Age of Contact Vocabulary Quiz

What is an expedition?

• A journey that is planned to explore an area of land

• A type of vehicle used for travel

• A place where animals are kept

• A type of food preparation

What is the definition of an explorer?

• A person traveling through an unknown land to learn about it

• A person who stays at home and reads about different places

• A person who writes stories about imaginary lands

• A person who teaches others about history

Who were the Conquistadors?

• Spanish explorers and soldiers who conquered land in the Americas

• French traders who explored Africa

• English sailors who discovered Australia

• Portuguese navigators who mapped Asia

What does the term "Contact" mean in the context of groups?

• When two or more groups meet for the first time

• When a group splits into smaller groups

• When a group communicates internally

• When a group decides to disband

A period of time in history is called an (a)   .

• Era
• Epoch
• Century
• Millennium

What is a colony?

• A group of people living in a new territory

• A type of government

• A large city

• A military base

What is the definition of a "territory"?

• A land that is claimed by another country

• A land that is uninhabited

• A land that is owned by a local government

• A land that is used for agriculture

What does the map in the image represent?

• A map of ancient civilizations

• A map of Spanish and U.S. territories

• A map of modern-day Europe

• A map of the world's oceans

What does the term "assimilate" mean?

• To become similar to others by taking in and using their customs and culture

• To reject and avoid other cultures

• To isolate oneself from others

• To create a new culture entirely

What is the definition of the word "fund"?

• To save money for future use

• To provide money for a purpose

• To borrow money from a bank

• To invest money in stocks