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Which native civilization invented a numerical system to keep records?  The Olmec  The Aztec  The Maya  The Inca The First Settlers 2 When, "in fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Colu... mbus 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.  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. 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. 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."  "Any religion is welcome in this colony, but most settlers are Puritan, and thus the democratic government reflects their beliefs." [Show More]

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