Unit 1 - Meeting of the Worlds (Quizz)

Which theory of initial settlement of the Americas did the video say best accounted for ALL of the evidence? Mark only one oval.

• Coastal Migration Theory

• Clovis People Theory

• Land Bridge Theory

• Agricultural Development Theory

Which explorer was known for reaching the southern tip of Africa? Mark only one oval.

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Henry Hudson

What was a significant consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Native Americans? Mark only one oval.

• Introduction of new agricultural practices

• Increase in trade routes

• Spread of diseases

• Discovery of new territories

How did technology like the caravel contribute to exploration? Mark only one oval.

• It was a type of map used for navigation.

• It allowed for more accurate readings of the stars.

• It was a new type of ship that could sail closer to the wind.

• It provided better communication between ships.

What was the primary purpose of Columbus's voyages? Mark only one oval.

• To find new lands for the Spanish crown

• To explore the North American continent

• To establish trade routes to India

• To conquer the Aztec Empire

The exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the New World is known as: Mark only one oval.

• The Great Migration

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Age of Exploration

• The Scientific Revolution

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European exploration? Mark only one oval.

• Desire for new trade routes

• Quest for new lands to conquer

• Spread of democracy

• Search for precious metals

The cultural area where Native Americans used adobe homes is: Mark only one oval.

• Great Plains

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Northwest

What was one impact of the Columbian Exchange on Europe? Mark only one oval.

• Loss of population due to disease

• Increase in available food sources

• Decrease in global trade

• Expansion of indigenous cultures

Who was the first European explorer to sail around the southern tip of Africa? Mark only one oval.

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Bartolomeu Dias