SOPHIA US HITORY ALL MILESTONES
1
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
,SOPHIA US HITORY ALL MILESTONES
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
, SOPHIA US HITORY ALL MILESTONES
"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?
1
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
,SOPHIA US HITORY ALL MILESTONES
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
, SOPHIA US HITORY ALL MILESTONES
"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?
