Three Worlds Meet Study Guide

What was the main role of the clan mothers in Iroquois communities?

• They were forced to do all of the work

• They hunted for food

• They were the leaders

• They fought with each other

Which term describes a group of families that share a common ancestor?

• Dictatorship

• Clan

• Monarchy

• Elective Government

Long ago what could sailors use to determine their latitude while saling?

• Aztec Calendar

• Compass

• GPS Tracking

• Astrolabe

Why did the Europeans want sea routes to get to Asia?

• The Europeans wanted to have sea adventures

• The land routes did not reach Asia

• It was too difficult for horses to cross the mountains

• It was much quicker, easier, and cheaper to travel by sea.

What economic change took place in Europe during the Age of Exploration?

• Nations issued loans to improve trade

• America became an economic recess

• The demand for luxury items like silk and spices decreased

• The demand for luxury items like silk and spices increased

In the 16th century, the growth of Northern and Western African villages was a result of trading gold for which of the following?

• cotton

• maize

• salt

• slaves

Which was the MAIN cause of conflict between the Native Americans and settlers?

• There was not enough food for everyone

• The two cultures had different beliefs and traditions

• The two cultures had different homes

• There were not enough natural resources for everyone

How did the European exploration of the New World affect relations between Spain, England, and France?

• The exploring countries formed a trade alliance

• They cooperated with each other to share information

• They issued loans without interest to other European nations

• The competition for resources raised tensions between them.

Read the passage.

"The Great Chief in Washington sends word that he wishes to buy our land. How can you buy or sell the sky the

warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us. We do not own the freshness of the air or the sparkle of

the water. How can you buy them from us? Every part of this earth is sacred to my people."

-Chief Seattle to President Franklin Pierce, 1855

What does Chief Seattle believe about owning land?

• The land belongs to the Europeans

• The land belongs to the Native Americans

• The land belongs to everyone

• The land belongs to Chief Seattle

How did the voyages of Columbus Change life in Europe?

• They introduced new foods and spices to Europe

• Europeans learned a shorter route to Asia

• Horses were introduced to Spain.

• People learned that the Earth was flat.