Unit 1 Topic 2 Vocabulary Quiz

A natural harbor is

• A body of water that is surrounded by land

• A sheltered body of water where ships and boats can lay anchor.

• Water that is held underground in porous rocks

In the 1600s a charter meant?

• A document that gives the holder the right to organize settlements in an area

• A travel arrangement made before leaving to another country

• A school that is operated by parents and the surrounding community

Colonization means

• the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area

• the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

• the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

Immigration is .......

• moving to a new state

• moving to a new city

• moving to a new country

Religious tolerance means?

• the capacity to endure pain or hardship

• a narrow minded view of someone who is different than you.

• the acceptance of different religious beliefs and customs

What is mercantilism?

• A system where a mother countries gains money and power from natural resources that come from its colonies.

• Where colonies trade gold and silver with each other.

• Wars that start over money.

• Plantation colonies trading slaves for money.

Economics refers to

• the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.

• the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.

• relating to society or its organization.

Religious persecution means ?

• Being kind and respectful to a person or group based on their religious beliefs

• an unfair treatment toward a person or group of people based on religious beliefs

• Leaving people or groups alone based on their religious beliefs

Plantation Systems were .......

• Huge farms that required a large labor force to grow crops

• Small farms

• Farms that were owned by a King

A region is defined as......

• an area of land with similar, unifying characteristics such as climate and culture.

• a large area of land with different landforms and econmics

• a small area of land with different cultures.