History quiz

Anazai

part of the ancient north American people of southwestern US. Earliest phase of their culture known as Basket Maker period.

Mesa Verde National Park

US national park known for its well preserved ancestral puebloan cliff dwellings. The park protects over 600 cliff dwellings.

Cohokia

An indigenous tribe in the midwest and archaeological site known for its impressive Earth mounds. Area was very large and influential settlement in Missisipi.

Iroquois Confederacy

A powerful Native American alliance of 5 nations. The confederacy was originally based in New York

3 G’s

God, glory, gold were 3 reasons for exploration. These motivations drove European expansion during the Age of Discovery, influencing colonization and cultural exchanges.

Prince Henry (the Navigator)

Portuguese prince who sponsored early voyages of exploration along the west coast of Africa. He helped advance navigation, mapmaking, and maritime technology.

Christopher Columbus:

Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the Americas to European exploration. He is often credited with "discovering" the New World in 1492.

Elizabeth I

Queen of England from 1558 to 1603, known for defeating the Spanish Armada and fostering the English Renaissance. Her reign strengthened England’s naval power and colonial ambitions.

The Pilgrims:

English settlers who traveled to North America seeking religious freedom, landing at Plymouth in 1620. They established one of the first successful colonies in New England.

Jamestown

The first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in Virginia in 1607. It became a profitable colony through tobacco cultivation

Ferdinand Magellan

Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe (1519–1522). He died during the voyage, but his fleet completed the journey.

Ponce de León:

Spanish explorer and conquistador who explored Florida, searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth. He became the first governor of Puerto Rico

Vasco da Gama

Portuguese navigator who sailed around Africa to reach India in 1498. His voyage opened a sea route for trade between Europe and Asia.

Sir Francis Drake:

English sea captain, privateer, and explorer who circumnavigated the globe (1577–1580). He also raided Spanish ships and settlements in the Americas.

John Smith

English soldier and explorer who played a key role in establishing Jamestown. He helped maintain order and negotiated with Native Americans for the colony’s survival.

Tobacco

A cash crop introduced in the Americas that became central to colonial economies. Its cultivation fueled economic growth and labor demand, including the use of indentured servants and enslaved people.

German Invasion

Likely referring to German military advances in Europe, notably during World War I or II. These invasions reshaped political boundaries and global conflicts.

Ulysses

Hero of Homer’s epic The Odyssey, known for his cleverness and long journey home after the Trojan War. His story symbolizes endurance and human ingenuity.

Pocahontas

Native American woman who helped maintain peace between the Powhatan tribe and English settlers. She married John Rolfe and became a symbol of early colonial-Native relations.

Mayflower Compact

A 1620 agreement signed by the Pilgrims to establish self-government in Plymouth Colony. It is an early example of colonial democracy in America