Which of the following was NOT a reason why early European explorers came to America?
(1 point)
Responses
to determine if the earth was round
to determine if the earth was round
to bring glory to their respective nations
to bring glory to their respective nations
to find silver and gold
to find silver and gold
to explore new lands
to determine if the earth was round
According to Kepler’s second law of motion, which statement describes the area swept out by a line between a planet and the sun?(1 point)
Responses
It is constant if the planet moves at a constant speed.
It is constant if the planet moves at a constant speed.
It increases as the planet approaches the sun.
It increases as the planet approaches the sun.
It increases as the planet moves away from the sun.
It increases as the planet moves away from the sun.
It is constant for equal times.
It is constant for equal times.
Which is the most likely reason why Spain controlled so much of the Americas in the 1400s and 1500s?
(1 point)
Responses
The Vikings did not stay very long in North America.
The Vikings did not stay very long in North America.
Other Europeans wanted to know about Ancient Rome.
Other Europeans wanted to know about Ancient Rome.
Many explorers were more interested in reaching China.
Many explorers were more interested in reaching China.
The Spanish sent the most explorers to the New World.
The Spanish sent the most explorers to the New World.
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto was likely the first European to
(1 point)
Responses
meet American Indians in South Carolina.
meet American Indians in South Carolina.
begin a settlement in South Carolina.
begin a settlement in South Carolina.
find gold in South Carolina.
find gold in South Carolina.
see the interior of South Carolina.
see the interior of South Carolina.
Which explorer was the first to lead Europeans into South Carolina?
(1 point)
Responses
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Francisco Gordillo
Francisco Gordillo
Jean Ribault
Jean Ribault
Giovanni da Verrazano
Francisco Gordillo
The settlement at San Miguel de Gualdape was doomed from the beginning and lasted only six months. What is the correct chronological order for the following four events, all of which played a role in the abandonment of the settlement?
Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon died
the food supply ran out
the winter was exceptionally cold
there was a slave revolt
(1 point)
Responses
3, 2, 1, 4
3, 2, 1, 4
4, 1, 3, 2
4, 1, 3, 2
3, 4, 1, 2
3, 4, 1, 2
2, 1, 4, 3