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Quiz by Tim Mazer

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  • Q1
    During the last ice age, what was the name of the land/ice bridge that connect modern-day Russia and Alaska which allowed the nomadic ancestors of Native Americans to migrate from Asia to North America and become the earliest Americans?
    Nomadia
    Plymouth
    Pangaea
    Beringia
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  • Q2
    Which of the following best explains why Native Americans living in different parts North America built different types of shelters?
    The culture of the Native Americans groups required different types of shelters.
    The environment, geography, and climate varies from location to location.
    The climate is similar but the geography is very different from place to place.
    Some Native Americans had tools for cutting down large trees while others did not.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the name of the longest river in the United States and is responsible for draining almost have the United States as well?
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    Missouri River
    Ohio River
    Delaware River
    Mississippi River
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  • Q4
    What was the main reason why countries in Europe sent explorers to various parts of the world in the 1400s, 1500s, and 1600s?
    There was a need for additional land
    To educate the Native Americans
    To gain power, riches, and knowledge
    To spread Christianity around the world
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is true about the Columbian Exchange?
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    The Native American economy became larger than Europe's as a result of trade
    The European economy was strengthened because they had more resources and people to trade with
    The European economy weakened because more items were being imported from the New World
    Many Europeans died as a result of the diseases brought to the Old World by Native Americans
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  • Q6
    Why do we know so little about early early Native American culture?
    When Europeans arrived, disease killed many Native Americans before they could be studied.
    Archaeologists didn't understand the benefits of studying these cultures until they were already gone.
    There is a lack of funding available in order to research early Native American burial sites.
    Early Native Americans were nomadic and did not believe it was necessary to keep written record.
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  • Q7
    When the situation in the English colony of Jamestown became dire, Captain John Smith took control to ensure the survival of the colony. However, many in Jamestown believed that John Smith was too strict. Why?
    He required that they worship regularly.
    He forced them to grow crops that he and the council leaders chose.
    He did not allow people to sail back to England.
    He forced them work in order to eat.
    30s
  • Q8
    Why is the Mayflower Compact such an important document in US History?
    It was the first document that outlined how laws would be passed in any of the colonies.
    It defined the process for trading with Native Americans.
    It outlined the process for farming and land ownership in the Plymouth colony.
    It listed reasons why the colonists wished to separate from England and declare their independence.
    30s
  • Q9
    What was the English Great Migration?
    The event occurred when the King of England offered to finance voyages of exploration to the New World.
    The event which forced thousands of English Puritans to the Massachusetts Bay colony in order to avoid religious persecution in England.
    The movement of upset Puritans from the Massachusetts Bay Colony to the colony of Rhode Island.
    The removal of Native Americans from coastal lands when English settlers began setting up colonies in America.
    30s
  • Q10
    How was the colony of Rhode Island different from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
    Rhode Island only accepted settlers that were born in America.
    There colonies were actually very similar since they were both founded by Puritans.
    Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, believed in religious toleration.
    Massachusetts Bay did more trading with Native Americans.
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