Early European Explortion Exam

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25 questions
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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?

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What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

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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?

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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 -

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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?

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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 -

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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?

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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.

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

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Define "mercantilism".

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Define "nationalism".

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Define "Imperialism".

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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

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

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Presidios were:

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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?

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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.