Ch. 2 L2-3

(a)   helped Christopher Columbus fund his voyage to find a new route to Asia.

• The King of Portugal
• The rulers of Spain
• The merchants of Italy
• The explorers of England

Answer explanation

The rulers of Spain helped Christopher Columbus fund his voyage to find a new route to Asia.

What did Columbus mistakenly call the region where he landed in the Caribbean Sea?

• The New World

• The Americas

• The West Indies

• The East Indies

Answer explanation

Columbus mistakenly called the region where he landed in the Caribbean Sea 'The West Indies' instead of the correct term 'The Americas' or 'The New World'.

What was the name of the people Columbus met in the Caribbean?

(1) -

Answer explanation

Columbus met the Tainos in the Caribbean, not the Aztecs, Mayans, or Incas.

What was one of the harmful effects of European colonization on Native Americans?

• They gained wealth and power

• They were introduced to new crops

• They suffered from diseases like smallpox and measles

• They learned new farming techniques

Answer explanation

They suffered from diseases like smallpox and measles

Which of the following animals was introduced to the Americas by Europeans?

• Llamas

• Turkeys

• Guinea pigs

• Horses

Answer explanation

Horses were introduced to the Americas by Europeans, making them the correct choice among the given animals.

What did the Europeans bring with them that had a significant impact on American Indian cultures?

• New types of clothing

• Horses

• New languages

• New types of music

Answer explanation

Horses brought by Europeans had a significant impact on American Indian cultures, revolutionizing transportation, hunting, and warfare.

What did Europeans learn about from American Indians during the Columbian Exchange?

• Growing wheat

• Growing rice

• Growing potatoes

• Growing sugar cane

Answer explanation

Europeans learned about growing potatoes from American Indians during the Columbian Exchange.

What did European and African crops such as wheat, rice, and sugar cane add to American Indian diets?

• They made the diet less nutritious

• They had no effect on the diet

• They made the diet more varied

• They were not accepted by American Indians

Answer explanation

European and African crops like wheat, rice, and sugar cane added variety to American Indian diets, making them more varied.

What was one negative effect of the arrival of sugar cane in the Americas?

• It caused soil erosion

• It had a harmful result

• It was too difficult to grow

• It was not popular among settlers

Answer explanation

The negative effect of the arrival of sugar cane in the Americas was that it had a harmful result.

On p. 98, why did Columbus write in his journal, "Everyone breathed afresh and rejoiced at these signs."? Be sure to cite textual evidence.

Answer explanation

Columbus wrote 'Everyone breathed afresh and rejoiced at these signs' on p. 98 because the signs indicated they were close to land, bringing hope and excitement to the crew.