Exploration and Colonization of the Americas Quiz

Which European explorer's arrival in 1492 marked the beginning of European conquest in the Americas?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

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What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?

• Chichen Itza

• Cuzco

• Tenochtitlán

• Machu Picchu

Which country claimed the Mississippi River valley and named it Louisiana in 1682?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

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What was the primary reason for the English settlers to establish a colony in Jamestown, Virginia?

• To trade with Native Americans

• To prevent Spanish expansion

• To find gold

• To establish a religious haven

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Which group of settlers wanted to separate from the Church of England and founded Plymouth colony?

• Catholics

• Quakers

• Pilgrims

• Puritans

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What was one of the most dangerous weapons Europeans brought to the Americas?

• Cannons

• Firearms

• Diseases

• Swords

Which explorer is credited with 'discovering' the Pacific Ocean while in Panama?

• Hernán Cortés

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Francisco Pizarro

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

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What was a common theme explored in Native American oral traditions?

• Reverence for nature

• Monotheism

• Industrialization

• Colonial expansion

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Which of the following best describes the writings of colonial writers like William Bradford?

• Scientific and analytical

• Fictional and imaginative

• Elaborate and ornate

• Plain and straightforward

What was the primary motivation behind the writings of early colonial writers?

• Religious beliefs

• Entertainment

• Economic gain

• Political power