Ch. 2.2 Europeans Reach The Americas Quiz

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    To go all the way around the globe is to _________________________ the globe.

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It has been said that Europeans had no idea about the Americas
and went there by chance. When the Europeans got to the
Americans they called the native people Indians since they
thought they had gotten to Asia. Test your facts from chapter 2.2
on Europeans reach the Americans below.

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  • 2. 

    Without intending to do so, the explorers introduced deadly new _____________ to the Americas.

    Explanation
    The explorers unintentionally brought new diseases to the Americas, which had devastating effects on the indigenous populations. These diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, were foreign to the Americas and the indigenous people had no immunity against them. This resulted in widespread illness and death, causing a significant decline in the native population.

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  • 3. 

    What was the exchange of plants and animals between the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa called?

    Explanation
    The exchange of plants and animals between the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa is known as the Columbian Exchange. This refers to the widespread transfer of crops, livestock, and diseases between these continents after Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas in the late 15th century. This exchange had a significant impact on the cultures, economies, and ecosystems of all involved regions.

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    As part of the trade, Europeans shipped millions of ____________________ to work slaves in the colonies in the New World.

    Explanation
    During the Atlantic slave trade, Europeans transported millions of Africans to the colonies in the New World to work as slaves. This trade involved capturing Africans from various regions of Africa, transporting them across the Atlantic Ocean in horrific conditions, and selling them into slavery. Africans were seen as a source of cheap labor and were forced to work on plantations, mines, and other industries in the colonies. This brutal system of forced labor had a devastating impact on African societies and contributed to the development of the colonies in the New World.

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  • 5. 

    The imaginary boundary that divided the Atlantic Ocean was the ___________________.

    Explanation
    The Line of Demarcation was the imaginary boundary that divided the Atlantic Ocean. This line was established through the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 between Spain and Portugal. It was drawn north to south, approximately 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands. This line determined the territories that each country could explore and colonize in the New World. Spain had rights to the west of the line, including most of the Americas, while Portugal had rights to the east, including Brazil. The Line of Demarcation played a significant role in shaping the colonial expansion and exploration during the Age of Discovery.

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    Columbus asked King _____________________ and Queen ______________________ of Spain to pay for an expedition across the Atlantic.

    Explanation
    You do not need to use the word "AND" just write the words that are missing.

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  • 7. 

    Which Portuguese navigator, set out with a fleet to reach the Philippine Islands and the Indian Ocean?

    Explanation
    include his first and last names

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  • 8. 

    In 1501 which explorer and map maker led a Spanish fleet to the coast of present-day South America?

    Explanation
    include his first and last names

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  • 9. 

    What treaty moved the Line of Demarcation 800 miles west?

    Explanation
    The treaty of Tordesillas moved the Line of Demarcation 800 miles west. This treaty was signed in 1494 between Spain and Portugal, with the mediation of the Pope. It aimed to divide the newly discovered lands outside of Europe between the two countries. The Line of Demarcation was an imaginary line drawn from north to south through the Atlantic Ocean, and by moving it west, Portugal gained more territory in the Americas. This treaty played a significant role in shaping the colonization and exploration of the New World by Spain and Portugal.

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    Columbus, a sailor from __________________, Italy was convinced he could reachc Asia by sailing _________________ across the Atlantic Ocean.

    Explanation
    You do not need to use the word "AND" just write the words that are missing.

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