Unit 1 Review: Two Worlds Collide

Which of the following best describes the motivation that caused European explorers to find a way to sail to Asia, otherwise known as the "Three G's"

• Gifts, Gold, and Glory

• God, Gold, and Glory

• Gold, God, Gluten

• Gold, Glory, and Silver

The most dramatic effect of European settlers on Native Americas was

• War

• Disease

• alliances

• Growth in fur trade

What was the main product that the French and Dutch traded for with the Native Americans...aka how did they make their $$$?

• Furs

• Gold

• Silver

• Slaves

What area(s) in the New World did the Spanish Colonize?

• Quebec

• Louisiana Territory

• Mexico, Peru

• New York, New Jersey

Which reason for seeking colonies was shared by the Spanish, French, and Dutch rulers?

• to gain wealth and power

• to discover new farming methods

• to spread Protestant religion

• to avoid political conflict in Europe

Which conquistador conquered the Aztecs and colonized present-day Mexico for Spain?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Robert De La Salle

• Hernan Cortes

• Samuel Champlain

How did the impact of the French differ from that of the Spanish in the New World?

• The French played a greater role in converting Native Americans to Christianity.

• The French played a great role in securing religious freedom in the New World.

• The French played a greater role in establishing the fur trade with Native Americans.

• The French played a greater role in curbing the expansion of Dutch colonies in the New World.

Which European power established settlements along the Hudson River to grow crops and promote trade?

• Spain

• France

• English

• Dutch

How did religious competition affect the colonization of North America

• Most colonists converted to Native America religions.

• Dutch officials persecuted colonists with different religious beliefs.

• France and Spain sent priests to convert Native American colonies

• There was no religious competition in the North American colonies.

What are some of the effects of the Colombian Exchange had on the Americas?

• Native America populations were decimated by disease

• New technologies came to the Americas

• Plants and Animals were exchanged between Europe and the Americas

• All are correct