Which of the following statements BEST describes teh importance of the voyage arund the world led by Magellan?

The voyage proved that there was a westward all-water route to Asia

The rebirth of artistic and technological innovation in Europe, known as the Renaissance, was prompted by

The increase in travel by Europeans and their trade expansion.

What effect did the glaciers have on ancient humans during the last Ice Age?

They created a land bridge allowing humans to travel from Asia to America.

Which of the following statements BEST summarizes trade in Africa and Eurasia?

New methods of transportation led to the exchange of goods and ideas

In what way did Chinese civilization differ from other ancient world civilizations?

It was geographically and plitically isolated from outsiders.

Based on what you read in the textbook, how did Islam affect trade in the Middle East?

It expanded trade by opening up route from many countries to Mecca.

In what way might Spain's decision to claim land in North America be considered controversial?

Spanish explorers seized territory already inhabited by American Indians.

Which of the following later inpired Benjamin Franklin to unite the colonists in the 1700's?

the structure of the Iroquois League

What effect did Zheng He have on China's position in the ancient world?

His voyages expanded China's trade and increased its influence on others

How do scholars know that the Vikings had traveled to North America prior to Columbus's voyage?

The Vikings left written records and archaeological evidence

Based on what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement BEST explains why people in Africa eat manioc?

Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it inAmerica.

How were the Olmec able to support a civilization and cities?

by cultivating a surplus of food that could feed a large population

While sometimes quite diverse, one common theme of many American Indian religious beliefs was

the importance of one's connection with the physical environment.

What effect of the Columbian Exchange does this image illustrate?

The conversion of the physical environment from grasslands to pasture.

In what way did the use of the astrolabe revolutionize sea travel?

It helped sailors maintain course by determining latitude.

What conclusion can be drawn about why the lifestyle of the Inuit differed from that of the Natchez Indians.

The contrasting environments in which they lived influenced their lives.

What is the purpose of the Pueblo Indian harvest ceremony?

to celebrate the ripening of corn

Which of the following is an example of an effect of cultural diffusion in early North America?

Many American Indian groups learned how to farm.

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8th Grade Topic 1 Early Americas and European Exploration

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Which of the following statements BEST describes teh importance of the voyage arund the world led by Magellan?
The voyage proved that sailing west to reach Asia was shorter and safer
The voyage proved the theory that the world was round
The voyage proved that there was a westward all-water route to Asia
The voyage proved taht circumnavigating the globe was nearly impossible
2
The rebirth of artistic and technological innovation in Europe, known as the Renaissance, was prompted by
the decrease in Christian converts throughout North Africa.
the desire to compete with Chinese intellectual and cultural advancements.
the growing number of immigrants from the Middle East.
The increase in travel by Europeans and their trade expansion.
3
What effect did the glaciers have on ancient humans during the last Ice Age?
They influenced the culture that develeped in portions of North America.
They forced ancient humans to abandon North America and migrate south.
They caused teh destruction of several civilizations due to rising seas
They created a land bridge allowing humans to travel from Asia to America.
4
Which of the following statements BEST summarizes trade in Africa and Eurasia?
New methods of transportation led to the exchange of goods and ideas
Cultural diffusion was the result of trade between North Africa and Eurasia
Trade between merchants ws mainly based on precious metals and technology
More technilogical advances were exchanged than resources and goods
5
In what way did Chinese civilization differ from other ancient world civilizations?
Its innovations did not spread to other cultures.
It made important advancements in sailing and shipbuilding.
It was geographically and plitically isolated from outsiders.
It engaged in foreign trade over seas as well as across land.
6
Based on what you read in the textbook, how did Islam affect trade in the Middle East?
It minimized trade as merchants focused on Islamic missionary work.
It increased trade by threatening the influence of Christianity.
It restricted trade encouraging Muslims to reject the need for possessions
It expanded trade by opening up route from many countries to Mecca.
7
In what way might Spain's decision to claim land in North America be considered controversial?
Spanish explorers failed to convert native people to Christianity.
Spanish explorers claimed land that was already controlled by Portugal.
Spanish explorers seized territory already inhabited by American Indians.
Spanish explorers promised to free the slaves of North America.
8
Which of the following later inpired Benjamin Franklin to unite the colonists in the 1700's?
the threat of disease
the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan
the structure of the Iroquois League
The prospect of gold
9
What effect did Zheng He have on China's position in the ancient world?
His trading of unique goods increased the demand for Chinese goods
His voyages expanded China's trade and increased its influence on others
His decision's limited contact with other civilizations.
His fleet of 300 ships caused fear among western civilizations
10
How do scholars know that the Vikings had traveled to North America prior to Columbus's voyage?
Scholars have located ancient Viking maps of North America's coast
The Vikings left written records and archaeological evidence
Archaeologists have found the ruins of Viking ships alon the west coast
The Inuit have passed down oral histories about their battles with Vikings
11
Based on what you know of the Columbian Exchange, which statement BEST explains why people in Africa eat manioc?
Early American Indians brought mnioc with them on voyages to Africa.
Manioc is native to Africa and a traditional part of local diets
Early American Indians established trade routes with Africa.
Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it inAmerica.
12
How were the Olmec able to support a civilization and cities?
by developing a system of roadways to connect different communities
by implementing heavy taxes to raise public funds for each community
by construting residential dwellings for the growing populations in cities
by cultivating a surplus of food that could feed a large population
13
While sometimes quite diverse, one common theme of many American Indian religious beliefs was
a reliance on rigorous prayer and worship rituals.
the importance of one's connection with the physical environment.
the acceptance of only one major god.
a predetermined existance that lacked free will.
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Which phrase provides the BEST example of how the Pueblo people modified the environment in which they lived?
"played games on ballcourts"
"could survive on ly if they found water"
"building dams and tanks"
"made beautiful art with acid-etchings on shells"
15
What effect of the Columbian Exchange does this image illustrate?
The population boom of domesticated animals that escaped into the wild.
The destruction of the natural landscape due to grazing cattle.
The introduction of milk cows to the American Indians of the Midwest.
The conversion of the physical environment from grasslands to pasture.
16
In what way did the use of the astrolabe revolutionize sea travel?
It helpe ships stay on course by always pointing north.
It helped sailors determine the depths of different seas.
It helped sailors maintain course by determining latitude.
It helped sailors predic the weather and prepare for storms.
17
To which region did Islam spread after it emerged in Arabia during the 600's?
North Africa, Persia, Spain
Arabia, Egypt, Mesopotamia
North Africa, France, Russia
Spain, Europe, Asia
18
What conclusion can be drawn about why the lifestyle of the Inuit differed from that of the Natchez Indians.
The contrasting environments in which they lived influenced their lives.
The Inuit had access to fertile soil while the land of the Nachez was arid.
The Inuit had a vast empire that assimilated the cultures of other groups
The Nachez were more isolated and had less contact with other groups
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What is the purpose of the Pueblo Indian harvest ceremony?
to worship the god of the sun
to pray for good rainfall
to celebrate the ripening of corn
to offer sacrifices to the kachinas
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Which of the following is an example of an effect of cultural diffusion in early North America?
American Indian groups created their first trade networks.
Many American Indian groups learned how to farm.
Climates became more hospitable for American Indian groups.
American Indian groups often used different manterials to create tools.

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