Early European Explortion Exam
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25 questions
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For what achievement is Alonso Álvarez de Pineda known?
For what achievement is Alonso Álvarez de Pineda known?
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Which of the following was NOT a goal of the conquistadores in traveling to the Americas?
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the conquistadores in traveling to the Americas?
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What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
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Which was an immediate impact of the Age of Exploration?
Which was an immediate impact of the Age of Exploration?
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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?
* 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?
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Why did Spanish interest in Texas decline in the 1540s?
Why did Spanish interest in Texas decline in the 1540s?
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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 -
*Natives learned the Spanish culture
*Spain created settlements in Texas
* The French were forced off Texas land
The list above best represents -
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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?
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?
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The policy of mercantilism was intended to -
The policy of mercantilism was intended to -
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One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage of Columbus to the west was to -
One reason Spain sponsored the first voyage of Columbus to the west was to -
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Which of the following are NOT one of the reasons that Cabeza de Vaca was able to stay alive?
Which of the following are NOT one of the reasons that Cabeza de Vaca was able to stay alive?
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Which of the following best explains the impact of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle?
Which of the following best explains the impact of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle?
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True Or False - Spain only regained interest in Texas after learning that the French had built a fort there.
True Or False - Spain only regained interest in Texas after learning that the French had built a fort there.
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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.
True Or False - LaSalle’s goal to build a colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River ended up being a failure.
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True Or False - The natives preferred working with the Spanish over the French.
True Or False - The natives preferred working with the Spanish over the French.
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Define "mercantilism".
Define "mercantilism".
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Define "nationalism".
Define "nationalism".
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Define "Imperialism".
Define "Imperialism".
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What caused Spain to become interested in settling East Texas in the late 1600’s?
What caused Spain to become interested in settling East Texas in the late 1600’s?
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In the early 1700s, France established several colonies and forts along the Mississippi River to
In the early 1700s, France established several colonies and forts along the Mississippi River to
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Which of the following was a characteristic of Spanish Colonization of Texas?
Which of the following was a characteristic of Spanish Colonization of Texas?
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Presidios were:
Presidios were:
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After contact with Europeans in the 1500’s, millions of native peoples died as a result of
After contact with Europeans in the 1500’s, millions of native peoples died as a result of
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Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of the missions in Texas?
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of the missions in Texas?
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Do you think the Mission System should be considered a success or a failure for the Spanish? Justify your response in 1-2 sentences.
Do you think the Mission System should be considered a success or a failure for the Spanish? Justify your response in 1-2 sentences.