American History Unit 1&2 Exam Review
American History Exam Review Unit 1&2
1. Name the empires that were located in America before the arrival of Europeans.
The Inca, the Olmec, the Maya, the Aztec, the Moundbuilders, the Iroquois, the Five Civilized Tribes.
2. Name where each tribe was located ( North or South America) and one accomplishment for each of the empires.
3. What was a joint stock company?
A joint stock company was when people bought shares in companies that were hoping to explore the New World.
4. What were the new inventions that made exploration easier? (3 items)
The new inventions that made exploration easier were advances in cartography, navigation, and shipbuilding.
5. Who were Vasco da Gama and Prince Henry of Portugal? Why are they important?
They were Portuguese explores during the Age of Exploration. Prince Henry sponsaved expeditions and Vasco found trade route to India
6. Who was Christopher Columbus and why is he so important to American history?
Christopher Columbus was the first European to “discover” America. He paved the way for other Europeans to venture to North America.
7. What were the names of Columbus’ three ships?
The Santa Maria, the Niña, and the La Pinta
8. Know the following terms: Conquistadors, Cores and Monctezuma, Incan Empire, Fountain of Youth, Spanish Armada
Conquistadors- Soldiers/explorers/ adventurers at the service of the Spanish Empire.
Cortes and Monctezuma- Cortes visited Monctezuma, thought he was a God, he conquered Monctezuma.
Incan Empire- Largest empire in pre-Columbian America.
Fountain of Youth- legendary spring that hypothetically vestors youth of anyone who drinks its waters.
Spanish Armada- Spain’s HUGE army fleat that sailed against England in attempt to claim North America.
9. Know your map of the original 13 colonies 1. Massachusetts 2. New Hampshire 3. Connecticut 4. Rhode Island 5. New York 6. Pennsylvania
1. Name the empires that were located in America before the arrival of Europeans.
The Inca, the Olmec, the Maya, the Aztec, the Moundbuilders, the Iroquois, the Five Civilized Tribes.
2. Name where each tribe was located ( North or South America) and one accomplishment for each of the empires.
3. What was a joint stock company?
A joint stock company was when people bought shares in companies that were hoping to explore the New World.
4. What were the new inventions that made exploration easier? (3 items)
The new inventions that made exploration easier were advances in cartography, navigation, and shipbuilding.
5. Who were Vasco da Gama and Prince Henry of Portugal? Why are they important?
They were Portuguese explores during the Age of Exploration. Prince Henry sponsaved expeditions and Vasco found trade route to India
6. Who was Christopher Columbus and why is he so important to American history?
Christopher Columbus was the first European to “discover” America. He paved the way for other Europeans to venture to North America.
7. What were the names of Columbus’ three ships?
The Santa Maria, the Niña, and the La Pinta
8. Know the following terms: Conquistadors, Cores and Monctezuma, Incan Empire, Fountain of Youth, Spanish Armada
Conquistadors- Soldiers/explorers/ adventurers at the service of the Spanish Empire.
Cortes and Monctezuma- Cortes visited Monctezuma, thought he was a God, he conquered Monctezuma.
Incan Empire- Largest empire in pre-Columbian America.
Fountain of Youth- legendary spring that hypothetically vestors youth of anyone who drinks its waters.
Spanish Armada- Spain’s HUGE army fleat that sailed against England in attempt to claim North America.
9. Know your map of the original 13 colonies 1. Massachusetts 2. New Hampshire 3. Connecticut 4. Rhode Island 5. New York 6. Pennsylvania