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Quiz about The Early Americas
Quiz about The Early Americas

The Early Americas Trivia Quiz


I love history. This quiz tests your knowledge of Early America. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by yoshiegg812. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
yoshiegg812
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
279,285
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1974
Last 3 plays: Baldfroggie (6/10), Guest 46 (9/10), Guest 71 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What did the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) do to the 'line' (of longitude) separating Spanish and Portuguese spheres of interest? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who conquered the Aztecs? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Columbus found the New World by accident.


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the first U.S. Secretary of State? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What did the the Monroe Doctrine, as stated in 1823, say the U.S. would regard as a hostile act? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who is known as "The Great Compromiser?" Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who murdered Abraham Lincoln? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What battle was the turning point of the Civil War? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Robert E. Lee was a general for the Confederacy during the Civil War.


Question 10 of 10
10. The Civil War began at ______________.

Answer: (Two Words)



Most Recent Scores
Oct 28 2024 : Baldfroggie: 6/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 46: 9/10
Sep 19 2024 : Guest 71: 9/10
Sep 18 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What did the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) do to the 'line' (of longitude) separating Spanish and Portuguese spheres of interest?

Answer: Moved the line westwards in Portugal's favor

The line of demarcation had been drawn by Alexander VI, so Portugal and Spain could claim land without interference. King John II thought it favored Spain, and so he negotiated an agreement with Spain which resulted in the Treaty of Tordesillas. This moved the 'line' to the west in the Americas. Extension of the 'line' right round the world had to wait till 1529.
2. Who conquered the Aztecs?

Answer: Hernando Cortes

Montezuma was the leader of the Aztecs. Amerigo Vespucci had absolutely nothing to do with the conquest of the Aztecs. Francisco Pizarro was the conquerer of the Incas. Hernando Cortes had fewer men, but he had guns and horses, which the Aztecs feared. Many Aztecs caught smallpox and died, which weakened them militarily.
3. Columbus found the New World by accident.

Answer: True

Columbus wanted to sail to Asia to trade with merchants and find gold. He went the 'wrong way' because his calculations about the distance were much more optimistic than those made by others. The notion that at that time mariners and astronomers thought the Earth was flat is just an urban legend.
4. Who was the first U.S. Secretary of State?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

George Washington was the First President of the United States. He appointed several trustworthy men to help him oversee the country's early development. Those people are known as the cabinet. Henry Knox was Secretary of War, Alexander Hamilton was Secretary of Treasury, and Thomas Jefferson was Secretary of State.
5. What did the the Monroe Doctrine, as stated in 1823, say the U.S. would regard as a hostile act?

Answer: The establishment of new colonial territory in the Americas

The Monroe Doctrine stated that the Americas were closed to new colonization. It warned that European efforts to establish new colonies would be considered "dangerous to our peace and safety."
6. Who is known as "The Great Compromiser?"

Answer: Henry Clay

During the election of 1824, there was some national debate over who was going to become president. New England favored John Quincy Adams, the South favored William Crawford, and the West favored Henry Clay. John Quincy Adams won the election because Henry Clay gave all of his votes to him, enabling him to win, even though Andrew Jackson won in the popular vote and the electoral college.
7. Who murdered Abraham Lincoln?

Answer: John Wilkes Booth

Abraham Lincoln was watching a play in Ford's Theater. John Wilkes Booth went up into Lincoln's balcony and shot him in the back of the head. He jumped off the balcony and broke his leg. Although his leg was broken, he still escaped.
8. What battle was the turning point of the Civil War?

Answer: Battle of Gettysburg

The Union won the Battle of Gettysburg. So many people died in this battle. Some people say this battle was so bloody, the rivers ran red. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolutionary War.
9. Robert E. Lee was a general for the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Answer: True

Robert E. Lee defected from the North to join the South. He was one of the best generals in the South.
10. The Civil War began at ______________.

Answer: Battle of Fort Sumter

The bombardment of Fort Sumter heralded the start of the war. The fort belonged to the Union, but was in Confederate territory, so it was attacked. The North retreated.
Source: Author yoshiegg812

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