Review: The Early Americas and European Exploration

Based what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement BEST explains why people in West Africa eat manioc?

• Early American Indians brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.

• As part of the trade routes, European explorers brought manioc Africa.

In what way might Spain's decision to claim land in North America be considered controversial?

• Spanish explorers conquered territory already inhabited by American Indians.

• Spanish explorers promised to free the slaves of North America.

Which phrase provides the BEST example of how the Pueblo people modified the environment in which they lived?

• played games on ballcourts

• building dams and tanks

The increase in travel and trade led to a rebirth of artistic and technological innovation in Europe. This was known as:

• the Renaissance

• the Middle Ages

The Olmec cultivated a surplus of food that could feed a large population. This made it possible to:

• support a civilization and cities

• build complex residential buildings.

During the Middle Ages, trade between North Africa and Eurasia led to

• cultural diffusion

• religious restrictions

Which of the following statements BEST describes the importance of the voyage around the world led by Magellan?

• The trip proved that traveling around the globe was nearly impossible with current navigation tools.

• The voyage proved that there was a westward all-water route to Asia.

How do scholars know that the Vikings had traveled to North America prior to Columbus's voyage?

• The Vikings left written records and archaeological evidence.

• The Inuit have passed down oral histories about their battles with the Vikings.

Which of the following later inspired Benjamin Franklin to unite the colonists in the 1700s?

• the prospect of gold

• the structure of the Iroquois League

One impact of the Columbian Exchange was:

• The destruction of the natural landscape due to grazing cattle.

• The population boom of domesticated animals that escaped into the wild.