Early European Explortion Exam

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For what achievement is Alonso Álvarez de Pineda known?

introducing horses to North America

creating the first map of the northern Gulf of Mexico

bringing the potato back to Europe

discovering the Pacific Ocean

SS.7.1c

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

to become wealthy by finding gold

to gain glory by winning great victories

to obtain land for themselves

to befriend the American Indians

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What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

Native American diseases destroyed European populations.

The exchange of foods and animals had a dramatic impact on later societies.

Llamas began to be used as beasts of burden.

The slave trade became less profitable.

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Which was an immediate impact of the Age of Exploration?

Islamic culture spread across Africa and Asia

European influence spread to the Western hemisphere

independence movements developed in Asia and Africa

military dictatorships were established throughout Europe

SS.7.1a

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* 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?

Silk Road trade

Agricultural Revolution

Columbian Exchange

Urbanization

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

The Apaches killed many Spaniards in raids.

The Columbian Exchange ended.

Queen Isabella died.

Explorers failed to find gold or other treasure.

SS.7.2b

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Natives learned the Spanish culture
Spain created settlements in Texas
* The French were forced off Texas land
The list above best represents -

arguments that Spanish missions were a failure

the causes of the French and Indian War

arguments that Spanish missions were successful

the reason Spain abandoned it’s claim on Texas

SS.7.2c

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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?

The Spanish wanted to teach Indians the Spanish way of life in Texas

The Spanish culture had no influence in Texas

Spanish communities grew around the missions as the Spanish culture influenced Texas.

The Spanish wanted to convert the Indians to Christianity.

SS.7.2c

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The policy of mercantilism was intended to -

bring wealth to European governments

end slavery in the Americas

promote racial equality in New Spain

establish religious freedom in New Spain

SS.7.1a

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

obtain military technology

find a more direct trade route to Asia

make contact with the Aztec Empire

trade in established ports in the Americas

SS.7.1a

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

Cabeza de Vaca acted as a medicine man.

He befriended the Karankawa Indians.

He killed any natives who tried to take him captive.

He escaped when he found an opportunity along with Estevancio.

SS.7.2b

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

He established the first European settlement in Texas, giving France a claim to the land of Texas

He settled New Mexico/El Paso and brutally punished natives who resisted by amputating their feet

He was a Spanish priest who fought for better treatment of natives in New Spain

He was a Spanish explorer who searched for cities of gold throughout New Mexico and Texas, but ultimately failed

SS.7.2b

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

Tačno

Netačno

SS.7.2b

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

Tačno

Netačno

SS.7.2b

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

Tačno

Netačno

SS.7.2b

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Define "mercantilism".

A large government system where a nation increases its power through conquering new lands and establishing colonies.

Loyalty to one’s nation and promotion of its interest above all else

Increasing a nation’s power by gaining gold, precious metals, and/ or money.

SS.7.2b

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Define "nationalism".

A large government system where a nation increases its power through conquering new lands and establishing colonies.

Loyalty to one’s nation and promotion of its interest above all else

Increasing a nation’s power by gaining gold, precious metals, and/ or money.

SS.7.2b

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Define "Imperialism".

A large government system where a nation increases its power through conquering new lands and establishing colonies.

Loyalty to one’s nation and promotion of its interest above all else

Increasing a nation’s power by gaining gold, precious metals, and/ or money.

SS.7.2b

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

the French began exploring the area.

they began trading with the Caddos.

they discovered gold in the region

they finished exploring New Mexico.

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

reinforce France’s claim to the lands and establish trade with the natives.

operate large rice farms.

convert Native Americans to Christianity.

to conquer the natives and establish encomiendas.

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

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?

Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas.

Missions were built to strengthen Spanish claims to the land in Texas.

American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas.

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Presidios were:

forts built to protect people living in the missions

colleges for training priests

schools for civilizing the indios barbaros

churches used to convert natives to Christianity

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

new foods, which the native people could not digest.

religious persecution resulting from the Spanish Inquisition

new diseases to which the native peoples had no natural immunity.

slavery and the terrible conditions on their sea journey to Europe.

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

Indians rejected life on the missions

Indians did not want to become Spanish citizens and only lived on missions for protection.

Disease killed many of the Indians living in the missions

Maintaining control of Texas was no longer important to Spain.

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Early European Explortion Exam

For what achievement is Alonso Álvarez de Pineda known?

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

What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

Which was an immediate impact of the Age of Exploration?

* 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 AmericaWhich global interaction is illustrated by these statements?

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

*Natives learned the Spanish culture*Spain created settlements in Texas* The French were forced off Texas landThe list above best represents -

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?

The policy of mercantilism was intended to -

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

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

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

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

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

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

Define "mercantilism".

Define "nationalism".

Define "Imperialism".

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

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

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

Presidios were:

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

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

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

For what achievement is Alonso Álvarez de Pineda known?

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

What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

Which was an immediate impact of the Age of Exploration?

* 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 AmericaWhich global interaction is illustrated by these statements?

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

*Natives learned the Spanish culture*Spain created settlements in Texas* The French were forced off Texas landThe list above best represents -

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?

The policy of mercantilism was intended to -

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

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

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

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

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

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

Define "mercantilism".

Define "nationalism".

Define "Imperialism".

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

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

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

Presidios were:

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

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

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

* 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?

Natives learned the Spanish culture
Spain created settlements in Texas
* The French were forced off Texas land
The list above best represents -

* 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?

Natives learned the Spanish culture
Spain created settlements in Texas
* The French were forced off Texas land
The list above best represents -