Colonial History Quiz

Which European countries had colonies?

• Great Britain

• Spain

• France

• All of the above

What did Portugal have in India and China?

• Colonies

• Trading posts

• Empires

• None of the above

Which large colony did Portugal rule in South America?

• Mexico

• Peru

• Brazil

• Argentina

Which areas did the French rule in North America?

• Quebec and most of eastern Canada

• Mexico and Central America

• Brazil and Argentina

• None of the above

Why did some English people come to North America?

• To find gold

• For freedom of religion

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Which ruling countries had both American Indians and African slaves in the colonies?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and England

• Netherlands and Denmark

• Russia and Sweden

When did England become a part of Great Britain?

• 1707

• 1603

• 1801

• 1922

How did France lose its colonies in North America?

• Through a series of wars and treaties

• By selling them to other countries

• Due to internal conflicts

• Through peaceful negotiations

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in North America?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What was the season the Quakers came to the colonies in America?

• Religious freedom

• Trade and commerce

• Military expansion

• Exploration