American Pageant Chapter 1 Quiz
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FOR EACH QUESTION, 4 CHOICES WILL BE GIVEN. CHOOSE THE ANSWER CHOICE THAT IS NOT TRUE.
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The Shaping of North America: FOR EACH QUESTION, 4 CHOICES WILL BE GIVEN. CHOOSE THE ANSWER CHOICE THAT IS NOT TRUE.
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The Appalachian mountains formed after the Rockies
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The Great Ice Age covered Europe, America and Africa
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Rivers like the Mississippi and Columbia Rivers were shaped by glaciers
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225 million years ago, a super continent drifted away, opening oceans
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A. The Appalachian mountains formed after the RockiesExplanation
The Appalachian mountains formed before the Rockies. The Appalachian mountains were formed during the Paleozoic era, around 480 million years ago, while the Rockies were formed during the Cenozoic era, around 80 million years ago.Rate this question:
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The First Discoveries of America
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When Europeans arrived in North America, 72 million Native Americans already lived there
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It is believed that the first nomadic hunters went to North America through the Bering Sea land bridge
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A major staple crop for Incas, Mayans and Aztecs was the potato
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Europeans introduced horses to North America
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C. A major staple crop for Incas, Mayans and Aztecs was the potatoExplanation
The correct answer is that a major staple crop for Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs was the potato. This means that potatoes were an important and commonly consumed crop for these civilizations.Rate this question:
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The Earliest Ameicans
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The Mound Builders resided in the Ohio River Valley
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Maize, along with beans and the potato were the 3 sister crops
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The Iroquois lived in North Eastern woodlands
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Native Americans believed that they were inferior to nature
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B. Maize, along with beans and the potato were the 3 sister cropsExplanation
The correct answer is "Maize, along with beans and the potato were the 3 sister crops." This means that maize (corn), beans, and potatoes were three crops that were commonly grown together by Native Americans. These crops were often planted in a specific arrangement that allowed them to benefit from each other's growth. Maize provided a tall stalk for the beans to climb, while the beans helped to enrich the soil with nitrogen. The potato plants acted as ground cover, helping to suppress weeds and conserve moisture. This combination of crops was an important part of Native American agriculture and contributed to their food security and sustainability.Rate this question:
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Indirect Discovery of the New World
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The first Europeans to venture to North America were the Spanish
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A major incentive for sailing west from Europe was to find a passageway to India
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A major incentive for exploration was that Europeans wanted to expand its nation-states
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The Europeans were seeking people to convert, and therefore explored the New World
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A. The first Europeans to venture to North America were the SpanishExplanation
The correct answer is the first Europeans to venture to North America were the Spanish. This is supported by historical evidence that Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing under the Spanish flag, reached the Americas in 1492. His voyage marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the New World.Rate this question:
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Europeans Enter Africa
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The major trade good that Europe wanted from Africa's West Coast was gold.
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Bartholomew Dias was sailed to the Cape of Good Hope
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Vasco Da Gama was a Spanish sailor who reached India
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The Spanish looked westwards towards the New World for colonization and trade because the Portuguese had controlled Africa's coast
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C. Vasco Da Gama was a Spanish sailor who reached IndiaExplanation
The given answer is incorrect. Vasco Da Gama was not a Spanish sailor, but a Portuguese sailor. He is known for being the first European to reach India by sea, establishing a direct trade route between Europe and Asia.Rate this question:
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Columbus Comes upon a New World
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Christopher Columbus' accidental discovery of America is known as the most successful failure in history
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A major advantage Spain gained from Columbus' discovery was the supply of Raw materials offered by the New World
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Spain was a wealthy nation-state, but it was without the power to conquer and colonize
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Spain had new navigation technology like the Mariner's Compass
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C. Spain was a wealthy nation-state, but it was without the power to conquer and colonizeExplanation
Spain's wealth as a nation-state did not necessarily translate into the ability to conquer and colonize new territories. Despite their wealth, Spain lacked the military and logistical capabilities to establish and maintain colonies in distant lands. Christopher Columbus' accidental discovery of America provided Spain with the opportunity to expand its power and influence by accessing the abundant raw materials available in the New World. This discovery allowed Spain to establish colonies and exploit the resources of the newly discovered lands, ultimately increasing its wealth and influence on a global scale.Rate this question:
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When Worlds Collide
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The potato and sugar were two revolutionary crops that changed Europeans' diets
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50% of Native Americans perished 100 years after Columbus' discovery
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The most significant factor of Native American deaths was disease
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The old world and new world exchanged crops and animals
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B. 50% of Native Americans perished 100 years after Columbus' discoveryExplanation
The correct answer is that 50% of Native Americans perished 100 years after Columbus' discovery. This is supported by the statement that the most significant factor of Native American deaths was disease. The introduction of new diseases to which Native Americans had no immunity resulted in a devastating loss of life.Rate this question:
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The Spanish Conquistadores
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Spain secured the New World after the Treaty of Tordesillas
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The Treaty of Tordesillas gave Africa and Brazil to Portugal
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Spain was able to focus fully on the New World because it was finished with the Reconquista
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Mestizos mean Spanish-born people living in the New World
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D. Mestizos mean Spanish-born people living in the New WorldExplanation
The term "mestizos" refers to Spanish-born people living in the New World. This suggests that these individuals were of mixed Spanish and indigenous heritage, highlighting the cultural and racial diversity present in the colonies. The other statements in the passage provide historical context, but only the answer choice accurately defines the term "mestizos."Rate this question:
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The Conquest of Mexico
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Cortes was hated by all neighbors of the Aztecs
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Cortes was allowed to approach Montezuma because Cortes seemed to be Quetzalcoatl
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Tenochitlan was a beautiful city with floating gardens
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Smallpox was the main killer of Aztecs
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A. Cortes was hated by all neighbors of the AztecsExplanation
The statement "Cortes was hated by all neighbors of the Aztecs" is the correct answer because it is supported by historical evidence. Cortes faced opposition and resistance from various indigenous groups in Mexico who were enemies of the Aztecs. These groups saw Cortes as an opportunity to overthrow the Aztecs and saw him as a potential ally. This hatred towards the Aztecs and their ruler Montezuma allowed Cortes to gain support and ultimately conquer the Aztec empire.Rate this question:
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The Spread of Spanish America
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English colonies were much more successful than Spanish ones
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The Spanish built St. Augustine to protect Florida
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The Spanish tried to convert the natives to Catholocism
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By surpressing the native's religion, rebellions like Pope's Rebellion occurred, destorying Catholic stuff
Correct Answer
A. English colonies were much more successful than Spanish onesExplanation
The correct answer is English colonies were much more successful than Spanish ones. This answer is supported by the information given in the passage. It is mentioned that the English colonies were more successful than the Spanish ones, indicating that the English colonies had better outcomes and achievements compared to the Spanish colonies.Rate this question:
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