Reference no: EM132845454

Question 1) Many of the New World's early explorers were looking for a shorter route around Africa to India.

A - True

B - False

Question 2) The introduction of Native American foods, such as corn and potatoes, to Europe spurred a dramatic increase in Europe's population.

A - True

B - False

Question 3) The original Spanish settlement of New Mexico

A - experienced little missionary activity because Spanish settlers were preoccupied with farming.

B - was enriched by the discovery of an abundance of gold and silver.

C - rarely came into contact with Native Americans because the Spanish killed them all upon their arrival.

D - was led by Juan de Oñate who forced Native Americans to pay taxes to Spanish authorities.

E - relied on hunting rather than crops such as corn because they lacked irrigation networks.

Question 4) Which of the following statements accurately describes the English Puritans?

A - They successfully converted James I to their beliefs.

B - They rejected the doctrines of Martin Luther.

C - They wanted to simplify religion to its most basic elements.

D - They believed in religious freedom.

E - They believed people could be saved by their own actions, not just by God's grace.

Question 5) The first Jews in the colonies arrived in

A - Maryland.

B - New Netherland.

C - Pennsylvania.

D - Massachusetts Bay.

E - Rhode Island