SS 3/4/25 “A Wave of Colonization” and “Europeans Encounter Native Peoples in the Americas,” pages 18–21
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- Q1Why did Columbus call the Taíno people 'Indians'?Because he thought they were from IndiaBecause he believed he had reached the East IndiesBecause that was the name of their tribeBecause it was a common term for all indigenous people30s
- Q2Why couldn't the Spanish and the Taíno communicate using their languages?Because the translators spoke Hebrew and Arabic, not the Taíno languageBecause both groups spoke the same languageBecause the Spanish did not want to communicateBecause the Taíno refused to speak30s
- Q3What was one consequence of the encounters between Europeans and the Indigenous peoples of the Americas?The immediate extinction of all Indigenous groupsThe spread of diseases among the Indigenous populationsThe discovery of new continents by the Indigenous peoplesIncreased peace and cooperation between the two groups30s
- Q4What is one way the Indigenous peoples of the Americas have survived despite European colonization?By preserving their languages and traditionsBy adopting all European customsBy stopping all cultural practicesBy moving to Europe30s
- Q5What area did Columbus mistakenly believe he had reached when he encountered the Taíno people?South AmericaAustraliaThe East IndiesThe Arctic30s
- Q6What practice led to deforestation during the colonization period?Clearing land for agriculture and settlementsPlanting more forestsBuilding large cities with no farmingReplanting trees30s
- Q7What did Columbus bring with him that was meant to help communicate with the Taíno people?TranslatorsWeaponsGiftsMaps30s
- Q8What was one effect of European colonization on the Taíno people?Many Taíno people died from diseases brought by the EuropeansThey established trade routes with EuropeTheir population rapidly increasedThey gained control of European lands30s
- Q9What did Columbus believe he would find by sailing west from Europe?The North PoleA faster route to AsiaA land full of gold and silverA new route to the East Indies for spices30s
- Q10How did European colonization impact the traditional way of life for Indigenous peoples like the Taíno?It allowed them to expand their territoriesIt had no effect on their way of lifeIt disrupted their societies and introduced new challengesIt significantly improved their agricultural practices30s
- Q11Why did Columbus refer to the Taíno people as 'Indians'?Because he thought he had reached the East IndiesBecause he wanted to give them a new nameBecause he was confused about their languageBecause they were from India30s
- Q12Why did the Spanish and the Taíno communicate using sign language?Because they didn't know any wordsBecause they spoke the same languageBecause the translators spoke languages the Taíno did not understandBecause they didn't want to be heard30s
- Q13What consequence did European colonization have on the Taíno population?They gained independence from their leadersThey migrated to other islandsThey became wealthy from tradeMany Taíno people suffered from diseases brought by Europeans30s
- Q14What was Columbus's primary goal during his journey to the New World?To establish a new colony in AmericaTo explore the North American continentTo find a westward route to the East IndiesTo spread Christianity to Indigenous people30s
- Q15What impact did European colonization have on the forests in the Americas?Forests grew larger due to European settlementDeforestation occurred as trees were cut down for settlements and agricultureOnly a few trees were affected by colonizationForests were preserved and protected30s