P1&P2 Vocab

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade route between Asia and Europe

• The exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between Europe and America

• A cultural exchange program between Europe and Africa

• The migration of people from Europe to Asia

Which of the following was NOT part of the Columbian Exchange?

• Potatoes

• Horses

• Silk

• Smallpox

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish government's Encomienda System?

• To trade goods with Native Americans

• To give land to Native Americans

• To Christianize Native Americans and subdue tribes

• To establish trade routes

What is a caste system?

• A flexible social structure allowing mobility

• A set of rigid social categories determining occupation and position

• A system based on economic wealth only

• A modern social classification system

What was the main outcome of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680?

• The Spanish regained control immediately.

• The Pueblo and their allies expelled the Spanish for over 10 years.

• The revolt was unsuccessful, and the Spanish remained in power.

• The Pueblo allied with the British against the Spanish.

How did Spain change its treatment of Natives after the Pueblo Revolt?

• Spain increased taxes on the Natives.

• Spain ignored the Natives completely.

• Spain changed how it treated Natives after the revolt.

• Spain forced Natives to convert to Christianity.

Which areas did the Spanish Empire's land claims cover in the Americas?

• Eastern US and Canada

• Western US and majority of South America

• Central America and Caribbean islands

• Northern Canada and Alaska

What was the primary reason French colonies maintained good relations with Native Americans?

• To obtain gold and silver

• To acquire land for settlement

• To obtain furs and engage in fishing

• To spread Christianity

How did Native Americans benefit from their alliance with the French colonies?

• They received military training

• They used the French as allies against rival tribes

• They gained access to European education

• They were given large areas of land

What was the main activity of the small numbers of men sent by the French to their colonies?

• Building large settlements

• Establishing schools

• Fur trading and fishing

• Mining for minerals