Final Review #1

What is the most widely accepted theory of human migration to North America?

• The first Americans traveled by boat along the coast

• Humans existed in the Americas from the beginning of time

• The first Americans followed their food source across the land bridge

• The first Americans were brought over as slaves in the 1500s

Why did 8 cultural groups of Native Americans develop in North America?

• They all had different religions and languages

• A variety of environmental conditions existed throughout the continent

• Each area had different customs

• They were conquered by competing European countries

Which of the following was NOT a European nation that claimed land in the Americas?

• Spain

• Italy

• France

• England

What European nation first claimed land in present day New York?

• England

• France

• Netherlands

• Spain

What European nation created the largest empire in the New World?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Russia

What were European explorers originally seeking on their journey?

• Land to claim for their country

• Shorter route to Asia

• To seek a new route to Africa

• Find water route through the Mediterranean Sea

What nations were the "Old" World?

• North and South America

• Europe, Africa & Asia

• North America, Europe & Africa

• Africa, Australia & South America

Which of the following is NOT an impact of European Exploration on Native Americans?

• Native Americans lost their tribal lands

• Native Americans were wiped out from diseases

• Natives were enslaved by Europeans

• Native Americans gained lands in Europe

Where were English colonial settlements located?

• Central America

• Atlantic Coast

• Pacific Coast

• South America

What is not a G of European Exploration

• Glory

• God

• Grace

• Gold