Clash of the Empires Quiz

The Europeans offered _________ in exchange for furs, pelts, and leather.

• manufactured goods

• raw materials

• agricultural products

• precious metals

The Iroquois relied on _________ to travel, connect, and trade.

• waterways

• railroads

• airplanes

• highways

Why did Mary Jemison and her husband, Sheninjee, decided to leave their home in the South? How far did they travel to get to the Genesee River in New York?

• Sheninjee was afraid the white people would come take Mary away.

• Mary wanted to leave because of Sheninjee's family.

• They traveled 700 miles to get to New York.

• They traveled 2000 miles to get to New York.

Why was it important for the French to be kept out of the Ohio Country?

• If the French controlled the Ohio Country, the British would not be able to become rich by selling the land.

• To establish a neutral zone between French and British territories

• To allow Native American tribes to settle freely

• To promote trade exclusively with the Spanish

What did Europeans call the French and Indian War?

• The Seven Years' War

• The Hundred Years' War

• The War of the Roses

• The Napoleonic Wars

Why was Jumonville’s death an important event?

• It sparked a series of events that set the world on a course for war.

• It was a significant diplomatic incident.

• It led to a peace treaty between France and Britain.

• It had no major historical impact.

How did the weather contribute to George Washington’s defeat at Fort Necessity?

• It was so hot that the soldiers were unable to fight.

• It rained, so the gunpowder in the muskets got wet.

• It was snowy and cold, and Washington’s men did not have winter uniforms.

• It rained so long the ground turned to mud and the men could not run away.

When did George Washington lead his defeated men back to Virginia?

• May 10, 1754

• June 15, 1754

• July 4, 1754

• Aug. 23, 1754

George Washington was considered ambitious.

• True

• False

Tanaghrisson, the Half King Iroquois Indian, told both the French and the British he would trade with them.

• True

• False