Unit 4 Social Studies: Migration

Changes in __________________ allowed people to expand their travels.

• technology

• weather

• language

• food

Answer explanation

Changes in technology, such as advancements in transportation and communication, enabled people to travel further and more efficiently, making 'technology' the correct choice for expanding travel opportunities.

Who was the first explorer referenced by the map?

• De Leon in 1413

• Cabot in 1492

• Cartier in 1543

• Columbus in 1492

Answer explanation

The first explorer referenced by the map is De Leon in 1413, as he was the earliest among the options listed. The others, Cabot and Columbus, explored later in 1492, and Cartier in 1543.

Which statement could you infer from the map?

• Columbus inspired Cabot, de Leon, and Cartier.

• Cartier followed Columbus' route.

• Cabot followed Cartier's route.

• De Leon was the first explorer.

Answer explanation

The correct statement is that Columbus inspired Cabot, de Leon, and Cartier, as his voyages opened the way for future explorers. The other options do not accurately reflect the historical connections between these explorers.

Two explorers explored along land that is now occupied by Canada. Who were they?

• Cabot and Carbral

• Cabot and Cartier

• Cabot and Nunez de Balboa

• Cartier and Nunez de Balboa

Answer explanation

John Cabot and Jacques Cartier were key explorers of Canada. Cabot was the first European to explore the mainland of North America, while Cartier is known for his voyages that mapped the St. Lawrence River.

What is not one of the reasons early explorers came to North America?

• They came seeking gold and riches.

• They came looking for new trade routes to Asia.

• They came for religious and political freedom.

• They returned to lands where their families had lived for generations.

Answer explanation

Explorers did not return to lands where their families had lived for generations; they were seeking new opportunities, wealth, and freedom in North America, not revisiting ancestral homes.

Who created the first permanent settlement in South Carolina?

• the Spanish

• the English

• the French

• the Dutch

Answer explanation

The first permanent settlement in South Carolina was established by the English in 1670, known as Charles Town (now Charleston). This marked the beginning of English colonization in the region.

What did explorers see when they traveled into the middle of South Carolina?

• marshes and swamps

• flowing rivers and rich soil

• sandy beaches

• swamps and lots of bugs

Answer explanation

Explorers traveling into the middle of South Carolina encountered marshes and swamps, which are characteristic of the region's landscape, making this the correct choice.

What was a settlement in South Carolina that was used by French and the Spanish?

• Charleston

• Charlesfort

• Columbia

• Myrtle Beach

Answer explanation

Charlesfort was a settlement established by the French in 1562 and later occupied by the Spanish. It is significant as one of the early European attempts to colonize the region that is now South Carolina.

Why were some settlers more successful than others?

• some settlers were able to buy everything they needed

• some settlers were able to build strong forts

• some settlers were able to catch and eat fish

• some settlers were able to grow their own food by farming the land

Answer explanation

Some settlers were more successful because they could grow their own food by farming the land, ensuring a stable food supply, which was crucial for survival and prosperity compared to those relying on other means.

What is the definition of "movement"?

• the study of how people, resources, and ideas move

• the study of population

• the study of climate and weather

• the study of economics

Answer explanation

The correct definition of "movement" refers to the study of how people, resources, and ideas move. This encompasses various aspects of migration, trade, and communication, distinguishing it from other studies like population or climate.