Review ELS assessment 3

The introduction of which animal greatly affected the lifestyles of Native American tribes, particularly in the Plains region?

• Goats

• Cattle

• Horses

• Sheep

What is Hernando de Soto best known for?

• discovering Greenland

• naming the Pacific Ocean

• establishing the first French settlement in Canada

• being the first European to view the Mississippi River

Which of the following aided the spread of Buddhism in China before the Tang Dynasty?

• the opening of the Silk Road

• the invention of gunpowder

• the introduction of Confucianism

• the construction of the Great Wall

Which civilization is best known for its intricate calendar system and astronomical studies that formed the basis for their agricultural practices?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Incan

• Olmec

During Columbus’ four voyages to the Americas, what did he hope to find?

• gold

• trade routes to Asia

• land

• religious freedom

Which of the following is the cause of the competition between Spain and Portugal in the 15th and 16th centuries to discover new trade routes?

• political rivalry

• shared cultural ties

• similar agricultural interests

• the desire to merge into a single kingdom

How was the caravel, introduced during the Age of Discovery, significant?

• the caravel could measure time accurately at sea

• the caravel was a type of fast and maneuverable ship

• the caravel allowed explorers to read maps underwater

• the caravel was a tool used to determine one's position by the North Star

The Aztecs developed a unique agricultural system known as chinampas. What were these?

• terraced plots on hillsides

• the caravel allowed explorers to read maps underwater

• floating gardens on lake surfaces

• underground irrigation channels

Which body of water lies to the east of both the Korean Peninsula and Japan?

• Yellow River

• Pacific Ocean

• Yangtze River

• Plateau of Tibet

How did Portuguese commerce benefit from Vasco da Gama’s voyage around the southern tip of Africa?

• It made commerce with Muslim caravans easier.

• It allowed goods to be purchased directly from India.

• It provided access to markets for manufactured goods in China.

• It supplied a more direct route for raw materials from the Americas.