Midterm Practice Test

Time period during which Europeans explored the world starting in 1400's 

• Renaissance
• Reformation 
• Middle Ages 
• Age of Exploration 

Settled in a new territory or land while the mother country maintains control 

• Colony 
• exploration 
• Mercantilism 
• economy 

How did the arrival of Europeans effect the Native Americans?

• The number of Native Americans increased due to improved health care

• The number of Native Americans stayed the same

• The number of Native Americans decreased as the tribes migrated back to Asia

• The number of the Native Americans decreased after being exposed to diseases

In what way were Europeans effected by exploration?

• The European countries became more bitter rivals

• The European countries became more wealthy

• The Europeans are exposed to new foods

• All of the following are true

What was the primary reason for European Exploration?

• Curiosity and Loneliness

• Business and Religion

• Technology and Glory

• Curiosity and Patriotism

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.

Many Europeans were motivated to come to the New World to spread

• Their Christian faith to Native Americans

• Their Christian faith to other Europeans

• Their Islamic faith to Native Americans

• Their Islamic faith to other Europeans

What were France's goals in the Americas?

• Northwest Trade Routes, Fur, and Religion

• God, Glory, and Gold

• Power and Glory, Mercantilism, and Opportunity

• Glory, Opportunity, and Fur

What were Spain's goals in the Americas?

• Northwest Trade Routes, Fur, and Religion

• God, Glory, and Gold

• Power and Glory, Mercantilism, and Opportunity

• Glory, Opportunity, and Fur

What were England's goals in the Americas?

• Northwest Trade Routes, Fur, and Religion

• God, Glory, and Gold

• Power and Glory, Mercantilism, and Opportunity

• Glory, Opportunity, and Fur