#1
Who was the main European power involved in the French and Indian War?
England
ExplanationEngland was the main European power involved in the French and Indian War.
#2
Which explorer is credited with the first circumnavigation of the earth?
Ferdinand Magellan
ExplanationFerdinand Magellan is credited with the first circumnavigation of the earth.
#3
Which European explorer reached the eastern coast of present-day Canada in 1497?
John Cabot
ExplanationJohn Cabot reached the eastern coast of present-day Canada in 1497.
#4
Which European power established the colony of New France in North America?
France
ExplanationFrance established the colony of New France in North America.
#5
Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?
Hernán Cortés
ExplanationHernán Cortés was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
#6
Which Native American tribe played a significant role in the early conflicts between the French and English in North America?
Iroquois
ExplanationThe Iroquois played a significant role in the early conflicts between the French and English in North America.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Treaty of Paris (1763) that ended the French and Indian War?
France retained control of New Orleans
ExplanationFrance did not retain control of New Orleans as a consequence of the Treaty of Paris (1763) that ended the French and Indian War.
#8
Which Native American leader played a pivotal role in the Powhatan Confederacy during the early years of Jamestown?
Powhatan
ExplanationPowhatan played a pivotal role in the Powhatan Confederacy during the early years of Jamestown.
#9
Which European power controlled Florida prior to the Treaty of Paris in 1763?
Spain
ExplanationSpain controlled Florida prior to the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
#10
Which French explorer is known for establishing the first permanent French settlement in North America?
Samuel de Champlain
ExplanationSamuel de Champlain is known for establishing the first permanent French settlement in North America.
#11
Which European country established the colony of New Netherland in North America?
Netherlands
ExplanationThe Netherlands established the colony of New Netherland in North America.
#12
Who led the unsuccessful expedition to find the fabled 'Northwest Passage' in the early 16th century?
John Cabot
ExplanationJohn Cabot led the unsuccessful expedition to find the fabled 'Northwest Passage' in the early 16th century.
#13
Which European explorer led the first expedition to reach the Pacific Ocean from the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Magellan?
Ferdinand Magellan
ExplanationFerdinand Magellan led the first expedition to reach the Pacific Ocean from the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Magellan.