Unit 1

Renaissance: The Origins of a Western Worldview 



Chapter 6 Assessment

Effects of Expansion and Imperialism

You will submit this assessment to your teacher on the next page. It will allow you to show that you understand the question for Chapter 6, which is

  • How can expansion change worldviews?


Choose one of the following two options.


In a well-written paragraph or two, address both of the following.

  • Explain how exploration and expansion affected the Europeans and the Indigenous societies with whom they came into contact.

    Be sure to include economic, cultural, and lasting effects for both groups.

  • Identify the lasting effect that you think is most significant. Explain why this effect is most significant.


Do both of the following tasks to complete the Chapter 6 assessment.


  • Complete a Venn diagram about the effects of expansion and imperialism on both Indigenous peoples and the Europeans.

    Use the ReadWriteThink Online Venn diagram or create your own.

    Be sure to include economic, cultural, and lasting effects for both groups.

  • At the bottom of the page with your Venn diagram (or on another document), identify the lasting effect that you think is most significant. Explain why this effect is most significant.


Be sure you have included all the following in your product:

  • Effects of expansion and imperialism on both the Indigenous and European people

  • Economic, cultural, and lasting effects for both groups 

  • Identification and explanation of most significant lasting effect
 Remember to read through the Chapter 6 Assessment Rubric no matter which option you choose.

Click here to download the rubric



Submit your completed Chapter 6 Assessment on the next page.