Pre-Columbian Native Americans

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What was the impact of European colonization on Native American societies?

  • They were significantly affected and changed (correct)
  • They were totally eradicated
  • They flourished even more
  • They remained completely unaffected

What was the main reason for the warfare between Europeans and Natives?

  • Dispute over the use of animal resources
  • European attempts to assimilate Natives into their culture (correct)
  • Native resistance to European farming practices
  • Disagreement over trading practices

How did the introduction of European germs and viruses affect the Native American population?

  • It caused the deaths of nearly 90% of the Native population (correct)
  • It had no impact on the population, as they were immune
  • It led to a significant increase in population
  • It had a negligible impact on the population

What was one of the main differences between European and Native American cultures?

<p>Their values and belief systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated number of Native American deaths due to European germs and viruses?

<p>55 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the ways that Europeans and Natives interacted peacefully?

<p>Through trading and bartering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the European settlers' perception of the Native Americans?

<p>They saw them as violent savages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Europeans first settle in America?

<p>In the 16th century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind European colonization?

<p>To claim land and settle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Native Americans respond to the European attempts to assimilate them?

<p>They resisted the changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Europeans' arrival on Native American populations?

<p>A massive decline in population due to diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor contributing to the conflict between Europeans and Natives?

<p>Cultural differences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the perception of the Natives by European settlers?

<p>They were seen as savages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the Europeans' attempts to assimilate the Natives?

<p>Warfare broke out between the two groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the Europeans seeking to do to the Native Americans' land?

<p>Lay claim to their land (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one way that Europeans and Natives interacted?

<p>Through trade and commerce (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of European colonization on Native American societies?

<p>It led to the destruction of Native American societies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What came with the European settlers to America?

<p>Viruses and germs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the time period when the Native American population declined significantly?

<p>Between 1492 and 1600 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated number of Native American deaths between 1492 and 1600?

<p>55 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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