Early Americans & Explorers Quiz

What is another name for the Iroquois?

• People of the Plains

• People of the Longhouse

• People of the Mountains

• People of the River

Which confederacy is a famous example of a confederation?

• The Roman Empire

• The Iroquois Confederacy

• The British Commonwealth

• The United Nations

Image of a longhouse with people and surroundings.

• A traditional dwelling used by indigenous peoples.

• A modern skyscraper in a city.

• A medieval castle in Europe.

• A futuristic space station.

Wampum is associated with which geographical area?

• Western Plains

• Eastern Woodlands

• Southern Deserts

• Northern Tundra

What color are traditional Wampum beads often?

• Red and yellow

• Blue and green

• Purple and white

• Black and orange

What is one function of Wampum in historical contexts?

• Entertainment

• Treaty recording

• Fashion

• Cooking

Wampum beads were primarily used by which group?

• Farmers

• Eastern Woodlands tribes

• Fishermen

• Miners

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• A widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, and more between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World

• A military alliance in the 15th century

• A cultural festival in South America

Which of the following was a cultural impact of the Columbian Exchange?

• Isolation of cultures

• Exchange of cultural practices and ideas

• Destruction of all cultural heritage

• Uniformity of global culture

Which of the following was NOT transferred during the Columbian Exchange?

• Ideas

• Human populations

• Space technology

• Animals