How did a hacienda differ from an encomienda? An encomienda was a Spanish transport ship while a hacienda was a person in charge of an encomienda A hacienda was a Spanish transport ship while an encomienda was a person in charge of a hacienda An encomienda was a land grant from the Spanish crown while a hacienda was a system of labor for Spanish colonies A hacienda was a land grant from the Spanish crown while an encomienda was a system of labor for Spanish colonies

Which of the following statements about Hernando Cortes is FALSE? He was searching for El Dorado He was a Spanish conquistador He defeated the Aztecs He was granted a hacienda

Amerigo Vespucci's biggest legacy Was being the only Italian explorer hired by the Spanish crown having the new world named after him in 1507 being able to speak both Spanish and Italian helping Christopher Columbus discover the new world in 1492

How did the Aztecs react to the arrival of the Spanish? They prepared for war against the Spanish. They tried to hide and protect their main cities from the Spanish They kindly offered the Spanish a no-war pact. They welcomed the Spanish with gold andfood

The Olmecs are best described by which of the following? Leaving Mesoamerica because they were unhappy with the land As being responsible for finding the fountain of youth in Spain As being the first major civilization in Mesoamerica and helping to influence the rise of later civilizations All of the answers are correct.

Today, Mayan people can be found all over Southern Mexico. So why did so many people think that the Mayans disappeared? The Maya left their cities due to overpopulation, famine and disease Mayan cities have been destroyed by climate change and wars Most Mayan tribes were slaughtered when the Aztecs took over. The Mayan languages and traditions have disappeared but not the Mayan people.

The Bering Land Bridge Theory is the most widely accepted theory of what? How ancient people arrived intor North America How ancient people came from South America How ancient people came from Europe How ancient people evolved first in North America and then spread everywhere else

It is most commonly accepted that ancient people got into North America by going in what direction? They traveled west from Europe by crossing a land bridge. They traveled west from Europe in boats. They traveled east from Asia or Polynesia by crossing a land bridge. They traveled east from Asia and Polynesia in boats

The Oceania Theory is based on the notion that cultural and linguistic similarities exist between native South American peoples and those from: Austria and Polynesia Australia and Indonesia Australia and Polynesia Alaska and Asia North America and Oceania

The area from which the Inca originated is what country today? Bolivia Peru Mexico Chile Brazil

How did Pizarro conquer the Inca empire? The Inca emperor agreed to a diplomatic meeting without any soldiers. Pizarro took advantage of the situation, kidnapped him, then executed him. Pizarro and the Spanish military were able to overpower the much larger Incan army by infecting them with smallpox Pizarro took advantage of the disorganized primitive Incan army and slaughtered them with advanced guns and weapons Pizarro invaded the Incan empire using the large Spanish armada of ships and canons to destroy the large Incan army:

The last ruler of the Inca before the Spanish was: Montezuma Pachacutec Atahualpa Hugo Chavez Mancо Сарас

Why did European monarchs of the 15th century sponsor the voyages of many explorers? They wanted to engage in lucrative trade in Asia. They wanted to spread European values all over the globe They were looking for better administrators. They were trying to help other civilizations develop

The Columbian Exchange involved several resources. Which is an example of it? Europeans introducing metal tools to Native Americans Native Americans trading with European explorers All of these are examples of the Columbian Exchange Europeans introducing diseases to the Native Americans.

How was God an influence on exploration? The Europeans explored because God told them to. The Europeans wanted to spread Christianity by converting natives. The Europeans wanted to find gold so they could pay their tithes to the Church. The Europeans wanted to find new religions:

How were the Chinook and Tillamook able to achieve an affluent, highly complex society? These groups were venerated, so they quickly achieved an affluent, highly complex society. They dominated all other groups and were considered as leaders so they easily achieved an affluent, highly complex society. Food and building materials were readily available due to their positioning, so these groups had time to achieve an affluent, highly complex society. These groups were hardworking so they quickly achieved an affluent, highly complex society.

The women were in charge of agriculture while men were in charge of hunting was a characteristic of which of the following people? North American Indian nations The Olmecs The Aztecs The Mayans

Many North American Indian nations developed agriculture. What else did they have in common? Most societies relied on agriculture and rarely hunting. The women grew crops while men hunted. Most societies relied on hunting only: Most nations developed large cities.

The beginning of the Columbian Exchange was marked after the year 1969 CE 1476 CE 1492 CE 1776 CE

Which of the following illustrates how people were part of the Columbian Exchange process? People had to consume food from the old world People were victims of disease. People had to use technology. People were removed from their homes in the west of Africa.

How was 90% of the native populations destroyed? By disease By the use of guns. By being fired out of their homes By enslaving and torturing them.

Historiography helps us understand I. why history was interpreted differently over time l1, our own biases about history Ill. actual historical events Ionly Il only l, l1, and lll I and ll only

Briefly, what is historiography? The history of geography The history of recording The history of history The history of writing

Which of the following factors can influence the way history is recorded? I. Political I1. Economic 1ا. Military 11 only land ll only 1 only I, ll, and 1ll

Conquering Spaniards set up a complex social and economic system called the hacienda and encomienda. How did these two systems work together? Spaniards were given land (hacienda) and workers who lived on the hacienda (encomienda). Spaniards were given tax-free (encomienda) royalty status (hacienda) for ten years The Spaniards were the patron of the encomienda, making them royalty. The encomienda provides the land for the hacienda, or the owner of the land.

The Aztecs are an example of which of the following? A Northern American tribe A Mesoamerican tribe A southwestern tribe A South American tribe

What is the most accepted theory of how early people found their way to the Americas? The Bering Land Bridge Theory The Oceania Theory The Ancient Astronaut Theory The Boat Theory The Atlantic Theory

The Inca were defeated by: Francisco Vazquez de Coronado Ponce de Leon Hernando Cortez Francisco Pizarro Vasco Nunez de Balboa

It has been said that Europeans explored the New World looking for which of the following things? All of the answers are correct Glory to have more power Native peoples to convert to Christianity Gold to have more money

Which of the following is true of the lifestyle developed by the Hopi people? They were mostly traders. They depended on agriculture They depended wholly on hunting They depended heavily on fishing.

The people known for leaving amazing lines in the deserts of Peru are called: The Inca The Conquistadors The Nazca People The Peruvian People The Maya

Why were the groups that included the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw Creek, and Seminole considered to be civilized? Because they could learn quickly Because they could be relocated anywhere. Because they adopted customs of the colonists Because they could self-sustain.

In the complex social system in New Spain, why were Creoles considered lower ranking than Peninsulares? Peninsulares were Spanish-Indian mixed, but Creoles only had Indian ancestry Peninsulares were Spanish born and wealthy, but Creoles were Spanish born poor citizens. They were not. Creoles were above Peninsulares because they were born in Spain. A Peninsular was a full Spaniard born in Spain, but a Creole was someone with pure Spanish blood born in the Americas.

Why were people who referred to as 'mulattos' considered to be above the lowest societal group? They were mixed-blood of enslaved people who could work for a wage on their day off from the plantations They were mixed with Spanish and African blood but were not of enslaved people. They were mixed with Aztec and African blood but were born in the colonies They were of mixed blood and were highly educated and cultured

Because a Peninsular was born in Spain and a Creole was born in the Americas, in the Spanish colonial system.. Creoles were granted more land than a Peninsular. Creoles were considered a higher class than a Peninsular. Creoles did not have to answer to the Spanish Creoles were considered to be lower ranking than a Peninsular.

How did the reintroduction of horses affect the lives of Native Americans? Horses were sacrificed in animistic rituals. Horses were used for war and hunting. Horses were worshipped as gods by many animistic groups Horses were bred and sold to noble families at very high prices.

How did European metal affect the lives of Native Americans? Native Americans quickly adopted European methods of metal working European metal was thought to have supernatural power and intimidated the Native American people. European metal tools were superior to their tools. European metal was adopted to protect their horses in battle.

Which were the most common motivators for European exploration in the time of Columbus? 1. Gold 11. Guns Iا. God IV. Glory Gold, slaves and fame Guns, slaves and gold Precious metals and glory Gold, glory and God

How did the Aztecs become a wealthy and glorious empire? Through a very complex and modern mining system By conquering other tribes and collecting tributes The Aztec ruling dynasties had inherited large quantities of gold. By heavy taxation

The most influential factor in the fall of the Aztecs was: Religious differences Lack of gunpowder Less manpower Vulnerability to European disease

Some call this major Mesoamerican civilization the mother culture of the region. What is it? The Маya The Olmecs The Incas The Aztecs

Spear tips that were first found in were offered as evidence for the Land Bridge theory because similar points have been discovered in the area around Beringia Clovis, New Mexico Sendai, Japan Neah Bay, Washington Fairbanks, Alaska Hokkaido, Japan

Which group of people was considered one of the greatest Mesoamerican civilizations? Iroquois Berengia Incas Aztecs

What was the most significant cause of death among Native Americans following contact with Europeans? Disease Work in the mines Warfare European firearms Slavery

How did the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota people acquire the name Sioux? Through their enemies Through their religion Through their culture Through their region

King Pachacutec of the Inca was: An important king of the Inca Empire The subject of many differing stories and legends All of the answers are correct. An excellent leader who invited conquered peoples to join the Inca Empire His father's replacement as king

Which of the following best describes the Iroquois social structure? At the time of marriage a woman joins her husband's family. At the time of marriage a man joins his wife's family. New married couple create a new family name by combining the pronunciation of their family names. children born in a marriage are considered a part of their fathers family.

With historiography in mind, what is the best answer to the following question: 'Who discovered America?' No one knows. Christopher Columbus The Vikings It depends which historian you ask and when.

Which of the following best showcases historiography? Studying World War lIl Studying World War Il in order to create your own historical narrative of it in line with the current political power's wishes Studying World War ll with a historian Studying the way World War ll was recorded by different historians and why

Hernando Cortez was granted the first hacienda in the New World. He was then granted labor from the people living there in the form of what? An encomienda system A hacienda system A comienda system A fair wage hiring system

How were the first settlers of the Americas believed to have been influenced by Beringia? Beringia was land mass connecting Eurasia with the Americas, until it sunk completely, stranding a portion of the population in the Americas. Beringia was a frozen land bridge caused by lower water levels during the last ice age, creating a new path of travel between Eurasia and the Americas. Beringia was an island between Eurasia and the Americas which provided a midway stop for supplies, making travel between the areas possible Beringia was the first primitive ship built by Stone Age people, and effectively the beginning of water travel between continents Beringia is an ancient grain native to Alaska, which is believed to be solelv resnonsible for the survival K PREV MORE NEXT