History Semester 1 Exam

Which early American Civilization was the largest?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Olmec

• Maya

Which group of native American people is known for its extensive irrigation systems?

• Mississippians

• Hohokam

• Chinook

• Mound Builders

But what name is Illinois largest Earthworks complex known

• Seneca

• Pueblo Bonito

• Mesa Verde

• Cahokia

Why did ancient peoples probably first come to the Americas?

• To seek religious freedom

• to hunt animals for food

• to plant and and harvest crops

• to find trading partners

Which of these was a land bridge from another continent to North America?

• Alaska

• Atlantic Ocean

• Beringia

• Bering Strait

After the arrival of Europeans, Native Americans died because of

• Starvation

• exposure to heat

• disease

• overcrowded conditions

After the fall of the Roman Empire Western Europe was dominated by

• The Renaissance

• The Catholic Church

• China

• the New Roman Empire

Which of these powerful Empires was conquered by Hernan Cortes?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

Which of these is a navigation tool?

• a crussade

• an astrolabe

• a junk

• a caravel

Why did Portugal want to explore the world?

• to test their technology

• to find new trade routs to Asia

• to rule the world

• to satisfy their curiosity