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    European colonization had devastating impacts on native populations. Disease was the primary cause of death among native Americans following contact with Europeans. European metals were incorporated into native culture but also held supernatural significance that intimidated native people. European monarchs sponsored voyages of exploration in the 15th century primarily to engage in lucrative Asian trade and acquire precious metals and territory for glory. Horses introduced by Europeans were adopted by some native groups for uses like war and hunting.

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    European colonization had devastating impacts on native populations. Disease was the primary cause of death among native Americans following contact with Europeans. European metals were incorporated into native culture but also held supernatural significance that intimidated native people. European monarchs sponsored voyages of exploration in the 15th century primarily to engage in lucrative Asian trade and acquire precious metals and territory for glory. Horses introduced by Europeans were adopted by some native groups for uses like war and hunting.

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    2/12/24, 5:33 PM Quiz & Worksheet - Effects of European Colonization

    Student:

    Worksheet: European Colonization Impact | Columbus & the


    Native Americans
    https://study.com/academy/lesson/effects-of-european-colonization-christopher-columbus-and-native-
    americans.html

    1. What was the most significant cause of death among Native Americans
    following contact with Europeans?

    Warfare Disease

    European firearms Slavery

    Work in the mines

    2. How did European metal affect the lives of Native Americans?

    European metal was adopted to European metal was thought to have


    protect their horses in battle. supernatural power and intimidated
    the Native American people.

    Native Americans quickly adopted European metal tools were superior to


    European methods of metal working. their tools.

    3. Why did European monarchs of the 15th century sponsor the voyages of many
    explorers?

    They were looking for better They wanted to engage in lucrative


    administrators. trade in Asia.

    They wanted to spread European They were trying to help other


    values all over the globe. civilizations develop.

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    2/12/24, 5:33 PM Quiz & Worksheet - Effects of European Colonization

    4. Which were the most common motivators for European exploration in the time
    of Columbus? I. Gold II. Guns III. God IV. Glory

    Precious metals and glory Guns, slaves and gold

    Gold, slaves and fame Gold, glory and God

    5. How did the reintroduction of horses affect the lives of Native Americans?

    Horses were worshipped as gods by Horses were bred and sold to noble
    many animistic groups. families at very high prices.

    Horses were sacrificed in animistic Horses were used for war and hunting.
    rituals.

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