Exploration and Colonization STAAR Review Day 1

Exploration and Colonization STAAR Review Day 1

8th Grade

14 Qs

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Exploration and Colonization STAAR Review Day 1

Exploration and Colonization STAAR Review Day 1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?

To find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold

To discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean

To find the legendary waters of the Fountain of Youth

To discover a new sea route to Asia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was the INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

To find new trade routes to Asia

To form military alliances

To spread Christianity to Africa

To find new sources of cheap labor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which pair of actions best completes this graphic?

Enslaved native populations / Organized utopian societies

Established Catholic missions / Focused primarily on fur trading

Promoted political freedom / Participated in the triangular trade

Became commercial shipbuilders / Created an early system of public schools

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which reason best completes this list?

To spread democratic ideals

To improve efficiency in manufacturing

To locate potential military allies

To claim new territory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was the main motive for European exploration of the Americas?

To find a new trade route to Asia

To spread Christianity

To establish colonies for resources

To search for new lands

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which country was the first to reach the Americas?

Spain

Portugal

England

France

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What areas did Spain colonize?

Texas, Florida

Louisiana, Texas

California, Chicago

France, Texas

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