History Chapter 1 Exam

Bartolomeu Dias

Which explorer was the first european to round the southern tip of africa?

Ferdinand Magellan

Which explorer led the first expedition to successfully circumnavigate the globe?

Spain

Which country did Christopher Columbus sail for when he “discovered” the New World?

An economic system that was designed to enhance the wealth and power of a nation.

What is mercantilism

Conquistador

Which terms refers to the Spanish soldiers and explorers who conquered vast territories in the Americans?

Amerigo Vespucci

Which explorer’s journey led to the realization that the americas were a new continent, separate from Asia?

Spreading Christianity

The Phrase “God, Glory and Gold” is often used to summarize the motivations for European exploration. What does “God” Refer to in this context?

Created a framework for self-government in Plymouth Colony

The Mayflower Compact is significant because it

The first representative assembly in the American colonies

Which of the following best describes the House of Burgesses?

Search for gold and economic profit

What was the primary reason for the founding of Jamestown in 1607?

Pocahontas.

Which Native American is known for her association with the Jamestown colony:

Implementing a strict work ethic among colonists.

John Smith played a critical role in the survival of Jamestown by

The region emphasized reading the Bible and had public schools.

Why was the literacy rate higher in New England than in the other regions during the colonial period?

An education law requiring towns to establish schools

What was the Old Deluder Satan Act, and what was its significance?

Through community schoools often tied to churches

How was education typically provided in the New England colonies?

High birth rates and immigration

What caused variation and growth among the colonial population?

The First Great Awakening

Johnathan Edwards is best known for his role in which religious movement?

A series of religious revivals and increased religious enthusiasm

The great awakening in the American colonies was primarily characterized by

Preaching during the Great Awakening and uniting the colonies through his sermons

George Whitefield was known for his role in

Astrolobe, compass, maps

What were some of the technological innovations that facilitated the Age of Exploration? Name at least two and explain their significance

Religious revivals in the American Colonies

What was the Great Awakening?

God, Glory, Gold

What were the three main motivations behind european exploration during the Age of Exploration?

By making or growing them at home and trading locally

How did most colonists acquire their food and household items