Colonialism (vocabulary)

Which of the following can be considered a political, economic and cultural practice in which a territory is conquered and colonized by another country or metropolis?

• Mercantilism

• Democracy

• Colonialism

• Monarchy

Which of the following was the economic policy that was popular during 15th-16th colonialism?

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Monarchy

Which of the following is NOT considered a main reason for colonialism?

• European competition

• Accumulation of riches

• Expand tourism

• Expansion of Religion

Why is mercantilism related to the popularity of colonialism?

• Because mercantilism encouraged religious freedom

• Because mercantilism encouraged religious expansion

• Because mercantilism encouraged the reinforcement of monarchy

• Because mercantilism encouraged the accumulation of riches by exploiting resources

What does the following image represent?

• Mercantilism

• Colonialism

• Democracy

Which of the following political cartoons does NOT represent the concept of "colonialism"?

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What is a colony?

• It is a country that controls over other territories

• It is a kingdom that controls other kingdoms

• Territory that is conquered and controlled by another mother-nation or metropolis

In the 16th century, in the Puerto Rico and Spain scenario, which of them can be considered the metropolis or mother-nation?

• Spain

• Puerto Rico

In the 16th century, in the Virginia and England scenario, which of them can be considered the metropolis or mother-nation?

• Virginia

• England

What can be defined as a "political practice"?

• An economic policy in which a country accumulates riches by exploiting resources

• A system in which a state governs it's citizens and individuals co-exist and abide by state laws

• A military strategy into controlling certain territories for national protection.