16 Questions
Which technology was NOT possessed by cultures of the Formative Stage?
Metalworking
Where could the best examples of formative culture north of modern-day Mexico be found?
In the deserts of the southwest
What did the Ancestral Puebloan Peoples typically live in?
Elaborate housing and ceremonial complexes
Which region can evidence of Mississippian mound-building culture be seen today?
Georgia
Why did Europeans venture into the spice trade?
To establish direct routes to the regions where spices were produced.
What was the motivation behind Columbus' voyage to find a western route to Asia?
To eliminate the arduous overland journey along the Silk Road.
What was significant about Columbus' arrival in the Americas on his first voyage?
He realized that he was nowhere near Asia.
What was the purpose of Ptolemy's Guide to Geography in relation to Columbus' voyage?
It suggested that one could sail west to go east.
What is the term used to describe the period of time before Christopher Columbus' contact with the Americas?
Pre-Columbian Period
During which stage did the cultures rely on stone tools and is often referred to as 'The Stone Age'?
Lithic Stage
What is the main characteristic of cultures in the Archaic Stage?
Development of technologies such as pottery and weaving
Why do historians work closely with archaeologists and anthropologists to understand the history of Pre-Columbian America?
To categorize native cultures into distinct stages
Who preceded Columbus and his crew in arriving in North America?
The Norse
What is the significance of Johannes Gutenberg's invention?
It made knowledge affordable and readily available to the literate
Where did the Norse attempt to plant a permanent colony in North America?
Eastern Canada
How did Columbus and his crew discover North America?
They did not discover it; it was already discovered by the Norse
Test your knowledge about the Norse discoveries in North America before Columbus. Explore the history of Norse exploration and their impact on the pre-Columbian period.
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