Historical Revolution Quiz

What does the term "Revolution" refer to in a historical context?

• The rotation of a celestial body around another

• A significant change in technology or science

• The overthrow of one government and replacing it with another one

• A complete cycle of a periodic motion or event

What is a colony?

• A. A group of people who live together and share the same culture.

• B. A settlement of people who have moved to another country and are still ruled by their home country.

• C. An independent nation that has recently gained its freedom.

• D. A territory inhabited and controlled by a foreign power.

What term is used to describe animals that are raised by farmers?

• Wildlife

• Pets

• Livestock

• Carnivores

What term is used to describe a line or border separating land of wilderness and developed territory?

• Boundary

• Frontier

• Margin

• Perimeter

What is the definition of an expedition?

• A long vacation to a foreign country.

• A journey made for a special purpose.

• A short trip to a nearby location.

• A routine commute to work.

What is a "Mission" as described in the learning material?

• A space mission to explore outer space.

• A settlement where religion is taught, similar to a church.

• A task or operation undertaken by military forces.

• A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

What is the definition of a missionary?

• A person who studies religious texts and leads prayers.

• A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

• A person who provides medical care in underdeveloped regions.

• A person who travels to space as part of a scientific mission.

What term is used to describe a conqueror, especially one of Spanish descent from the 16th century?

• Explorer

• Conquistador

• Settler

• Knight

What is the Spanish term for military forts?

• Castillos

• Cuarteles

• Presidios

• Fortalezas

What is the Spanish term for "cowboy"?

• Torero

• Charro

• Vaquero

• Caballero