Unit 0 Mid-Point Quiz

Which Native American culture is associated with Cahokia?

• Mississippian Culture

• Great Plains Tribes

• Pueblo Tribes

• Iroquois Confederacy

What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?

• To limit colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains

• To encourage settlement in the West

• To end the Revolutionary War

• To establish new colonies in the Caribbean

Which Native American tribes are known for their nomadic lifestyle and reliance on buffalo hunting?

• Great Plains Tribes

• Pueblo Tribes

• Mississippian Culture

• Eastern Woodlands Tribes

What is one significant achievement of the Mississippian Culture?

• Building large earthen mounds

• Developing written language

• Inventing the wheel

• Creating metal tools

Why was maize (corn) important to Native American societies?

• It was a staple food crop

• It was used as currency

• It was a form of shelter

• It was used for clothing

Which of the following best describes the focus of European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries?

• Seeking new trade routes and territories

• Building pyramids

• Inventing new crops

• Establishing democracy

What event occurred in 1770 that increased tensions between colonists and British soldiers?

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• Battle of Saratoga

• Treaty of Paris

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774?

• To address colonial grievances

• To declare independence

• To sign the Treaty of Paris

• To fight the Battle of Saratoga

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?

• It was a turning point in the war

• It ended the war

• It started the war

• It was the first battle

What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) accomplish?

• Ended the Revolutionary War

• Started the Revolutionary War

• Imposed new taxes

• Formed the First Continental Congress