Age of Exploration

Which of the following aspects impacted Native Americans on where they lived and how they lived? Choose ALL that apply (3 pts.)

• Climate
• Landforms
• Mining for minerals
• Food sources

Which of the following has been a leading theory about how human beings first came to the Americas?

• They were already here.
• They sailed across the ocean to the Americas.
• They crossed a land bridge that connected Asia and North America.
• They used railroads and were transported to the Americas by trains.

Why were Europeans trying to find a different trade route to Asia?

• They were in search of food and supplies.
• They were looking for indentured servants.
• They were looking to boost economic growth for their empires.
• They were trying to gather more natural resources.

What was the Northwest Passage?

• A direct water route through North America that DID NOT actually exist.
• A direct water route to Asia.
• A direct water route through Europe.
• A direct water route through the Middle East to Asia.

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• It was an exchange of goods between the Old World and the New World.
• It was an exchange of goods between Europe and Asia.
• It was an exchange of goods between Asia and the New World.
• It was an exchange of goods between all of the countries.

Why did European explorers find it necessary to travel to the New World?

• Europeans were looking for new markets for their manufactured goods.
• European cities were losing population and the rulers wanted to bring more people in from unexplored lands.
• Europeans wanted to bring spices and other exotic goods to Asia.
• Europeans had developed new forms of production that made manufacturing more efficient.

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of Christopher Columbus coming to the New World?

• Diseases were spread that led to millions of deaths.
• Native American culture thrived.
• Conflicts occurred between explorers and Native American populations.
• Resources and food supplies were destroyed on the North American continent.

Which of the following Native American groups had a long-lasting impact on America's growth due to the political and influential views of their alliance?

• Tlingit
• Seminoles
• Aztecs
• Iroquois

How did geography affect Native American tribes and the development of their cultures?

• They were only nomadic during the summer season.
• Where they lived and the resources available, affected how they lived.
• Since all the tribes had common ancestors, they were all the same.
• They raised large herds of livestock and planted crops for their survival.

Which of the following were reasons for Europeans looking to explore the oceans during the 1300 & 1400s? Choose ALL that apply. (5 pts)

• European mines were running out of silver and gold.
• Workers needed more raw materials and new markets to sell goods.
• European leaders wanted to spread their religion to other parts of the world.
• Traders sought products from spices to silk from the East.
• Europeans wanted to learn more about Asia and its culture.