Unit 1, Review Quiz 1 (Colonialism)

Question 1

What impact did European nations have on the regions in which they settled?

Accepted Answer

Brought European culture, religion, & gvmt. to the region.

Question 2

During the 1700s, which country had possession of present day Australia and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 3

Which is evidence that Spain once controlled most of the area of South & Central America?

Accepted Answer

The majority in South & Central America speak Spanish.

Question 4

Which European nation colonized the darkly shaded areas shown on this map?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 5

How did the invention of the printing press impact European society?

Accepted Answer

It encouraged the spread of ideas.

Question 6

What was the main motivation for the British to set sail and explore the Americas?

Accepted Answer

to set up permanent colonies

Question 7

Which individual helped Portugal become one of the leaders during The Age of Exploration?

Accepted Answer

Prince Henry the Navigator

Question 8

Which letter marks the area of the Americas that was colonized by Spain?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 9

Advancements in ship building allowed Ferdinand Magellan take this route.

Accepted Answer

circumnavigation

Question 10

What were the French best known for trading for in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

fur

Question 11

Why were the Europeans able to get so close with the Natives during the Age of Exploration?

Accepted Answer

Many Natives believed the Europeans were descendants of God

Question 12

Why did the Dutch end up with smaller land claims than other European powers?

Accepted Answer

The Dutch wanted to set up trading centers, not control land

Question 13

What would be the best title for this chart?

Accepted Answer

Reasons for Exploration of the Seas

Question 14

What was the reason Western Europeans started to engage in exploration in the 15thcentury?

Accepted Answer

to expand trade around the world

Question 15

What is the most appropriate heading for this list?

Accepted Answer

Technology That Contributed to European Dominance

Question 16

According to the map, which country had the greatest control of South America's eastern coast?

Accepted Answer

Portugal

Question 17

Which European nation established these colonies?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 18

What was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

Question 19

What was one long-lasting impact of European exploration and expansion in the 1600s and 1700s?

Accepted Answer

European nations spread political & economic beliefs.

Question 20

Which letter best marks the area of the Americas that was colonized by France?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 21

What is the best title to complete this web diagram?

Accepted Answer

Effects of Europe's Better Navigation Tools

Question 22

A system in which powerful nations rule over the land and people of weaker nations.

Accepted Answer

colony

Question 23

How did the caravel, compass, and astrolabe help European nations dominate the New World?

Accepted Answer

These tools helped Europeans easily navigate the oceans.

Question 24

Which European nation colonized the darker shaded area shown on this map?

Accepted Answer

Holland (the Netherlands)

Question 25

Which idea describes the relationship of European nations in exploration of the world?

Accepted Answer

They competed to be the first to find a route.

Question 26

Due to the development of technology, which was a result of the European Age of Exploration?

Accepted Answer

European ideologies and influence spread to the west.

Question 27

Why were Dutch explorers interested in the exploration of the islands of Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to make money participating in the spice trade.

Question 28

How did technological advancements in Europe, impact the native people during Exploration?

Accepted Answer

Europeans had an advantage; it allowed them to dominate.

Question 29

How were European explorers able to conquer the native populations they encountered?

Accepted Answer

The explorers had superior weapons.

Question 30

What was the most deadly "weapon" the Europeans brought to the Americas killing thousands?

Accepted Answer

diseases

Question 31

Which country had the greatest influence on the Western coast of South America?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 32

Which two nations lead the way for European expansion?

Accepted Answer

Spain and Portugal

Question 33

What was a reason why the Europeans were easily able to conquer native people in the New World?

Accepted Answer

Europeans had better weapons and technology.

Question 34

What do these three technological advances have in common?

Accepted Answer

They were reasons Europeans gained dominance over natives.

Unit 1, Review Quiz 1 (Colonialism)

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Unit 1, Review Quiz 1 (Colonialism)

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