European Exploration

Which three countries colonized the largest portion of North America?

• Dutch, British, and French
• British, French, and Portuguese 
• British, French, and Spanish
• British, Portuguese, and Spanish

What type of colony was established to encourage commerce?

• plantation colony
• settlement colony
• slave colony
• trading post colony

This country discovered gold and silver. Trade became very important. They later developed plantation systems dependent upon slave labor (Native American and African). They were mainly located in the Caribbean and Amazon Basin. They grew sugar cane as a cash crop.

• english
• dutch
• spanish and portuguese
• French

A system in which individual buyers and sellers interact in the marketplace to exchange goods and services. This statement best defines which term?

• Settlement Colony
• Mercantilism 
• Market Economy
• Spheres of influence

This country established fur trading posts to trade with Native Americans. They were located mainly in North America. They established friendly relationships with Native Americans. 

• English 
•  French 
• Dutch
• Spanish and Portuguese 

Which of the following was NOT a result of colonization in the Americas?

• Created equal social classes in all colonies
• Native Americans and Africans were enslaved
• Europeans set up new forms of government 
• Developed complex economies based on trade

Which of the following best describes how the slave trade affected African society?

• It made African countries stronger than European countries
• It weakened the power of African nations
• It brought wealth to all of the people of Africa
• It led to a decrease trade between Africa and Europe

This country started with plantation systems that grew tobacco, rice, indigo and sugar as cash crops. They used slaves and indentured servants to do the work. They also established settlements for permanent habitation; which later attracted people who wanted religious freedom.

• dutch
• english
• Spanish and Portuguese 
• French 

What is illustrated in this map?

• Spread of religion
• Triangular trade
• Spread of government
• European expansion

According to the map which three regions are interacting?

• Europe, Asia, and the Americas
• Europe, Asia, and Oceania
• Europe, Africa and the Americas
• Asia, Africa, and the Americas