Review Indigenous People/European Exploration

Which of these was a major motivation for European exploration?

• profit

• leisure

• freedom

• education

Answer explanation

Profit was a major motivation for European exploration as nations sought new trade routes and resources to enhance their wealth and power. The desire for economic gain drove many expeditions during this era.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?

• A. He became wealthy after conquering the Incas.

• B. He wrote a book about his travels in Asia.

• C. He told stories about his trip around the tip of Africa.

• D. He brought treasures back from his journey to the Americas.

Answer explanation

Marco Polo encouraged European exploration by writing a book about his travels in Asia, which inspired many Europeans to seek new trade routes and adventures.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of these was a goal of the Spanish conquistadors who came to the Americas?

• to trade with the native peoples

• to conquer a large empire for Spain

• to establish agricultural communities

• to learn about the culture of the Aztec people

Answer explanation

The primary goal of the Spanish conquistadors was to conquer large territories for Spain, seeking wealth and power. While trade and agriculture were aspects of their activities, conquest was the main objective.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?

• to protect Indigenous people

• to trade with Indigenous people

• to teach their religion to Indigenous people

• to learn about the customs of Indigenous people

Answer explanation

The main goal of the Spanish missionaries was to teach their religion to Indigenous people, aiming to convert them to Christianity and spread their beliefs throughout the Americas.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Who settled in the Spanish borderlands?

• farmers and ranchers

• soldiers and missionaries

• pirates and fugitives from slavery

• miners and treasure seekers

Answer explanation

The Spanish borderlands were primarily settled by soldiers and missionaries who aimed to establish military presence and spread Christianity, rather than by farmers, pirates, or miners.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which describes the relationship between the French and Indigenous groups?

• They were enemies.

• They were business partners.

• The French converted Indigenous people.

• The French enslaved Indigenous people.

Answer explanation

The French and Indigenous groups often engaged in trade and formed alliances, particularly in the fur trade, making them business partners rather than enemies or oppressors.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown colonists?

• They were challenged by the environment.

• They found the area already colonized by the Dutch.

• They were welcomed by Indigenous people.

• They quickly established a prosperous colony.

Answer explanation

The first Jamestown colonists faced significant challenges from the environment, including harsh weather, disease, and food shortages, which hindered their survival and success.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why did the London Company send colonists to Virginia?

• to create maps of the area

• to establish a trading post

• to start a moneymaking colony

• to make peace with Indigenous people

Answer explanation

The London Company aimed to establish a profitable venture in Virginia, seeking resources and trade opportunities. Thus, the primary reason for sending colonists was to start a moneymaking colony.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was an important economic activity of both the French and Dutch settlements?

• fur trade

• the trade of enslaved people

• tobacco farming

• sugar cane farming

Answer explanation

The fur trade was a crucial economic activity for both French and Dutch settlements, as they relied on the abundant fur-bearing animals in North America to trade with European markets, making it a key part of their economies.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In which way was New Amsterdam different from other European colonies?

• It included only Dutch people.

• It was led by an Indigenous person.

• It included a diverse population.

• It was founded on religious beliefs.

Answer explanation

New Amsterdam was unique among European colonies for its diverse population, welcoming various ethnicities and religions, unlike many other colonies that were more homogeneous or founded on specific religious beliefs.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2