7th grade semester exam

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The encounter between the peoples of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres sparked a global exchange of goods and ideas called the:

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Columbian Exchange

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King ________ and Queen ________ sent Christopher Columbus to find an eastern route to Asia:

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Ferdinand, Isabella

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When Columbus landed, he thought he had arrived in: Africa, Asia, North America

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Asia

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What was the main motivation for the conquistadors in the Americas? Options: Spread democracy, Establish schools, Trade with Native Americans

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Find wealth, land, and glory

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What was the main reason for the decline of the Native American population in the Americas?

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Diseases brought by Europeans

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In 1619, what marked the beginning of representative government in Virginia?

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Establishment of the House of Burgesses

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Which group established Plymouth Colony in 1620?

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The Pilgrims

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Which document helped establish a form of self-government for Plymouth Colony?

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The Mayflower Compact

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The French and Indian War started in __________ and was part of a larger conflict known as the __________.

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1754, Seven Years’ War

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In 1754, delegates from seven colonies gathered in Albany to cement an alliance with the __________ and to plan a united colonial government.

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Iroquois Confederacy