AKS 38 Quiz Review

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• a trade agreement between Colombia and the Portuguese

• a peace treaty with the Aztec signed by Christopher Columbus

• the movement of people, goods, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds

• the trade for gold, silver, and platinum between American Indians and Europeans

Which navigational tool made it possible for sailors to determine direction without depending on the sun or stars?

• the astrolabe

• the marine chronometer

• the magnetic compass

• the sextant

Why were large numbers of slaves forced to come to the New World?

• to provide agricultural labor

• to assist Christian missionaries

• to teach settlers important farming skills

• to defend settlements from American Indians

What three regions made up the Triangular Trade during the late 1500s?

• Asia, Africa, and Europe

• the Americas, Europe and Asia

• Europe, Africa and the Americas

• New England, the Caribbean, Asia

Which Spanish conquistador is known for conquering the Aztecs in Mexico? (I know we did not go over this, just give your best guess)

• Juan de Salazar
• Hernán Cortés
• Diego Velázquez
• Francisco Pizarro

What was the purpose of Zheng He’s voyages?

• To colonize the New World

• To show Chinese superiority

• To keep China isolated

• To promote Chinese warfare

How did developments in cartography assist European explorers?

• Explorers had access to more accurate maps

• Explorers could measure the passage of time on their voyages.

• Explorers could travel further distances and carry more cargo.

• Explorers could easily navigate through open sea.

According to the map, which country explored the farthest south?

• Spain
• England
• Holland
• France

Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes a conquistador?

(conquistador = Spanish conqueror)

• led expeditions to create colonies for France

• attempted to convert the natives to Anglicanism (The Church of England)

• maintained peaceful relationships with the natives

• fought with other conquistadors for the wealth acquired