Exploration & Colonization Wrap - Up
Quiz by Coach Sonnen
Grade 8
Social Studies K-HS (Archived)
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- Q1Christopher Columbus is to the “New World” As Marco Polo is to:Westward Expansion EraAmerican Revolution EraConstitution EraAsia30s8.1.B: Social Studies - History
- Q2People build permanent homes is to the Colonization Era As Americans fight against Britain for independence is to the:Constitution EraAmerican Revolution EraWestward Expansion EraAsia30s8.1.C: Social Studies - History
- Q3America grows in size, power, and wealth is to the Early Republic Era As Americans create their rules for the government is to the:Westward Expansion EraAsiaConstitution EraAmerican Revolution Era30s8.1.C: Social Studies - History
- Q4Politics in America focus on the common man is to Jacksonian Era As American grows its territory is to the:American Revolution EraConstitution EraWestward Expansion EraAsia30s8.1.C: Social Studies - History
- Q5The movement of plants, animals, and ideas between the “Old World” and the “New World” is called the -Global MarketColumbian ExchangeGreat TransferStock Exchange30s8.1.B: Social Studies - History
- Q6After Spain claimed parts of the Americas, other countries began claiming land in the Americas too because they-Did not want all the Natives in the Americas to become CatholicWanted to become wealthier tooBelieved learning about Native American culture was importantDid not want people in the New World to only speak Spanish30s8.10.A: Social Studies - Geography
- Q7Identify two other countries besides Spain, that claim large amounts of land in the New World.Germany and EnglandItaly and EnglandEngland and FranceFrance and Germany30s8.2.A: Social Studies - History
- Q8The English established colonies -Along the Atlantic Ocean in South AmericaAlong the Atlantic Ocean in North AmericaIn the interior regions of North AmericaIn the western parts of North America30s8.2.B: Social Studies - History
- Q9Which reason best completes this list?To locate potential military alliesTo improve efficiency in manufacturingTo claim new territoryTo spread democratic ideals30s8.2.A: Social Studies - History
- Q10Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?To reduce overpopulation in EuropeTo create communities founded on religious toleranceTo profit from trading in furs and other goodsTo create joint ventures with other European powers30s8.2.A: Social Studies - History
- Q11Hernan Cortez wanted to reach the Aztec empire with his army to -Conquer the people and take their treasureAsk where he could find gold and silver in North AmericaLearn the customs of the Aztec peopleBuild an alliance with a Native American group in the Americas30s8.29.B: Social Studies - Social Studies Skills
- Q12Americans work to improve their country is to the Reform Era As Americans disagree over serious issues is to the-American Revolution EraColonization EraCivil War EraSectionalism Era30s8.7.C: Social Studies - History
- Q13America grows in size, power, and wealth is to the Early Republic Era As people build permanent towns is to the:Colonization EraAmerican Revolution EraSectionalism EraReform Era30s8.27.D: Social Studies - Science, Technology and Society
- Q14Identify the term used for a place Native Americans were forced by Spaniards to dig for gold or farm.ViceroyPrinceEncomiendaTienda30s8.11.C: Social Studies - Geography
- Q15Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the picture to the right?Columbus Discovers AmericaEuropeans make peace with Native AmericansEuropeans Conquer Native AmericansNative Americans Die from Disease30s8.2.A: Social Studies - History
