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History Unit 2 Test

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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History Unit 2 Test
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1.

HOTSPOT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which ocean is located to the east of the United States?

2.

HOTSPOT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which ocean is located to the west of the United States?

3.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

​ (a)   were the first Europeans to make settlements in North America, even before Christopher Columbus.

Vikings
The Portuguese
The French

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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In the 1400s, many Europeans wanted to find a faster and safer way to reach East Asia because it was famous for its valuable goods. Merchants had heard stories of East Asia’s gold, sparkling jewels, and rare spices that could make food taste better and last longer. These items were hard to get in Europe and very expensive, so traders hoped that finding a direct route would give them quicker access to these riches. This desire for wealth and new trade opportunities encouraged explorers to set sail into unknown waters.

Which of the following is the BEST summary of this paragraph?

Europeans wanted to travel to East Asia because they heard it had valuable things.

Europeans looked for a better way to reach East Asia so they could trade for goods like spices and jewels.

Europeans in the 1400s searched for a faster, safer route to East Asia because its gold, jewels, and spices were rare and expensive in Europe.

5.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The primary goal of European explorers in the 1400s was to

(a)  

map the entire world.
find a faster route to Asia.
establish colonies in Africa.
convert Asian people to Christianity.

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What did many Europeans want from Japan, China, and India in the 15th century?

(Choose 3)

Gold

Jewels

Spices

Slaves

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A colony is (a)  

a country/area under control by another country

a state

a piece of land that is not controlled by any country

Answer explanation

You are still a citizen of your country and that country is still in charge.

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