Colonization and Religion Quiz

Which area was mostly Catholic due to being colonized by Spain?

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Which area on the map was mostly Protestant due to being colonized by England?

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Which area on the map was mostly Catholic due to being colonized by Portugal?

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What religion and reason best explains what is being described in the primary source above?

• Religion: Catholic, Reason: After splitting from the Catholic Church, England became Catholic again under Elizabeth II

• Religion: Protestant, Reason: England had split away from the Catholic Church during the Reformation

• Religion: Catholic, Reason: England had united with Spain after the monarchs of each country were married

• Religion: Protestant, Reason: After being conquered by France, England was forced to spread the French national religion

How did religion influence European exploration of the New World?

• The existence of other religions in the New World made it difficult for Catholicism to spread.

• Many European monarchs believed it was their duty to spread Christianity to the New World.

• The Pope encouraged representatives be sent to the New World to better learn about their culture.

• European trade decreased when monarchs decided to focus completely on spreading religion.

The reason for Spanish colonization of the New World can be summed up in the phrase, 'God, Gold, and Glory.' Which Spanish activity is best associated with the word 'God'?

• the work done by the conquistadors

• Catholic missionaries spreading Christianity

• Spain rebuilding the Spanish Armada

• the establishment of Protestant churches and missions

The area circled on the map was mainly Catholic because it was colonized by the

• French.

• English.

• Spanish.

• Portuguese.

De Soto is known for being among the first Europeans to explore:

• The Andes Mountains

• The Great Plains

• The Philippines

• The Mississippi River and Southeast US