AP US History Diagnostic: 1491-1754

Last updated 6 months ago

8 questions

Instructions

This diagnostic test assesses students' understanding of Native American societies, Spanish colonization, and relevant social themes. It serves as an introduction to AP US History and evaluates initial readiness.

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AP US History Diagnostic: 1491-1754

Last updated 6 months ago

8 questions

Instructions

This diagnostic test assesses students' understanding of Native American societies, Spanish colonization, and relevant social themes. It serves as an introduction to AP US History and evaluates initial readiness.

Required

Question 1

A) Native Americans had a minimal impact on the continent.

B) European settlers introduced all major agricultural techniques.

C) Native American societies significantly shaped the North American continent.

D) The 'Three Sisters' crops were European innovations.

Required

Question 2

Which of the following is a key supporting detail mentioned in the passage?

A) Europeans did not benefit from Native American agricultural techniques.

B) Trade networks contributed to cultural and technological exchange.

C) The bow and arrow were first developed by European settlers.

D) The 'Three Sisters' crops were solely used for local consumption.

Required

Question 3

Construct a thesis statement about the impact of social media on identity formation among teenagers today.

Required

Question 4

What was the primary economic activity of the French colonies in North America during the 17th century?

A) Farming

B) Fur trading

C) Mining

D) Shipbuilding

Required

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Native American tribes and European settlers in the early years of colonization?

A) Complete isolation

B) Continuous warfare 

C) Complex alliances and trade relationships

D) Immediate unification against a common enemy

Required

Question 6

The Columbian Exchange led to significant changes in both Europe and the Americas. One significant change in the Americas was:

A) The introduction of the horse

B) The decline of transatlantic slavery

C) The discovery of gold in every territory

D) The end of European colonization

Required

Question 7

Which colony was established as a haven for Quakers in the 17th century?

A) Virginia

B) Massachusetts

C) Pennsylvania

D) Georgia

Required

Question 8

What was the primary reason for the Pueblo Revolt against Spanish colonizers in 1680?

A) Disputes over land

B) Spanish imposition of Catholicism 

C) Trade disagreements 

D) Spanish abandonment of the region

Question 1

A) Native Americans had a minimal impact on the continent.

B) European settlers introduced all major agricultural techniques.

C) Native American societies significantly shaped the North American continent.

D) The 'Three Sisters' crops were European innovations.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key supporting detail mentioned in the passage?

A) Europeans did not benefit from Native American agricultural techniques.

B) Trade networks contributed to cultural and technological exchange.

C) The bow and arrow were first developed by European settlers.

D) The 'Three Sisters' crops were solely used for local consumption.

Question 3

Construct a thesis statement about the impact of social media on identity formation among teenagers today.

Question 4

What was the primary economic activity of the French colonies in North America during the 17th century?

A) Farming

B) Fur trading

C) Mining

D) Shipbuilding

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Native American tribes and European settlers in the early years of colonization?

A) Complete isolation

B) Continuous warfare 

C) Complex alliances and trade relationships

D) Immediate unification against a common enemy

Question 6

The Columbian Exchange led to significant changes in both Europe and the Americas. One significant change in the Americas was:

A) The introduction of the horse

B) The decline of transatlantic slavery

C) The discovery of gold in every territory

D) The end of European colonization

Question 7

Which colony was established as a haven for Quakers in the 17th century?

A) Virginia

B) Massachusetts

C) Pennsylvania

D) Georgia

Question 8

What was the primary reason for the Pueblo Revolt against Spanish colonizers in 1680?

A) Disputes over land

B) Spanish imposition of Catholicism 

C) Trade disagreements 

D) Spanish abandonment of the region