Explorers and Indigenous Peoples Quiz

Which European country explored much of North America in search of gold and new lands?

• Spain

• England

• Italy

• Russia

What was the main goal of the French explorers in North America?

• To find the Northwest Passage

• To conquer the Aztecs

• To build pyramids

• To find spices in India

Which city was originally called New Amsterdam?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

Which European country had a significant influence in the New World, especially in Brazil?

• Portugal

• France

• Germany

• Sweden

What was one effect of European settlement on indigenous peoples?

• Spread of new diseases

• Discovery of gold

• Building of castles

• Invention of the wheel

Which of the following is an example of cultural exchange between settlers and natives?

• Sharing of crops like corn and potatoes

• Building skyscrapers

• Writing novels

• Inventing the telephone

Why did the French want to find the Northwest Passage?

• To find a faster route to Asia

• To escape from Spain

• To build new castles

• To find gold in Africa

Explain how the establishment of New Amsterdam affected trade in North America.

• It became a major trading center for goods between Europe and the colonies.

• It stopped all trade with Europe.

• It only traded with Africa.

• It banned all trading activities.

How did Portuguese exploration impact the culture of Brazil?

• Portuguese language and customs became common in Brazil.

• French became the main language.

• Brazil became part of Asia.

• The Inca Empire ruled Brazil.

Which of the following best describes a negative effect of European settlement on indigenous peoples?

• Loss of land and traditional ways of life

• Increase in native population

• Discovery of new planets

• Building of pyramids