Colonization Quiz

Colonization often involves taking control of an area that is:

• Already part of your country

• Not your own

• Uninhabited

• A neighboring city

Colonization can involve sending people from your own country to:

• Trade

• Live and rule

• Visit

• Study

What was the purpose of gaining new land according to the concept of "Glory"?

• To prove a kingdom's strength and power

• To establish new religions

• To create new art forms

• To develop new languages

What is an empire?

• A single country ruled by a king

• A group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government

• A large city with many people

• A type of government with no ruler

When did the British Empire begin forming colonies around the world?

• Early 1400s

• Late 1500s

• Mid 1600s

• Early 1700s

Which of the following best describes the British Empire?

• A single country with no colonies

• A group of colonies controlled by Great Britain

• A small island nation

• A city-state in Europe

What were the three main motivations for colonization?

• God, Gold, and Glory

• Gains, Ground, and Goodness

• Food, Drink, Friends

• War, Power, Ships

Going to new lands to gain riches and material goods is an example of which of the three g's?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• garbage

An interest in spreading religion to new lands is an example of which of the three g's?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• Garbage