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Exploration & Colonization STAAR REVIEW QUIZIZZ

Authored by Beth Bland

History

8th Grade

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Exploration & Colonization STAAR REVIEW QUIZIZZ
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The _____________ were seeking the 3 G's (gold, glory & God) during the Age of Exploration.

English

French

Spanish

Dutch

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The _______________ were seeking the 2 F's (fish & furs) during the Age of Exploration & Colonization.

English

French

Dutch

Portuguese

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

European rivalries caused nations to compete with each other to establish colonial empires throughout the world, extending their wealth & power.


The statement above best describes the _________________ reason for exploration & colonization.

religious

political

economic

social

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Some colonies were founded for religious reform or to escape religious persecution (i.e. Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers, & Catholics).


The statement above best describes the _________________ reason for exploration & colonization.

religious

social

economic

political

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Some colonies were founded as business ventures by charter companies funded by private investors to make money (i.e. Jamestown).


The statement above best describes the _________________ reason for exploration & colonization.

social

political

religious

economic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did England establish the 1st permanent colony in Jamestown, Virginia?

1587

1607

1620

1776

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did the Pilgrims establish the colony of Plymouth in Massachusetts and sign the Mayflower Compact, the beginning of self-government?

1587

1607

1620

1630

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