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What was the main purpose of Christopher Columbus' sponsored trip to America?
What was the main purpose of Christopher Columbus' sponsored trip to America?
- To search for new lands and resources
- To establish a new colony for Spain
- To spread Christianity among the Native Americans
- To find a direct trade route to Asia (correct)
What united the various Native American tribes mentioned in the text?
What united the various Native American tribes mentioned in the text?
- Advanced agricultural practices
- Shared written language and literature
- Belief in equality and kinship through clans (correct)
- Centralized political structure
Which European explorer was the first to come to America after the Native Americans?
Which European explorer was the first to come to America after the Native Americans?
- Leif Ericson (correct)
- Ferdinand Magellan
- Amerigo Vespucci
- Vasco da Gama
How did the Native Americans relay their culture?
How did the Native Americans relay their culture?
Why was land not traded among the Native Americans?
Why was land not traded among the Native Americans?
Who is credited with realizing that Central America is a new place and drawing a map to call America the new world?
Who is credited with realizing that Central America is a new place and drawing a map to call America the new world?
What was the motive of Spain during the age of exploration?
What was the motive of Spain during the age of exploration?
What was the Encomienda period known for?
What was the Encomienda period known for?
Why did England start moving to the new world in the 1600s?
Why did England start moving to the new world in the 1600s?
Who sponsored the Mayflower to go to Massachusetts instead of Virginia in 1620?
Who sponsored the Mayflower to go to Massachusetts instead of Virginia in 1620?