stion 46: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The Spanish influence in Colorado.
B. The history of the Anasazi in Colorado.
C. Early exploration of Colorado.
D. Economic exploitation of Colorado.
Question 47: The phrase “weathered the test of time” in paragraph 1 means that__________
A. The Anasazi culture was very old.
B. Anasazi buildings can still be seen.
C. The Anasazi abandoned Colorado because of the desert conditions.
D. Climatic conditions have changed since the time of the Anasazi.
Question 48: Why does the author mention “gold, pelts, and slaves” in paragraph 2 ?
A. To classify the natural resources.
B. To criticize the cruelty of the Spanish.
C. To point out the wealth of the region.
D. To show commercial interest in the region.
Question 49: The phrase “the region” in paragraph 2 refers to__________
A. Sierra de la Plata B. Santa Fe C. southwestern Colorado D. New Mexico
Question 50: It can be concluded from the lines 10-11 that__________
A. many places have Spanish names.
B. Rivera’s expedition was unsuccessful.
C. not much is known of the Spanish exploration of the region.
D. the Spanish culture quickly overtook the native culture.
Question 51: The purpose of the expedition of 1776 was__________
A. to look for a way to reach California.
B. to study the archaeology of the region.
C. to look for silver in the mountains.
D. to build the towns of Durango and Dolores.
Question 52: In paragraph 4, the author suggests that__________
A. American trappers traded with the Spanish.
B. mountain men and trappers survived in harsh conditions.
C. Peg-leg Smith owned a trading post in New Mexico.
D. beaver pelts were becoming scarce in Colorado in the 1800s.
Question 53: Which of the following is most likely true about William Becknell?
A. He collected Anasazi pottery.
B. He was well-educated about the Anasazi culture.
C. He built the Santa Fe Trail.
D. He was wealthy from selling beaver pelts.
Question 54: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. A comparison of Spanish and American expeditions.
B. A description of southwestern Colorado.
C. An illustration of archaeological discovery.
D. A historical account of southwestern Colorado .
Question 55: Which of the following sentences should NOT be included in a summary of this passage?
A. The discovery of gold and silver changed Colorado history.
B. The Anasazi were early inhabitants of Colorado.
C. The Spanish were the first Europeans to explore Colorado.
D. Economic interests influenced the exploration of Colorado
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