Early New World Colonization Quiz

Which country was able to keep its colonies in Africa and India due to the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

What was the ultimate goal of the French explorers' journey to the New World in 1603?

• To find the Northwest Passage to Asia

• To discover gold

• To establish a new colony

• To map the coastline

What was the significance of the Mississippi River in the exploration of New France?

• It was a major route for exploration and trade.

• It was a barrier to exploration.

• It was the source of gold.

• It was the boundary of New France.

For how many years did the French claim more dispersed territory than the English?

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 200 years

• 50 years

What was the Seven Years War also known as?

• The War of 1812

• The French and Indian War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Hundred Years War

Who founded Quebec?

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Louis Jolliet

• René-Robert Cavelier

Quebec became the capital of which historical region?

• New Spain

• New France

• New England

• New Netherlands

What rights were allowed in the Netherlands during the Dutch Golden Age?

• Freedom of speech and religion

• Property ownership for women and freedom of the press

• Universal suffrage and free healthcare

• Right to bear arms and free education

What was the primary economic activity in New France?

• Agriculture

• Fur trading

• Mining

• Fishing

What did Christopher Columbus want to find?

• Spain

• shortcut to Asia for trade so Spain could become wealthy

• North America

• Russia