European Exploration Quiz

What was one of the reasons for European exploration during the Colonial Era?

• To establish a universal language

• To find efficient trade routes

• To create a global currency

• To develop international law

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European exploration according to the learning material?

• To find land to conquer to enrich the mother country

• To Christianize native cultures

• To find fame

• To search for ancient artifacts

What phrase is used in the learning material to help remember the reasons for European exploration?

• Think 3 Cs

• Think 3 Gs

• Think 3 Rs

• Think 3 Es

What was the term used for the supposed trade route across North America that Europeans were trying to find?

• Eastern Passage

• Southern Passage

• Northwest Passage

• Great Northern Route

What was one of the reasons for European colonization of North America?

• To establish a new entertainment industry

• To enrich the mother country (mercantilism)

• To create a large military base

• To find a new source of gold

Which group colonized North America to escape religious persecution?

• Entrepreneurs

• Pilgrims

• Soldiers

• Merchants

What was Georgia initially established as?

• A colony for artists and musicians

• A colony for wealthy landowners

• A colony for debtors and as a "buffer" to Spanish held Florida

• A colony for scientific research

What economic system is described by colonies sending raw materials to the Mother Country for little money?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Mercantilism

What does the Mother Country send back to the colonies in the mercantilist system?

• Raw materials

• Finished goods

• Military equipment

• Scientific knowledge

What is a "favorable balance of trade" according to the mercantilist system?

• When a country imports more than it exports

• When a country has an equal amount of imports and exports

• When a country exports more than it imports

• When a country stops all imports and exports