DCUSH Test Questions
1.). Did Native Americans have complex societies prior to 1492?
two to prove one to disprove - ✔✔yes Native Americans had complex societies prior to 1492.
The pacific northwest indians lived on the coast and used sea shells as currency. Because they
had currency we know they traded in their societies. Another example are the Mayans. The
Mayans developed a written language and used complex mathmatics. Because the mayans were
settled and not nomadic they had time to develope these ideas. Although theses societies were
complex, the plains indians did not have a highly complex society.They were nomadic hunter-
gatherers and did not farm. Rather they found seeds and nuts to eat along with the game they
hunted.
2.). Which native American group most closely resembled modern American society? Listen
describe three historic examples which proves your argument - ✔✔The Mayans closely
resembled modern day American society. The Mayans were settled and stayed in one place,
much like we do today. Because of this they were able to establish religion, art and governmental
administration. The Mayans also has populated cities. These cities resemble the ones we have
today with gigantic buildings. The Mayans were also able to develop a calendar system. With
their calendar and their knowledge of astronomy they were able to predict things such as
eclipses.
3.). Who was the primary beneficiary of the Columbian exchange? Listen describe to his stork
examples to prove your argument and one historic example to disprove your argument - ✔✔The
, primary beneficiary of the climate change was the Europeans. Europeans were supposed to new
staple-crops.Europeans brought back white potatoes at thrive in Europe, proving to be profitable
and nourishing the European population. The Europeans also brought with them diseases such as
smallpox. These diseases week and Native Americans making it easy to capture. The Native
Americans did game some benefits. They gained exposure to new types of food. Native
Americans were introduced to rice wheat and barley
4.). What goal was most important for Spanish colonizers God, glory, or gold? Listen describe
three historic examples to prove your argument - ✔✔Gold was most important to the Spanish.
Juan de onate establish New Mexico in hopes of finding gold and silver. He recruited many
people to look for it. Many Indians living in New Mexico were required to pay tribute to their
encomenderos. Indians are also required to perform personal tasks for their encomenderos for
free. Lastly, the kings of Spain were forced to declare bankruptcy 10 times. This was because of
the greed and need for gold and silver
5.). Which individual should historians celebrate the most in regards to Spanish colonization?
Listen describe three historic examples which prove your argument - ✔✔Hernan cortez. He was
a determined conquistador. He burned his men's ship so that they would remain loyal to him and
not desert. He also contributed to the Colombian exchange. He brought over 16 horses and
cannons. Finally he conquered the Aztec empire. He conquered the Aztec empire with his small
army and cannons
1.). Did Native Americans have complex societies prior to 1492?
two to prove one to disprove - ✔✔yes Native Americans had complex societies prior to 1492.
The pacific northwest indians lived on the coast and used sea shells as currency. Because they
had currency we know they traded in their societies. Another example are the Mayans. The
Mayans developed a written language and used complex mathmatics. Because the mayans were
settled and not nomadic they had time to develope these ideas. Although theses societies were
complex, the plains indians did not have a highly complex society.They were nomadic hunter-
gatherers and did not farm. Rather they found seeds and nuts to eat along with the game they
hunted.
2.). Which native American group most closely resembled modern American society? Listen
describe three historic examples which proves your argument - ✔✔The Mayans closely
resembled modern day American society. The Mayans were settled and stayed in one place,
much like we do today. Because of this they were able to establish religion, art and governmental
administration. The Mayans also has populated cities. These cities resemble the ones we have
today with gigantic buildings. The Mayans were also able to develop a calendar system. With
their calendar and their knowledge of astronomy they were able to predict things such as
eclipses.
3.). Who was the primary beneficiary of the Columbian exchange? Listen describe to his stork
examples to prove your argument and one historic example to disprove your argument - ✔✔The
, primary beneficiary of the climate change was the Europeans. Europeans were supposed to new
staple-crops.Europeans brought back white potatoes at thrive in Europe, proving to be profitable
and nourishing the European population. The Europeans also brought with them diseases such as
smallpox. These diseases week and Native Americans making it easy to capture. The Native
Americans did game some benefits. They gained exposure to new types of food. Native
Americans were introduced to rice wheat and barley
4.). What goal was most important for Spanish colonizers God, glory, or gold? Listen describe
three historic examples to prove your argument - ✔✔Gold was most important to the Spanish.
Juan de onate establish New Mexico in hopes of finding gold and silver. He recruited many
people to look for it. Many Indians living in New Mexico were required to pay tribute to their
encomenderos. Indians are also required to perform personal tasks for their encomenderos for
free. Lastly, the kings of Spain were forced to declare bankruptcy 10 times. This was because of
the greed and need for gold and silver
5.). Which individual should historians celebrate the most in regards to Spanish colonization?
Listen describe three historic examples which prove your argument - ✔✔Hernan cortez. He was
a determined conquistador. He burned his men's ship so that they would remain loyal to him and
not desert. He also contributed to the Colombian exchange. He brought over 16 horses and
cannons. Finally he conquered the Aztec empire. He conquered the Aztec empire with his small
army and cannons
