Quiz 8th Lesson 2 (vocab, intro, sect. 1 and sect.4)

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What did Hernán Cortés conquer with the help of American Indians and the spread of disease?

New Spain

The Aztec Empire (correct)

Jamestown

The Inca Empire

Pizarro successfully negotiated the release of Atahualpa after capturing him.

False

What mystery remains regarding the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

The fate of the colonists and the meaning of the word CROATOAN.

Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to establish a colony on __________ Island.

Roanoke Signup and view all the answers

Match the following explorers with their accomplishments:

Hernán Cortés = Conquered the Aztec Empire Francisco Pizarro = Conquered the Inca Empire John Cabot = Claimed land in North America John Smith = Helped the Jamestown settlers survive Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the conditions faced by settlers in Jamestown?

The settlers struggled with disease and food shortages. Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Columbus to sail west in 1492?

To find a shorter route to China Signup and view all the answers

Columbus correctly identified the land he discovered as part of the Indies.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does 'San Salvador' mean?

Holy Savior Signup and view all the answers

The exchange of people, plants, animals, and diseases across the Atlantic is known as the __________.

Columbian Exchange Signup and view all the answers

Match the following explorers with their discoveries:

Christopher Columbus = Discovering the Caribbean islands Hernán Cortés = Conquering the Aztec Empire Marco Polo = Inspiring exploration with his writings Ferdinand Magellan = Circumnavigated the globe Signup and view all the answers

What was one negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on American Indians?

Exposure to European diseases Signup and view all the answers

Spanish settlers initially enslaved Africans due to the high death rate of American Indians.

True Signup and view all the answers

What group of people did Columbus encounter in the Caribbean?

Taino Signup and view all the answers

Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico in the year __________.

1519 Signup and view all the answers

What crop did settlers raise that was of great value in Europe?

Sugar Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Columbian Exchange?

To exchange plants, animals, diseases, and people between Europe and the Americas Signup and view all the answers

Conquistadors were primarily known for their peaceful interactions with native populations.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the traveler known for tales of riches in Asia?

Marco Polo Signup and view all the answers

The term __________ refers to people who travel to convert others to their religion.

missionaries Signup and view all the answers

Match the explorers with their activities:

Conquistadors = Conquered native peoples in America Coureurs de bois = French fur trappers Marco Polo = Travelled through Asia and shared his adventures Missionaries = Sought to convert indigenous peoples to their religion Signup and view all the answers

What did Europeans primarily seek when they looked west across the ocean?

Faster routes to Asia Signup and view all the answers

Slavery refers to the treatment of people as citizens with rights.

False Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe plants or animals that live and breed in a human environment?

domesticated Signup and view all the answers

A __________ is a violent action in opposition to a government or law.

revolt Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Early European Exploration

European explorers often sought new routes to Asia, inspired by Marco Polo’s accounts of riches in the "Indies"
Columbus's voyages, driven by these aspirations, led to the discovery of the Americas, mistakenly believed to be the Indies
The Columbian Exchange was triggered by Columbus's voyages, resulting in a significant transfer of people, plants, animals, and diseases across the Atlantic
This exchange brought valuable crops and domesticated animals to Europe, while introducing European crops and animals to the Americas
However, European diseases decimated the native American population, leading to a devastating impact on their societies

The Impact of European Exploration

The European quest for riches and power led to the establishment of colonies in the Americas, with Spain leading the way
Conquistadors, Spanish soldier-explorers, conquered vast empires in Mexico and Peru, notably Hernán Cortés in Mexico and Francisco Pizarro in Peru
These conquests resulted in the displacement of indigenous populations and the establishment of Spanish colonial rule, leading to the formation of New Spain
The European colonization of the Americas brought about significant social, cultural, and economic changes, shaping the landscapes and identities of both continents

The Rise of Slavery

The high death rate among American Indians due to European diseases led Europeans to enslaved Africans for labor in the Americas
Slavery, a system of forced labor and denial of basic human rights, became deeply intertwined with the development of European colonies in the Americas
The transatlantic slave trade brought millions of Africans to the Americas, causing immense suffering and contributing to the colonial economies

The Enduring Legacy of European Exploration

The voyages of Columbus and the subsequent explorations spurred a European interest in exploring and conquering new lands
This era marked the beginning of a period of global exchange and interaction, with profound consequences for both the Americas and Europe
The legacies of colonialism, slavery, and the Columbian Exchange continue to shape the modern world, impacting demographics, economies, and cultures across the globe

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Explore the early European explorations that aimed at finding new routes to Asia and their unintended discoveries in the Americas. This quiz covers key figures like Columbus and the consequences of the Columbian Exchange, including the devastating effects of European diseases on native populations. Test your knowledge on the motivations and outcomes of European endeavors in the New World.