Native American History and Influence Quiz

How long did indigenous peoples inhabit North America before European contact?

• Over 5,000 years

• Over 8,000 years

• Over 10,000 years

• Over 12,000 years

What was the Iroquois Confederacy?

• A single nation with a monarchy

• A democratic alliance of 6 nations

• A trade network of European colonies

• A military alliance of 10 tribes

Which farming technique was used by Native American civilizations?

• Crop rotation with wheat and barley

• The "Three Sisters" method (corn, beans, squash)

• Terrace farming with rice

• Hydroponic farming with herbs

What role did the Iroquois Confederacy play in the US Constitution?

• It had no influence

• It influenced democratic principles

• It provided a military framework

• It was a model for economic policies

Which of the following is a characteristic of Mesoamerican cultural achievements?

• Urban planning with cities like Cahokia

• Development of sugar plantations

• Establishment of early colonies

• Conservation of wildlife

Who led the Vikings to Newfoundland around 1000 CE?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Leif Erikson

• Francisco Pizarro

Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas?

• Roanoke Colony

• Plymouth Colony

• Jamestown

• Santo Domingo

What was a focus of Portuguese ventures in South America?

• Establishing early colonies like La Isabela

• Developing sugar plantations

• Conservation of forests

• Rich oral histories

What was the primary focus of the Dutch ventures in North America?

• Large-scale colonization

• Religious freedom

• Trade

• Agriculture

By 1735, how many English settlers lived in the 13 colonies?

• Over 1 million

• Over 3 million

• Over 6 million

• Over 10 million