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UNIT 1 — MILESTONE 1

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1

Which native civilization invented a numerical system to keep records?

The Olmec

The Aztec

The Maya

The Inca

CONCEPT

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.

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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.

CONCEPT

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.

CONCEPT

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."

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