Colonization of the Americas Quiz

What is a colony?

• A land ruled by European countries

• A land ruled by Native Americans

• A land ruled by Asian nations

• A land ruled by African tribes

Which European country formed the colony of New Spain in 1535?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

What was the main reason for the growth of slavery in the Americas?

• To establish peaceful relations with Native Americans

• To promote cultural exchange

• To mine gold and silver

• To build large cities

Who was Bartolomé de Las Casas and what did he advocate for?

• A priest who spoke out in favor of better treatment of Native Americans

• A Native American chief who fought against European colonization

• A Spanish explorer who discovered the Americas and advocated for slavery

• A Portuguese merchant who traded slaves in the Americas

Besides Spain, which European country attempted to start a colony in North America in 1584?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

What happened to the colonists of the Roanoke Island, also known as the Lost Colony?

• They established a successful colony and lived there for generations

• They were taken as slaves by Native Americans

• They returned to England for more supplies and never came back

• They were attacked by pirates and forced to leave the island

What was the Virginia Company established for?

• To start a colony in Virginia

• To explore new trade routes to Asia

• To promote trade with Native American tribes

• To establish colonies in South America

What did the English merchants receive in return for the money they gave to set up the Virginia Company?

• Land in the Americas

• Gold and silver from the colonies

• Stock in the company

• Slaves from Africa