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Which event led to the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Which event led to the Proclamation Line of 1763?
- The death of King Philip
- The French and Indian War (correct)
- The founding of St. Augustine
- The Pilgrims' arrival at Plymouth
Who is known for his role in the development of dead-reckoning navigation?
Who is known for his role in the development of dead-reckoning navigation?
- Ptolemy
- Hernando de Soto (correct)
- Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
- Johan Gutenberg
What was the significance of the Seven Years War (French & Indian War) in relation to the American colonies?
What was the significance of the Seven Years War (French & Indian War) in relation to the American colonies?
- It led to increased tensions between the colonies and Britain. (correct)
- It resulted in the establishment of the House of Burgesses.
- It marked the beginning of the Fur Trade.
- It brought about the formation of the Continental Army.
Who was a prominent figure associated with the Great Awakening in colonial America?
Who was a prominent figure associated with the Great Awakening in colonial America?
Why did Columbus believe he could sail west to reach Asia?
Why did Columbus believe he could sail west to reach Asia?
What was the main reason for European inspiration to venture into the spice trade?
What was the main reason for European inspiration to venture into the spice trade?
What did Columbus discover upon making landfall on October 12, 1492?
What did Columbus discover upon making landfall on October 12, 1492?
What was the main purpose of Ptolemy’s Guide to Geography for Columbus?
What was the main purpose of Ptolemy’s Guide to Geography for Columbus?
During which period did the Americas have a multitude of nations and tribes prior to European contact?
During which period did the Americas have a multitude of nations and tribes prior to European contact?
Which stage is known for the use of stone tools and is often referred to as 'The Stone Age'?
Which stage is known for the use of stone tools and is often referred to as 'The Stone Age'?
What was a characteristic of cultures in the Archaic Stage?
What was a characteristic of cultures in the Archaic Stage?
What is the term used to refer to the period before Columbus' arrival in the Americas?
What is the term used to refer to the period before Columbus' arrival in the Americas?
Which technologies were possessed by the cultures of the Formative Stage?
Which technologies were possessed by the cultures of the Formative Stage?
Where could the best examples of formative culture north of modern-day Mexico be found?
Where could the best examples of formative culture north of modern-day Mexico be found?
Which group is referred to as the 'Cliff-dwellers'?
Which group is referred to as the 'Cliff-dwellers'?
Where can evidence of the Mississippian mound-building culture that evolved from Cahokia be seen today?
Where can evidence of the Mississippian mound-building culture that evolved from Cahokia be seen today?
What did Amerigo Vespucci claim to have understood during his voyages?
What did Amerigo Vespucci claim to have understood during his voyages?
What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the native populations of the New World?
What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the native populations of the New World?
What inspired Martin Waldseemüller to apply the name 'America' to his map of the New World?
What inspired Martin Waldseemüller to apply the name 'America' to his map of the New World?
What is the significance of Columbus's expeditions on the American continents?
What is the significance of Columbus's expeditions on the American continents?
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