Unit 1 Exam

What was the primary theory about how the first humans arrived in North America?

• Sailing from Polynesia
• Viking ships
• Teleportation
• Land bridge across Beringia

Which Native American social structure was characterized by children following their mother's clan?

• Nomadic system
• Hierarchical system
• Patrilineal system
• Matrilineal system

What was the primary economic system in medieval Europe before the Renaissance?

• Mercantilism
• Feudalism
• Socialism
• Capitalism

Which African kingdom was known for its extensive trade routes between the 8th and 13th centuries?

• Ghana
• Mali
• Songhay
• Egypt

What was the Columbian Exchange primarily characterized by?

• Biological crossover
• Religious conversion
• Political diplomacy
• Military conquest

Which European nation was considered the most powerful by 1492?

• England
• France
• Spain
• Portugal

What was the primary motivation for European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries?

• Territorial expansion
• Scientific curiosity
• Trade routes
• Religious conversion

Which Native American civilization built houses in Chaco Canyon?

• Anasazi
• Maya
• Mississippians
• Iroquois

What religious movement challenged the Catholic Church's authority in Europe?

• Great Awakening
• Jesuit Movement
• Protestant Reformation
• Christian Humanism

What was the first major law regarding slavery in Virginia?

• Condition of mother determines child's status
• Slavery prohibited
• Slaves have equal rights
• All slaves must be freed