Period 1 Review Quiz

Which Native American society was known for building multi-story cliff dwellings?

• The Iroquois

• The Pueblo

• The Comanche

• The Aztec

What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Native American populations?

• Increased political power

• Access to European markets

• Introduction of new agricultural techniques

• Devastation by European diseases

Which technological advancement was crucial for the Age of Exploration?

• The telegraph

• The steam engine

• The magnetic compass

• The printing press

What was the primary goal of the encomienda system?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To convert Native Americans to Protestantism

• To extract wealth through forced labor

How did the Spanish justify the encomienda system?

• By stating it was a temporary measure

• By arguing it benefited Native Americans through conversion

• By claiming it was a form of cultural exchange

• By emphasizing its economic benefits for Spain

What was a significant impact of African culture on the New World?

• Creation of new political systems

• Influence on music and dance

• Development of new languages

• Introduction of new architectural styles

Which crop was a key cash crop due to African agricultural skills?

• Maize

• Wheat

• Rice

• Cotton

What was the primary reason for the Spanish importing African slaves?

• To establish new trade routes

• To convert them to Christianity

• To explore new territories

• To replace Native American labor

What was the main purpose of the Spanish missions in the New World?

• To establish trade centers

• To convert Native Americans to Catholicism

• To create military outposts

• To explore new territories

Which system established a racial hierarchy in the Spanish colonies?

• The caste system

• The feudal system

• The mercantile system

• The encomienda system