Early American Encounters and Exchanges Quiz

Test your knowledge with 19 questions on explorers, Native American tribes, key events, and leaders shaping Colonial America.

#1

Who was the explorer credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth?

Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Hernán Cortés
Francisco Pizarro
#2

Which European country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyages in 1492?

Spain
Portugal
England
France
#3

Who is known for establishing the first permanent English settlement in North America?

John Smith
John Rolfe
Christopher Newport
George Washington
#4

Which European power was primarily involved in the fur trade in North America in the 17th century?

Spain
France
England
Portugal
#5

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact, signed by the Pilgrims in 1620?

Establish a theocratic government
Declare independence from England
Create a framework for self-government
Promote religious tolerance
#6

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, a key document in early American history?

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
#7

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 for the United States?

Acquisition of Florida
Expansion of Texas
Doubling the size of the country
Gaining control of the Oregon Territory
#8

Who were the indigenous people encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition during their journey to the Pacific Northwest?

Cherokee
Sioux
Nez Perce
Apache
#9

What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Old World and the New World?

Increased cultural isolation
Spread of new crops and animals
Decline in population
No significant impact
#10

What was the impact of the Treaty of Paris (1763) on North America?

End of the French and Indian War
Establishment of the 13 colonies
Expansion of Spanish territories
Formation of the Iroquois Confederacy
#11

Who was the Native American leader of the Wampanoag tribe that played a crucial role in the early history of the Plymouth Colony?

Squanto
Massasoit
Powhatan
Crazy Horse
#12

Which Native American tribe, led by Chief Pontiac, played a significant role in resisting British expansion in the Ohio River Valley after the French and Indian War?

Cherokee
Iroquois
Ottawa
Shawnee
#13

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War in 1775?

Battle of Saratoga
Lexington and Concord
Battle of Bunker Hill
Siege of Yorktown
#14

Who served as the president of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution and later became the first president of the United States?

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
#15

Which Native American confederation played a crucial role in resisting European colonization in the Eastern United States?

Iroquois Confederacy
Powhatan Confederacy
Sauk Confederacy
Apache Confederacy
#16

Which early American religious group sought refuge in the colony of Pennsylvania for the practice of their faith?

Puritans
Quakers
Catholics
Anglicans
#17

Which American leader is known for his famous ride to warn of British troop movements, declaring 'The British are coming!'?

Paul Revere
John Hancock
Patrick Henry
Samuel Adams
#18

Which landmark Supreme Court case in 1803 established the principle of judicial review?

Dred Scott v. Sandford
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Plessy v. Ferguson
#19

What event marked the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861?

Battle of Gettysburg
Attack on Fort Sumter
First Battle of Bull Run
Siege of Vicksburg

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