Exploration and Early Colonization

Quiz
•
History
•
8th Grade
•
Medium

Paula WILKES
Used 188+ times
FREE Resource
12 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
To reduce overpopulation in Europe
To create communities founded on religious tolerance
To profit from trading in furs and other goods
To create joint ventures with other European powers
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact
It limited the power of future colonial government
It weakened the influence of religion in government
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract.
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement below is the reason Jamestown was settled?
Political
Economic
Geographical
Religion
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What reason was Plymouth settled by the pilgrims?
to celebrate Thanksgiving
Gold
to build Indian Relationship
to escape religious persecution
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of Government did the Mayflower Compact establish?
democratic government
religion government
polyform government
self government
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the 1st Representative assembly in North American colonies called?
Virginia House of Burgesses
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Bill of Rights
U S Constitution
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which exploring nation set up the Fur Trade with Native Americans?
Britain
Netherlands
France
Spain
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
17 questions
Chap 2 Colonies-Discovery

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
11 questions
STAAR Social Studies Important Dates

Quiz
•
8th Grade
11 questions
American Revolution Week 1 Vocabulary Quiz

Quiz
•
8th Grade
15 questions
The Making of America: Immigration Ch 1-5

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
11 questions
8.02 Plymouth Colony

Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
BP Pocahontas

Quiz
•
4th - 8th Grade
12 questions
Jamestown Review Quizizz

Quiz
•
7th Grade - University
15 questions
Thanksgiving

Quiz
•
KG - University
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Video Games

Quiz
•
6th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Lab Safety Procedures and Guidelines

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
UPDATED FOREST Kindness 9-22

Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
US Constitution Quiz

Quiz
•
11th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for History
50 questions
50 States and Capitals

Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Prehistory

Quiz
•
7th - 10th Grade
31 questions
Week 6 Assessment review

Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
1.2 Influential Documents

Quiz
•
7th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Jamestown: John Smith and Pocahontas

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
12 questions
Continents and Oceans

Quiz
•
KG - 8th Grade
30 questions
Progressive Era Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
16 questions
13 colonies map quiz warm up

Quiz
•
8th Grade