1st SW SS 14-26

14. 14. Which American Indian group created the kachina, a doll that represented natural forces and educators?

• A. The Hopi

• B. The Cheyenne

15. 15. Which tool helped European sailors know how far they had sailed from the equator?

• A. Modern maps

• B. The astrolabe

16. 16. How did compass help European explorers navigate their ships?

• A. It allowed them to sail at night.

• B. It told them which direction they were going.

17. 17. Why did the Portuguese set up trading posts along the west coast of Africa in the early 1400s?

• C. To challenge the power of Prince Henry's navigation tool

• D. To create a central location for the buying and selling of goods

18. 18. Which of the following was an improvement in shipbuilding in the 1400s?

• A. Triangular sails that controlled the wind

• B. Wooden decks that resisted water proofing

19. 19. Which of the following was a reason Cortes took Moctezuma prisoner?

• A. Cortes wanted to conquer the Aztecs

• B. Cortes wanted to take Moctezuma back in Spain.

20. 20. Ponce de Leon, De Soto, and Coronado failed to find riches, treasures, or fountains of youth. Yet, why can it be concluded that their expeditions were still very important?

• A. They taught American Indians about advanced technology.

• B. They introduced Europeans to new lands and discoveries.

21. 21. Many settlers moved to New Spain to-

• A. spread Christianity

• B. trade for silk and spices

22. 22. How did mapmakers help European sailors improve their navigation?

• A. They created more accurate maps

• B. They taught sailors how to operate the new caravel ships

23. 23. How did the caravel differ from earlier ships?

• C. It had square sails to make it faster than earlier ships.

• D. It was smaller, lighter, and could be more easily controlled.