Colonization and Mercantilism Quiz

Which European country was the first to establish colonies in the Americas?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

What was the main motivation for European colonization of the Americas?

• To spread Christianity

• To acquire wealth and resources

• To establish political dominance

• To promote cultural exchange

Which economic system was closely tied to European colonization?

• capitalism

• communism

• mercantilism

• socialism

What was the purpose of mercantilism?

• To encourage economic self-sufficiency

• To promote free trade and globalization

• To increase a nation's wealth and power

• To establish a system of bartering goods

Which country had the most colonies in the Americas?

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What was the triangular trade?

• A system of trade between Europe, Asia, and the Americas involving goods and slaves.

• A system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East involving goods and slaves.

• A system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas involving goods and slaves.

• A system of trade between Europe, Africa, and Asia involving goods and slaves.

Which European country established the Jamestown colony in North America?

• Portugal

• France

• England

• Spain

What was the purpose of the encomienda system?

• To reward Spanish conquistadors with land and the labor of indigenous people.

• To establish a system of trade between Spain and the indigenous people.

• To provide education and healthcare to the indigenous people.

• To promote cultural exchange and understanding between the Spanish and indigenous people.

Which European country established colonies in present-day Canada?

• Portugal

• France

• England

• Spain

What was the main crop grown in the Southern colonies of North America?

• rice

• wheat

• corn

• tobacco