Colonization and Exploration History
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Jonathan Edwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Columbus believe he could sail west to reach Asia?

    <p>Ptolemy’s maps suggested that one can sail west to reach the East Indies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for European inspiration to venture into the spice trade?

    <p>To establish or secure routes to regions where spices were produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Columbus discover upon making landfall on October 12, 1492?

    <p>The Bahamian islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of Ptolemy’s Guide to Geography for Columbus?

    <p>To gain knowledge about geography and potential sailing routes to Asia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did the Americas have a multitude of nations and tribes prior to European contact?

    <p>Pre-Columbian Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage is known for the use of stone tools and is often referred to as 'The Stone Age'?

    <p>Lithic Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of cultures in the Archaic Stage?

    <p>Developing technologies such as pottery, weaving, and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to refer to the period before Columbus' arrival in the Americas?

    <p>Pre-Columbian Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technologies were possessed by the cultures of the Formative Stage?

    <p>Pottery, weaving, and food production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where could the best examples of formative culture north of modern-day Mexico be found?

    <p>In the deserts of the southwest and in the Mississippi River Valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is referred to as the 'Cliff-dwellers'?

    <p>Ancestral Puebloan Peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can evidence of the Mississippian mound-building culture that evolved from Cahokia be seen today?

    <p>Georgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Amerigo Vespucci claim to have understood during his voyages?

    <p>The existence of a new continent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the native populations of the New World?

    <p>They suffered devastating effects due to European diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired Martin Waldseemüller to apply the name 'America' to his map of the New World?

    <p>Vespucci's understanding that he was on an unknown continent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Columbus's expeditions on the American continents?

    <p>They initiated centuries of exploration and exploitation in the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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