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Social Studies Chapter 2 Part 2

Test Description: Explorers

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1) How long did Columbus sail before he reached land on his first voyage?

Afive weeks Bone month Ctwo years Dfive days

2) What did Columbus name the general area where he landed on his first voyage?

ANew Spain BWest Indies CAmerica DTaino

3) Which of the following was a reason Cortés took Moctezuma prisoner?

AHe wanted to conquer the Aztecs. BHe was afraid of the Aztecs’ superior weapons. CHe wanted to take Moctezuma back to Spain. DMoctezuma had not welcomed Cortés and his men.

4) What did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella want Columbus to trade for in Asia?

Alumber and fish Bhorses and cattle Ccotton and wood Dgold and spices

5) Which of the following items from the Columbian Exchange MOST helped the Native Americans?

Ahorses Bgold and silver Cbananas and sugar cane Dcorn and potatoes

6) What was the overall effect of the Columbian Exchange on most of the native people of North America?

AIt was harmful to them. BIt had no effect on them. CIt improved their lives. DIt was good for them.

7) How did mapmakers help European sailors improve their navigation?

AThey made more accurate maps. BTheir maps showed the dangerous areas of land routes. CThey could tell them how fast their ship was going. DThe taught sailors how to operate the new caravel ships.

8) Which explorer’s expedition was the first to circumnavigate the earth?

AColumbus BMagellan CPonce de Leon DCortes

9) Which of the following statements BEST describes Prince Henry’s navigation school?

AChristopher Columbus attended the school. BStudents at the school were taught military arts that they would use to conquer Native American civilizations. CSailors, scholars, mapmakers, and shipbuilders worked together there to improve sea travel. DPrince Henry did not start a navigation school.

10) Though both Native Americans and enslaved Africans suffered in New Spain, which of the following conditions was NOT shared by both groups?

Asuffering from sickness and overwork Bforced labor Cleaving their homeland Dnot knowing the language of their conqueror

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