
Exploration Colonization of the Americas
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Social Studies, History
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Primary Reasons for European Exploration
· Spread Christianity
· Economic development
· ?
Which of the following would best complete this list?
Expand empires
Promote self-government
Locate new labor source
Create political allies
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
European countries were motivated to explore because of
Gold, God, and Glory
Politics, science, and gold
Fame, art, and science
Riches, politics, and art
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The Spanish built missions in the "New World" for what purpose?
To protect the Indians from the British
To fight the French fur traders
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
To explore Texas
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Early European explorers who came from the "New World" were looking for a Northwest Passage in order to -
prove the world was round
improve trade with Native Americans
explore the Great Lakes
find a shorter trade route to Asia
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
This term refers to the process of establishing foreign control over an area by developing settlements, this is known as -
Invasion
Exploration
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which reason best completes this list?
to spread democratic ideals
to improve efficiency in manufacturing
to locate potential military allies
to claim new territory
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Spanish colonists .....
focused primarily on fur trading
established Catholic missions
promoted political freedom
created an early system of public schools
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