Native American Societies and European Exploration 1491 to 1607

The video explores the period from 1491 to 1607, focusing on Native American societies before European contact, European exploration, and the Columbian Exchange. It discusses the impact of European colonization, including labor systems, slavery, and the caste system in Spanish colonies. The video also covers cultural interactions and resistance between Europeans, Native Americans, and Africans, highlighting key events like the Pueblo Revolt and the role of figures like Bartolome de las Casas.

What was a significant agricultural innovation that supported economic development among Native American societies?

• The spread of maize cultivation

• The introduction of rice farming

• The cultivation of wheat

• The domestication of cattle

How did Native American societies in the Great Plains primarily sustain themselves?

• By adopting a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle

• Through settled agriculture

• Through extensive trade networks

• By developing large urban centers

Which of the following was NOT a motivation for European exploration in the Americas?

• Economic and military competition

• Interest in learning Native American languages

• Search for new sources of wealth

• Desire to spread Christianity

Which technological advancement was crucial for European exploration during this period?

• The discovery of electricity

• The invention of the steam engine

• The development of the caravel

• The creation of the printing press

What was one of the major consequences of the Columbian Exchange on Native American populations?

• Introduction of new agricultural techniques

• Spread of deadly epidemics

• Increase in trade with Europe

• Development of new political systems

What was one unintended consequence of the Columbian Exchange?

• The spread of European languages in the Americas

• The decline of European population

• The rise of sugar plantations and African slavery

• The introduction of maize to Europe

Which system was used by the Spanish to marshal Native American labor for agriculture and mining?

• Feudal system

• Caste system

• Joint-stock company

• Encomienda system

What was a key feature of the Spanish colonial caste system?

• It was based solely on wealth

• It was abolished by the end of the 16th century

• It incorporated and defined the status of diverse populations

• It allowed for complete social mobility

What was a common response of Native American tribes to European encroachments?

• Complete assimilation into European culture

• Formation of alliances with other tribes

• Abandonment of traditional practices

• Relocation to Europe

What was the Pueblo Revolt a response to?

• British trade restrictions

• Spanish colonization and cultural imposition

• French military expansion

• Portuguese exploration efforts