Unit 2: The Discovery of North America

1. SS4H1a, b SS4H2a, b SS4G2a, b Unit 2:The Discovery of North America

2. Question 1 The Inuit Native Americans settled A near the desert areas of the southwest B all along the eastern coast of the U. S. C in the flat plains area of the U. S. D in the arctic areas of Alaska and Canada

3. Answer 1 The Inuit Native Americans settled D in the arctic areas of Alaska and Canada

4. Question 2 Totem poles were a form of art. They were symbols for A spiritual meaning for the Plains people B a way to symbolize the seasons of the year C an artistic expression of the sky, wind and earth D showing family and clan stories

5. Answer 2 Totem poles were a form of art. They were symbols for D showing family and clan stories

6. Question 3 How did horses change the lives of the Plains Indians? A because horses made farming easier B horses helped promote peace between Indian groups C horses made it easier to hunt and travel D Plains Indians started hunting horses instead of buffalo

7. Answer 3 How did horses change the lives of the Plains Indians? C horses made it easier to hunt and travel

8. Question 4 What trait describes the Native Americans in the Eastern Plains? A they traditionally lived in stone houses B traveled around the country like nomads C were not known for their farming skills D worked on their farms and hunted buffalo

9. Answer 4 What trait describes the Native Americans in the Eastern Plains? D worked on their farms and hunted buffalo

10. Question 5 Pacific Northwest Americans such as the Kwakiutl, had the following resources A corn and adobe brick B cedar trees, salmon, and fish C corn, squash and buffalo meat D deer, bear, rabbit and cedar trees

11. Answer 5 Pacific Northwest Americans such as the Kwakiutl, had the following resources B cedar trees, salmon, and fish

12. Question 6 Why did the Native Americans living in the southwest use irrigation? A they needed to water their crops B it helped them hunt for food C irrigation was used to protect their homes D the long ditches provided a place to drink

13. Answer 6 Why did the Native Americans living in the southwest use irrigation? A they needed to water their crops

14. Question 7 Henry Hudson, an English captain, claimed land in North American for the Dutch and the English. This is an example of explorers sailing for countries other than their homelands. Another explorer who sailed for a nation other than his place of birth was A. Vasco Núñez Balboa B. Juan Ponce de León C. Jacques Cartier D. John Cabot

15. Answer 7 Henry Hudson, an English captain, claimed land in North American for the Dutch and the English. This is an example of explorers sailing for countries other than their homelands. Another explorer who sailed for a nation other than his place of birth was D. John Cabot

16. Question 8 The Columbian Exchange is the name for the movement of plants, animals, and people between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres following Columbus’s voyages to North America. What did Columbus take back to Europe from the Americas? A. horses and cattle B. coffee and cacao C. pigs and peanuts D. corn and squash

17. Answer 8 The Columbian Exchange is the name for the movement of plants, animals, and people between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres following Columbus’s voyages to North America. What did Columbus take back to Europe from the Americas? D. corn and squash

18. Question 9 John Cabot and Jacques Cartier traveled to North America looking for a A. water route through North America to Asia B. route used by the Dutch West India Company C. shorter route to Europe from North America D. faster sailing route from France to Quebec

19. Answer 9 John Cabot and Jacques Cartier traveled to North America looking for a A. water route through North America to Asia

20. Question 10 European explorers from France and England looked for a Northwest Passage through North America to Asia. The primary purpose of their voyages was to A. recover sailing ships that were lost at sea B. find a fishing area for European markets C. bring back spices and riches from Asia D. establish settlements for their country

21. Answer 10 European explorers from France and England looked for a Northwest Passage through North America to Asia. The primary purpose of their voyages was to C. bring back spices and riches from Asia

22. Question 11 Spanish conquistadors were eager to find wealth and fame for themselves in North America, often fighting with the American Indians. One such Spaniard was Juan Ponce de León. He explored and A. named Florida for the season B. found the “Fountain of Youth” C. made peace with native people D. reached the Pacific Ocean

23. Answer 11 Spanish conquistadors were eager to find wealth and fame for themselves in North America, often fighting with the American Indians. One such Spaniard was Juan Ponce de León. He explored and A. named Florida for the season

24. Question 12 The sailing routes on the map show that Columbus A. circled the globe by sailing west B. never reached the East Indies C. sailed along South America D. crossed the Pacific Ocean

25. Answer 12 The sailing routes on the map show that Columbus B. never reached the East Indies

26. Question 13 Spanish colonists treated the indigenous people of North America harshly. Settlers A. forced American Indians to work on farms and in mines B. paid American Indians for working on farms and in mines C. invited American Indians to sail with them to Spain D. gave the gold they found to the American Indians

27. Answer 13 Spanish colonists treated the indigenous people of North America harshly. Settlers A. forced American Indians to work on farms and in mines

28. Question 14 Spanish settlers in North America imported enslaved Africans because A. Africans already knew the Spanish language and customs B. American Indians wanted higher pay than enslaved Africans C. they needed workers to replace American Indians who died D. enslaved Africans were better farmers than American Indians

29. Answer 14 Spanish settlers in North America imported enslaved Africans because C. they needed workers to replace American Indians who died

30. Question 15 Marco Polo’s travels were written into a book. The story caused the kings and queens of Europe to seek ways to make their country more wealthy and powerful by A. sending explorers to find water routes to Asia B. calling Marco Polo a good fictional story teller C. traveling overland along the established Silk Road D. working with other European leaders to go to war

31. Answer 15 Marco Polo’s travels were written into a book. The story caused the kings and queens of Europe to seek ways to make their country more wealthy and powerful by A. sending explorers to find water routes to Asia

32. Question 16 During the Renaissance, which occurred in the 15th Century, new technology encouraged exploration. European explorers used the following tools: • The astrolabe measured the angle of sun or a star above the horizon to find out how far north or south they were compared to the equator. • European sailors learned how to navigate using a compass. With this instrument, they could check whether they were heading north, south, east, or west. • The improved sailing technology of the caravel ship also helped sailors. The caravel's triangular sails allowed the ship to sail directly into the wind. The Chinese invented gunpowder. • Sailors used gunpowder in weapons such as cannon to defend their ships. Explorers in the 1400’s and 1500’s, such as Christopher Columbus, were successful because of new sailing technologies. To keep his ships on a westward course, Columbus relied on A. gunpowder B. astrolabe C. compass D. caravel

33. Answer 16 Explorers in the 1400’s and 1500’s, such as Christopher Columbus, were successful because of new sailing technologies. To keep his ships on a westward course, Columbus relied on C. compass

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