ALL MILESTONES SOFIA US History Questions with MCQs Answers correct A+ Graded
Which native civilization invented a numerical system to keep records?
The First Settlers
When, "in fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue," what
hypothesis was he attempting to prove?
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all milestones sofia us history questions with mcqs answers correct a graded which native civilization invented a numerical system to keep records the first settlers when
Which native civilization invented a numerical system to keep records?
The Olmec
The Aztec
The Maya
The Inca
The First Settlers
2
When, "in fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue," what
hypothesis was he attempting to prove?
The Atlantic Ocean is smaller than most cartographers at the time believed.
Lands previously unknown to most of Europe existed to the west.
That newer, faster boats from Portugal could reach Asia before the crew's supplies ran
out.
The earth is round and therefore Asia could be reached by sailing west.
Maritime Exploration
3
Which of the following historians is collecting archaeological evidence?
Lorrainne reviews ships' passenger lists and makes a map of where European
immigrants to Haiti came from.
Lamar analyzes the foundations of buildings that made up part of an early Spanish
town in northern Haiti.
Lacey watches a documentary about the history of Haiti and its role in the sugar
industry.
Lucien speaks with residents of Haiti about how it has changed over the last hundred
, years.
Think About It: What is History?
4
Which of the following statements best reflects the official attitude toward religious
freedom in the northern colonies?
"Puritanism is the official religion of the colony, but individuals may abstain from its
rituals and practice other religions privately."
"Other religions may be present in the colony, but Puritanism must be given pride of
place in government."
"Every member of the colony must accept Puritanism and live by its rules, whether or
not he is a member of the elect."
"Any religion is welcome in this colony, but most settlers are Puritan, and thus the
democratic government reflects their beliefs."
Settling the Northern Colonies
5
"What were the causes of the Civil War?"
Consider the above research question and choose the secondary source that is best
suited to answer it.
First-hand accounts from freed slaves following the Civil War
A 2018 biography of General Robert E. Lee, who led the South's army
A Hollywood film about the life of Abraham Lincoln
Maps of the United States that were produced prior to 1860
Analyzing Primary Sources
6
, "Interacting with natives on somewhat equal terms was demonstrated by sitting down
with them."
The above statement is most representative of which group of European explorers?
English
French
Dutch
Spanish
Think About It: How Did Europeans Justify Colonization of the New World?
7
Many Native Americans were eager to trade with Europeans for advanced weaponry.
What was an economic effect of this trade?
Native Americans began harvesting the raw materials used to make muskets and
gunpowder.
Native Americans began to hunt more beavers so they could trade the pelts for
muskets.
Native Americans began selling Europeans traditional native weaponry like bows and
arrows in exchange.
Native Americans stopped trading with other tribes because now they could use
muskets to steal from one another.
Native American Interactions with Europeans
8
What is one way that Nathaniel Bacon's 1675-76 rebellion contributed to the
increasing presence of slavery in the decades that followed?
, Bacon's Rebellion represented a challenge to the Protestant government of Virginia by
non-Christian, black settlers, so their rights were taken away.
Bacon's Rebellion demanded that white settlers from Europe not have to work, so the
government legalized black slavery.
Bacon's Rebellion pitted the working class against the elites, which made a labor force
with no rights or power more attractive.
Bacon's Rebellion demanded a black presence in government, which made the whites
in power take away the legal rights of blacks.
Settling the Southern Colonies
9
What reason did the Quakers, who opposed slavery, give in support of their view?
"We are the loyal subjects of Charles II. He opposes slavery, and thus do we."
"Other colonies are beginning to oppose slavery. We should as well so that we're not
left behind."
"Christians are not supposed to treat others in ways they themselves would not like to
be treated."
"Many of us have had visions of slavery being abolished. It is thus the will of God."
Settling the Middle Colonies
10
Which of the following statements is true?
Historians often see past events through the lenses of their own ideas and values.
Historians must take all primary and secondary sources at their word.
Historians generally agree on the best ways to interpret past events.
, The only way to learn about history is to research the works of previous historians.
The Historian's Practice
11
Which English colony was founded in 1634 as a second source of tobacco
production with a charter from King Charles I?
Maryland
Jamestown
Massachusetts Bay
Pennsylvania
The English Colonial Experiment: Virginia and Massachusetts
12
Which of the following premises is an essential part of Mercantilism?
Individual people pursuing their goals are more important than nations.
There is only so much wealth in the world, so a nation must gain control of as much as
possible.
African slaves are necessary because manual labor is beneath Europeans.
Colonization is a first step toward building new, stable, independent nations in America.
The Atlantic World
13
Which of the following beliefs was advanced by the Puritans?
The pope is the lawful head of the whole church, not Henry VIII or any other national
leader.
, The Americas are a promised land specially reserved by God for Puritans.
By reading scripture, individuals can determine whether or not they have been chosen
by God to be saved.
Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church should not be felt by ordinary people going
about their religion.
English Contact
14
Which of the following was a source of tension between English colonists and Native
Americans?
Native Americans killed colonists indiscriminately, but the reverse was not true.
The growing Native American population placed pressure on colonial settlements.
Colonists and various native groups sought to exploit each other to further their own
ends.
Native Americans and colonists competed for control of the tobacco market.
English and Native American Conflict
15
Which of the following statements best describes the situation in Central America
prior to the arrival of Spanish conquistadores?
Many native peoples resented the Aztec rulers and were ready to rebel.
The Aztec were a nomadic people, thinly spread through what is now Mexico.
The Aztec and Inca had been engaged in a centuries-long war for what is now Mexico
City.
Native cultures like the Aztec and Tlaxcalan were content to coexist peacefully.
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