Exploration and Native Americans Quiz

What was the name of the first group of people who came to the Americas?

• Paleo-Indians

• Vikings

• Mayans

• Aztecs

How did the first group of people get to the Americas?

• By ship

• By walking over a land bridge

• By flying

• By swimming

How do we know about the first group of people who came to the Americas?

• Through written records

• Through oral traditions

• Through artifacts and remains

• Through photographs

What allowed Native Americans to stop a hunter and gathering lifestyle and settle in one location?

• Farming and domestication of animals

• The discovery of gold

• The arrival of Europeans

• The development of advanced technology

What adaptions to the environment did the Iroquois use to make their homes?

• Igloos

• Teepees

• Longhouses

• Caves

Why did Native American groups have different types of houses?

• They wanted to show off their wealth

• They had different architectural preferences

• They needed to use their environment to fit their needs

• They wanted to confuse their enemies

What was the goal of Hiawatha among the Iroquois?

• To increase cooperation between tribes

• To conquer other tribes

• To become the chief of all tribes

• To start a war with Europeans

What technological advancements made exploration possible?

• The printing press, gunpowder, and paper

• The steam engine, electricity, and telegraph

• The caravel, compass, and rudder

• The internet, smartphones, and GPS

Why did Europeans want to explore and find new trade routes?

• To find new sources of chocolate

• To spread their language and culture

• To discover new species of animals

• To gain wealth, fame, and spread Christianity

Where did Christopher Columbus think he had landed when he 'discovered' the Americas?

• India

• China

• Africa

• Australia