Native American and Early Colonial History Worksheet

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Which of the following was NOT a crop indigenous to the Americas? Maize, Potatoes, Wheat, Squash

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Wheat

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The Columbian Exchange resulted in:

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The spread of European diseases to the Americas, the introduction of new plants and animals to Europe, and a significant decline in Native American populations.

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Which Native American group formed a political union of five independent tribes?

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The Iroquois Confederation

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What was the primary purpose of totem poles in Northwest Native American cultures?

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To preserve history, legends, and myths

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The "three sisters" in Native American agriculture referred to:

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Corn, squash, and beans

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Which European explorer's voyage led to Spanish colonization and enslavement of Native Americans?

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Christopher Columbus

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What was the Middle Passage?

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The journey across the Atlantic from Africa to the Americas

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What significant change occurred in Great Plains Native American culture after the introduction of horses?

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Some tribes transitioned from farming to buffalo hunting.

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The Cahokia settlement was notable for:

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Its large population of nearly 30,000 people

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The Hopewell culture is known for: Building large earthen mounds, Developing advanced fishing techniques, Creating the first written language in North America, Establishing the first democratic government

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Building large earthen mounds