Podcast
Questions and Answers
Who was the first European to arrive in North America before Columbus?
Who was the first European to arrive in North America before Columbus?
- Johannes Gutenberg
- Leif Ericsson (correct)
- Eric the Red
- Bjarni Herjulfson
In which year did Johannes Gutenberg develop the world's first mechanical moveable type printing press?
In which year did Johannes Gutenberg develop the world's first mechanical moveable type printing press?
- 985 A.D.
- 1468 A.D.
- 870 A.D.
- 1400 A.D. (correct)
Where did the Norse attempt to establish a permanent colony in North America?
Where did the Norse attempt to establish a permanent colony in North America?
- Greenland (correct)
- Iceland
- Macon
- Faroes
What was the significance of the Norse 'discovery' of North America in relation to later European explorations?
What was the significance of the Norse 'discovery' of North America in relation to later European explorations?
What is the term used to describe the period before European contact in the Americas?
What is the term used to describe the period before European contact in the Americas?
How are the native cultures of Pre-Columbian America grouped by historians?
How are the native cultures of Pre-Columbian America grouped by historians?
What characterized the Lithic Stage of native cultures in Pre-Columbian America?
What characterized the Lithic Stage of native cultures in Pre-Columbian America?
Why is it considered ethnocentric to say Christopher Columbus 'discovered' America?
Why is it considered ethnocentric to say Christopher Columbus 'discovered' America?
What legacy is Columbus primarily remembered for today?
What legacy is Columbus primarily remembered for today?
What did Amerigo Vespucci claim to have understood during his voyages?
What did Amerigo Vespucci claim to have understood during his voyages?
What significant event happened in 1507 related to Amerigo Vespucci's voyages?
What significant event happened in 1507 related to Amerigo Vespucci's voyages?
Which aspect of the Columbian Exchange had a devastating impact on native populations?
Which aspect of the Columbian Exchange had a devastating impact on native populations?
Why did Columbus sail west across the Atlantic?
Why did Columbus sail west across the Atlantic?
What was one of the main motivations for Europeans to venture into the spice trade?
What was one of the main motivations for Europeans to venture into the spice trade?
How did Columbus believe he would reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic?
How did Columbus believe he would reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic?
What was the outcome of Columbus' voyages to the Americas in relation to his goal of reaching Asia?
What was the outcome of Columbus' voyages to the Americas in relation to his goal of reaching Asia?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
