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Early European Explortion Exam

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Question 1
1.

For what achievement is Alonso Álvarez de Pineda known?

Question 2
2.

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the conquistadores in traveling to the Americas?

Question 3
3.

What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

Question 4
4.

Which was an immediate impact of the Age of Exploration?

Question 5
5.

* Maize and Potatoes were grown in Europe
* Millions of Africans suffered during the Middle Passage
* Smallpox had devastating effects on native peoples
* Spanish language is used in much of Latin America

Which global interaction is illustrated by these statements?

Question 6
6.

Why did Spanish interest in Texas decline in the 1540s?

Question 7
7.

*Natives learned the Spanish culture
*Spain created settlements in Texas
* The French were forced off Texas land

The list above best represents -

Question 8
8.

Spain created the mission-presidio system in Texas to spread its culture in the undeveloped land. Which answer choice below shows a RESULT of the system?

Question 9
9.

The policy of mercantilism was intended to -

Question 10
10.

One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage of Columbus to the west was to -

Question 11
11.

Which of the following are NOT one of the reasons that Cabeza de Vaca was able to stay alive?

Question 12
12.

Which of the following best explains the impact of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle?

Question 13
13.

True Or False - Spain only regained interest in Texas after learning that the French had built a fort there.

Question 14
14.

True Or False - LaSalle’s goal to build a colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River ended up being a failure.

Question 15
15.

True Or False - The natives preferred working with the Spanish over the French.

Question 16
16.

Define "mercantilism".

Question 17
17.

Define "nationalism".

Question 18
18.

Define "Imperialism".

Question 19
19.

What caused Spain to become interested in settling East Texas in the late 1600’s?

Question 20
20.

In the early 1700s, France established several colonies and forts along the Mississippi River to

Question 21
21.

Which of the following was a characteristic of Spanish Colonization of Texas?

Question 22
22.

Presidios were:

Question 23
23.

After contact with Europeans in the 1500’s, millions of native peoples died as a result of

Question 24
24.

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of the missions in Texas?

Question 25
25.

Do you think the Mission System should be considered a success or a failure for the Spanish? Justify your response in 1-2 sentences.