The Age of Encounter

Who were the native people that Columbus first enountered? Choose all that apply.

• The Taino

• The Mohawk

• The Arawak

• The Iroquois

• All the tribes encountered Columbus

In 1492, Columbus believed that the world was round.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Who was Bartolome de la Casas?

• One of Columbus henchmen

• An English Nobleman

• A Spanish Priest

• The Taino Tribal Ruler

What is the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, religious, or cultural group?

(a)  

What was the main purpose of Columbus' expedition?

• Columbus wanted to learn agriculture from the Natives.

• Columbus wanted to "discover" America.

• Columbus wanted to bring back gold for the King and Queen.

• Columbus wanted to bring slavery to Spain.

What is the criteria for determining the significance of a historical event?

• It impacts or affects many people.

• It causes a dramatic change in society.

• It is determined by textbook companies.

• It affects many parts of our lives and how we live.

Who hired (Columbus) to colonize, enslave, and steal new lands?

(a)  

The System of Empire condoned and legalized every crime that Columbus and his men committed.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The System of Empire values property over people.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which statement BEST describes the Arawak's "Impossible Task?"

• "The only gold around was bits of gold dust in streams."

• "What the Arawaks did have was tiny gold ornaments in their ears."

• "Unlike the Europeans, the Arawaks had no horses or other work animals, and they had no iron."

• "Columbus was desperate to show a profit on his voyages."