The People's History: Howard Zinn Chapter 1 Quiz

Which event is considered as the beginning of the colonization of the Americas?

• Arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492

• Arrival of Vasco da Gama in 1498

• Arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521

• Arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1493

Which Native American civilization was known for building impressive stone cities like Machu Picchu and Cusco?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Cherokee

• Inca

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

How did the colonization of the Americas impact indigenous peoples?

• It improved the lives of indigenous peoples.

• It led to the assimilation of indigenous peoples.

• It had no impact on indigenous peoples.

• It had a devastating impact on indigenous peoples.

Which Native American leader led a rebellion against the English settlers in Virginia in 1676?

• Nathaniel Bacon

• Sitting Bull

• Pocahontas

• Crazy Horse

Which European country was the first to establish colonies in the Americas?

• France

• Portugal

• Italy

• Spain

Which Native American civilization built impressive stone structures like Chichen Itza and Tikal?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Hopi

• Mayan

What was the main motivation for European exploration of the Americas?

• To find new trade routes and gain wealth and power.

• To establish colonies and expand their empires.

• To discover new lands and claim them for their own.

• To spread Christianity and convert the indigenous people.

Which Native American tribe successfully resisted Spanish colonization in present-day New Mexico?

• Pueblo

• Sioux

• Apache

• Cherokee

Which rebellion in the early 18th century was led by Native American tribes against British colonists in the Southeast?

• French and Indian War

• Mexican-American War

• Yamasee War

• American Revolution