Unit 1: Origins + Colonization Review

What is the Land Bridge Theory?

• A theory that suggests ancient humans used a land bridge to migrate to the Americas.

• A theory that suggests ancient humans flew to the Americas.

• A theory that suggests ancient humans swam to the Americas.

• A theory that suggests ancient humans teleported to the Americas.

What is the Solutrean Hypothesis?

• A theory that suggests ancient humans migrated from Europe to the Americas.

• A theory that suggests ancient humans migrated from Africa to the Americas.

• A theory that suggests ancient humans migrated from Asia to the Americas.

• A theory that suggests ancient humans migrated from Australia to the Americas.

What was a cause of European colonization in the Americas?

• Looking for a new trade route to Asia.

• Looking for new lands to farm.

• Looking for new allies.

• Looking for new languages to learn.

What was an impact of colonization on Indigenous Peoples?

• Loss of lands and resources.

• Gain of new technologies.

• Increase in population.

• Improvement in health.

Which of the following was a consequence of European colonization for Indigenous Peoples?

• Killed by violence and disease.

• Gained new allies.

• Improved trade relations.

• Developed new languages.

What does the term "colonization" primarily involve?

• Moving to control resources and settle.

• Moving to explore new lands.

• Moving to learn new languages.

• Moving to make new friends.

Which of the following is a cultural region of Indigenous Peoples?

• Arctic Cultures

• Tropical Cultures

• Urban Cultures

• Industrial Cultures

What was a major cause of European exploration leading to colonization?

• Searching for a new trade route to Asia.

• Searching for new languages.

• Searching for new friends.

• Searching for new animals.

Which regions were colonized by the Spanish?

• Eastern North America and Canada

• Central North America and Canada

• Mexico, South America, and California

• The Caribbean and Africa

Where did the French primarily establish their colonies?

• Eastern North America and Canada

• Central North America and Canada

• Mexico and South America

• The Caribbean and Africa