US History Midterm 2024

Front

Which country funded Christopher Columbus' voyage to the "New World"?

Back

Spain

Front

What early explorers were most interested in finding? Options: Water routes to the New World, Water routes to Africa's west coast, Water routes to Asia, Water routes to the Middle East

Back

Water routes to Asia

Front

Why is the Western Hemisphere referred to as the New World?

Back

The Eastern Hemisphere did not even know this existed before the Age of Exploration.

Front

Which massive continent do you need to navigate around to reach Asia?

Back

Africa

Front

Which trade routes from the ancient and medieval period was no longer an option to buy goods from Asia? Options: Trans-Saharan Trade, Indian Ocean Trade, Mediterranean Trade

Back

Silk Road

Front

Three motivations for European explorers: God, Gold, and ______.

Back

Glory

Front

Which was the first successful English settlement in North America?

Back

Jamestown

Front

Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620?

Back

Plymouth

Front

Which colony was established by the Puritans in 1630?

Back

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Front

Which colony is known as the 'Lost Colony'? Options: Plymouth Colony, Roanoke Colony, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Jamestown Colony

Back

Roanoke Colony