Exploration Chapter 2 Retest

Who conquered the Aztec and Incan empires?

• Hernán Cortés

• Henry Hudson

• Vasco da Gama

• Francisco Pizarro

Who was the first European to set foot on continental North American approximately 500 years before Christopher Columbus?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Leif Erikson

• Ferdinand Magellan

• James Cook

What was the Columbian exchange?

• The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World

• The exchange of goods between Spain and Portugal

• The trade route between Europe and Asia

• The colonization of the Americas by European powers

What were the primary motivations behind the age of exploration?

• To discover new lands, spread religious beliefs, and accumulate wealth

• To escape political conflicts, seek freedom, and explore uncharted territories

• To advance scientific knowledge, improve navigation techniques, and study exotic wildlife

• To establish diplomatic relations, promote cultural exchange, and expand influence

What did the desire to convert people to Christianity and the demand for Asian trade goods lead to?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Renaissance

• The Age of Exploration

Where did the Dutch set up their first colonies in North America?

• New York and New Jersey

• Virginia and Maryland

• Florida and Georgia

• Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Which present day states were part of Spanish territory?

• New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey

• California, Texas, and Florida

• Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island

Why were the Spanish (Cortes and Pizzaro) able to defeat the Aztec and Inca empires?

• Superior military technology, alliances with indigenous groups, and diseases

• Large armies, advanced tactics, and superior leadership

• Strategic locations, fortified cities, and strong navies

• Economic resources, political stability, and cultural superiority

Who was the first European explorer to circumnavigate the globe?

• James Cook

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

What did the decimation of the native population of the Americas and the need for plantation labor lead to?

• The Atlantic slave trade

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Enlightenment