WorksheetsSemester 1 Exam Review
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
Spanish ships called Caravels were loaded down with canons and were difficult to maneuver.
True
False
Mercantilism was exclusive trade with other countries (such as Spain trading with France).
True
False
The Spanish Armada had more than 100 ships.
True
False
A privateer was a commissioned vessel allowed to fight for a country, basically a legal pirate.
True
False
European king and queens hoped to find a water route to Africa.
True
False
What did Sundiata Keita accomplish in the 1200s?
He started the gold and salt trades in West Africa.
He introduced Mali to the wider world.
He united Ghana with Mali and expanded Mali's territory.
He gave away gold and other goods to Europeans.
Why did the Spanish appoint viceroys?
to rule the territories claimed by Spain
to explore new lands in North America
to search for gold in the viceroyalties
to establish trade routes in the New World
Which line from the Declaration of Independence supports the conclusion that the colonists wanted to appeal to other countries for support?
"To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world."
"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people."
"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government."
Which Great Plains civilization lived the farthest north?
Algonquian
Pawnee
Blackfoot
Mandan
What important benefit did the Treaty of Paris grant to American colonists?
They could start new settlements in Florida.
They could establish a trading relationship with Cuba.
They gained control of the port of New Orleans.
They had the right to fish in waters off the Canadian coast.
Where was George Washington's first victory as head of the Continental Army?
Canada
Boston
Fort Ticonderoga
Lexington and Concord
Why were the Huguenots considered heretics?
They held beliefs that were different from the teachings of the Catholic Church.
They obeyed the teachings of the Catholic Church, but not the laws of King Philip II.
They believed that the French government had more claim to North America.
They refused to read or accept Martin Luther's teachings.
What is a midwife?
a woman who looks after other people's children
a woman who helps deliver babies
a woman who works on a farm or in the fields
a woman who earns money washing, ironing, and mending clothes
What did Thomas Hooker, Roger Williams, and Anne Hutchinson have in common?
They all signed the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.
They all disagreed with the New England Way.
They all believed in the New England Way.
They all became Puritan leaders.
Which event took place at about the same time as the signing of the Declaration?
British victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill
transport of Fort Ticonderoga cannons
departure of 32,000 troops from Britain
publication of Common Sense
What did medieval doctors blame for the spread of the bubonic plague?
infected rats and their fleas
the manor system
bad air or odor
new cities
Why did Virginia and other colonies claim the sole right to tax their inhabitants?
because British tax officials were incompetent and corrupt
because paying taxes only in British currency placed undue burdens on merchants
because extra tax on printed matter limited citizens' freedom of speech
because colonists had representation only in their colonial assemblies
How long did it take the Virginia Colony to establish a representative assembly?
2 years
12 years
30 years
76 years
Why did the Iroquois Confederacy move west during the 1600s?
English agriculture had made the land infertile.
Dutch settlers had destroyed native towns.
French fur trapping had made beavers scarce.
Spanish explorers had built numerous missions.
Which of the following was the last major Mesoamerican civilization?
Olmec
Aztec
Maya
Moche
What is a matrilineal society?
a group that sets up permanent farms
a group that respects mothers and female leaders
a group that prizes the woodland way of life
a group that traces family lines through mothers
Which statement best describes enslaved Africans in New York City around 1700?
They were plantation workers, living in segregated row houses.
They were shop workers, mostly for Amish and Quaker merchants.
They were plantation workers, mostly for Dutch and German farmers.
They were skilled workers, living and working next to free and indentured whites.
How did the capture of Constantinople benefit the Ottoman Empire?
It gave the empire control over land trade between Europe and Asia.
It introduced a new style of ship that made water travel faster.
It lowered the high prices of Asian goods for European traders.
It made the city a center for shipbuilding and navigation studies.
This table shows population changes in the colonies between 1660 and 1770. 1660 Nine hundred Africans live in the Chesapeake region. 1720 One-fifth of the Chesapeake population are Africans. 1750 Two-fifths of Virginia's population are Africans. 1770 One-third to one-half of the Chesapeake population are Africans. Which contributed to these changes?
a ban on indentured servitude
a dependency on international trade
the emergence of a plantation economy
the failure of numerous cash crops
Which colonies made up the Middle Colonies?
Maryland and Virginia
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware
Why did the Jamestown colony struggle in its first year?
The settlers had little experience farming and hunting.
The settlers had to work off their travel expenses.
The settlers were at war with the native tribes.
The settlers were too busy searching for precious gems.
Which French colonial policy would King Philip II of Spain most agree with?
refusing to allow Protestants to settle
keeping the populations of outposts small
letting Native Americans practice their own religions
discouraging the spread of feudalism
How did feudalism achieve the goal of security?
by creating large standing armies
by establishing a state religion
by maintaining a strict social hierarchy
by raising taxes on serfs and peasants
Which of the following happened due to a misunderstanding over the Dutch purchase of land from Native Americans in 1640?
They began sharing the land.
They ended up fighting a war.
They agreed to open more trading posts.
They disagreed over agricultural practices.
How did the Daughters of Liberty contribute to colonial resistance?
by weaving their own cloth
by baking their own bread
by collecting scrap metal
by educating young girls
Why did the Dutch and local Native American tribes go to war over the island of Manhattan?
The Dutch wiped out local animal populations by trapping.
The Dutch believed they had exclusive rights to the land.
The Native Americans refused to conduct trade with white settlers.
The Native Americans thought they had been underpaid for the land.
Which statement does NOT apply to how England beat the Spanish Armada?
Stormy weather gave England an advantage.
Spain had fewer soldiers on its ships.
England's artillery fired quicker.
England's ships were faster.
Why was humanism important during the Renaissance?
It gave the Catholic Church more power.
It encouraged free thought and new ideas.
It confirmed the power of the manor system.
It led to medical advances and disease prevention.
What was Prime Minister George Grenville's policy toward the colonies?
Britain should allow the colonial assemblies to pass taxes.
Britain should allow colonists to settle in all British territories.
Britain should tax colonies directly to raise money to pay for the war debt.
Britain did not have the power to force colonists to house British soldiers.
What are watershed lands?
areas used to transport goods
areas that remain unexplored
areas known for fur trading
areas drained by rivers
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Jamestown colony?
To create a penal colony
To find a new trade route to Asia
To establish a religious haven
To search for gold and other resources
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
It led to the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.
It ended the Thirty Years' War.
It established the British East India Company.
It divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.
What role did the Sons of Liberty play in the American Revolution?
They drafted the Declaration of Independence.
They organized protests against British taxation.
They established the first American bank.
They negotiated peace with Native American tribes.
What was the main economic activity in the Southern Colonies?
Agriculture and plantation farming
Mining and metallurgy
Fur trading
Fishing and shipbuilding
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?
The Boston Tea Party
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The battles of Lexington and Concord
The Siege of Yorktown
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To outline the rights of women in the colony
To establish a government for the Plymouth Colony
To declare independence from England
To create a trade agreement with Native Americans
What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Plymouth Colony?
To seek religious freedom
To establish a military base
To expand British trade routes
To find new agricultural lands
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It was the first written framework of government in the American colonies.
It declared independence from England.
It outlined the rights of women in the colony.
It established trade agreements with Native Americans.
What was the primary cause of the French and Indian War?
Disputes over land in the Ohio Valley
Religious differences between colonists
Trade disagreements with Native Americans
Conflicts over fishing rights in the Atlantic
Which of the following was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange?
The signing of the Magna Carta
The establishment of the Silk Road
The discovery of the Pacific Ocean
The introduction of horses to the Americas
What was the main reason for the decline of the Aztec Empire?
Internal civil wars
Spanish conquest and diseases
Trade embargoes by neighboring tribes
Famine and drought
What was the main reason for the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
To find new fishing grounds
To create a haven for Quakers
To establish a Puritan society
To expand the fur trade
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?
The Boston Massacre
The battles of Lexington and Concord
The Boston Tea Party
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
What was the primary economic activity in the New England Colonies?
Mining and metallurgy
Fur trading
Shipbuilding and fishing
Plantation farming
What was the main reason for the establishment of the Jamestown Colony?
To establish a religious haven
To expand the fur trade
To create a military outpost
To find gold and other riches
What was the primary purpose of the Navigation Acts?
To promote free trade among colonies
To restrict colonial trade to England
To establish new trade routes to Asia
To encourage the growth of colonial industries
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To declare independence from England
To set up a framework for self-governance
To create a military alliance with Native Americans
To establish a government based on religious freedom
Which of the following was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange?
The signing of the Magna Carta
The introduction of horses to the Americas
The discovery of the Northwest Passage
The establishment of the Silk Road
What was the main reason for the Salem Witch Trials?
Environmental changes affecting crops
Religious fanaticism and social tensions
Economic competition with neighboring towns
Political disputes with the British crown
What was the primary purpose of the Spanish missions in the Americas?
To establish trade routes with Native Americans
To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity
To explore new territories for gold
To create military outposts
Which factor most contributed to the success of the English colonies in North America?
Strong alliances with Native American tribes
Advanced military technology
Abundant natural resources and fertile land
Support from the French government
What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange?
The decline of European monarchies
The exchange of goods and ideas between the Old and New Worlds
The spread of European languages in Asia
The introduction of new diseases to Europe
What was the primary motivation for the Pilgrims to settle in Plymouth?
To find gold and riches
To seek religious freedom
To establish a trade hub
To expand British territory
