Quiz on North America and Europe in 1491

Which major cultural region in North America was known for its advanced irrigation systems?

• Eastern Woodlands

• Great Plains

• Southwest

• Pacific Northwest

What was the primary agricultural practice involving corn, beans, and squash known as?

• Crop Rotation

• Irrigation

• Three Sisters

• Controlled Burning

Which European nation was unified under Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492?

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• A peace treaty between Native American tribes

• A trade agreement between England and France

• A treaty ending the Reconquista

• An agreement dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal

Which explorer is credited with opening the era of exploration for Spain?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

What was the first permanent European settlement in present-day United States?

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• St. Augustine

Which crop was NOT originally from the Americas?

• Wheat

• Tomatoes

• Corn

• Potatoes

What was the primary motivation behind the Spanish missions in the Americas?

• Trade

• Military conquest

• Religious conversion

• Exploration

Which of the following was a major effect of the Columbian Exchange on Native American populations?

• Complete extinction

• Decline by up to 90% in many regions

• Increase in population

• Stable population levels

What was the encomienda system?

• A system of trade between Europe and the Americas

• A type of agricultural practice

• A labor system using Native American labor and tribute

• A religious order in the Spanish colonies