History of North America Quiz

What was the primary focus of the Jesuit missions in North America?

• Converting the semi-nomadic Algonquin Indians

• Establishing trade routes with the Iroquois

• Concentrating efforts on the sedentary Huron farmers

• Building military alliances with the Mohawks

How did the French initially interact with Native Americans in the New World?

• They immediately started land cultivation

• They ignored them completely

• They sought to conquer and displace them

• They aimed to trade rather than conquer

What was a significant consequence of the fur trade diminishing in importance?

• Increased European dependency on native goods

• A shift towards land cultivation by Europeans

• The rise of new indigenous trade networks

• The decline of French influence in the region

What issue did old Hollywood whitewashing create for Native American representation?

• It forced Native Americans into stereotypical roles

• It accurately depicted Native American culture

• It increased Native American representation in film

• It led to more diverse roles for Native Americans

How are Native Americans often depicted in modern media, according to some critics?

• As flawless and virtuous victims

• As aggressive and warlike

• As technologically advanced societies

• As allies of European settlers

What cultural practice of the French priests was viewed as strange by the natives?

• Their trading methods

• Their agricultural techniques

• Their refusal to engage in relations with women

• Their use of European weapons

What was a major factor in the high fatalities among Native Americans after European contact?

• Lack of food resources

• Eurasian diseases like smallpox and measles

• Internal tribal conflicts

• European military invasions

Which tribes were involved in the fur trade conflicts in Northeastern North America?

• The Cherokee and the Navajo

• The Algonquin and the Mohawks

• The Sioux and the Apache

• The Huron and the Iroquois

What was one of the reasons for the enmity between the Iroquois Confederacy and the Huron nations?

• Alliances with the British

• Territorial disputes over farming land

• Control over the fur trade

• Religious differences

What was a significant impact of the European arrival on the environment in North America?

• Introduction of new agricultural techniques

• Hunting certain megafauna to extinction

• Creation of new trade routes

• Establishment of large urban centers