Review Questions

Chapter 1

1. From time to time the study of history changes it view of events and people. What does George McJunkin's discovery tell us about the study of history?

2. What do the life experiences of Isabella of Castile and Tecuichpotzin reveal about the nature of European and native contact?

3. What takes place in Chaco Canyon with the Anasazi culture?

4. What were the major cultural and technological differences between North America and Europe before 1492? Describe Native American attitudes toward and beliefs about the natural world, wealth, community, and men and women.

5. What were the three West African kingdoms between the fifth and fourteenth centuries and describe West African beliefs about family, religion and social organization. On page 28 according to Equiano what was the "chief employment" of the people?

6. How were the cultures in Africa, the Americas and Europe very much a like.

7. Explain the political, economic, and religious changes in early modern Europe that led to the exploration and eventual settlement of North America.

8. What were the navigational improvements that led to European exploration?

9. What were the roles and contributions of the Portuguese in European exploration?