Native American History Quiz

Which language families were spoken by Native Americans in North Carolina?

• Algonquian, Iroquoian, Siouan

• Navajo, Cherokee, Sioux

• Apache, Hopi, Iroquois

• Algonquian, Cherokee, Sioux

What does "Pre-Contact" refer to?

• Time period after European arrival

• Time period between the Bering Strait crossing and European arrival

• Time period before the Bering Strait crossing

• Time period of early European exploration

What was a significant effect of European contact on Native Americans?

• Increase in Native American population

• Cultural preservation and stability

• Disease, cultural disruption, and population decline

• Enhanced agricultural technologies

What was a major geographic barrier to settlement in North Carolina?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Outer Banks

• Mississippi River

• Great Lakes

Who was the first European to make contact with North Carolina?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

• John Cabot

Select the correct term or event from the list provided. Pre-Contact Characteristics of Native American Societies:

• Simple social structures

• Advanced agricultural techniques

• Complex social structures and economies

• Homogeneous cultural traditions

Reasons for European Exploration are often summarized as the:

• Three P’s

• Three C’s

• Three G’s

• Three R’s

Which voyage was led by John White?

• First Voyage (1584)

• Second Voyage (1585)

• Third Voyage (1587)

• Fourth Voyage (1590)