and South America

• Modern Day United States

Which statement accurately explains Pizarro's success?

• The Spanish were the best, bravest, and most skilled fighters in the world

• Smallpox and civil war paved the was for his victories

• The Inca had nowhere to retreat from Pizarro's huge army

• The Inca thought he might be Quetzalcoatl returning to Earth

Which statement accurately explains Pizzaro's success?

• The Spanish were the best, bravest, and most skilled fighters in the world

• Smallpox and civil war paved the way for his victories

• The Inca had nowhere to retreat from Pizarro's huge army

• The Inca thought he might be Quetzalcoatl returning to Earth

Answer explanation

Remember, Pizzaro was responsible for the fall of the Inca Empire. Cortez was responsible for the fall of the Aztec.

What was the movement to strengthen the teachings and structure of the Catholic Church? CHOOSE TWO

• The Catholic Revolution

• The Catholic Reformation

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Counter-Reformation