Colonies Review

A ______________ is an area of land owned by another country.

• colony

• state

• province

• territory

A ______________ is a person living in a colony.

• colonist

• resident

• immigrant

• settler

A ______________ is a wooden slab with lessons pasted to it used in colonial schools.

• A slate

• A hornbook

• A textbook

• A notebook

A ______________ a large farm that used slaves to grow crops.

• plantation

• apartment

• factory

• school

An ______________ is a young person who is learning a specific skill from someone who is a master at it.

• apprentice

• novice

• teacher

• expert

What are the three reasons for coming to America?

• To seek religious freedom, economic opportunity, and political liberty.

• To explore new lands, trade spices, and spread religion.

• To escape war, find gold, and establish colonies.

• To learn new languages, experience different cultures, and enjoy the weather.

How many total colonies were there?

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 15

Which country owned the colonies?

• America

• Paris

• Georgia

• England

Which group of people were already living in North America when the Europeans arrived?

• Native Americans

• Vikings

• Africans

• Asians

Who was allowed to become an apprentice?

• Young boys

• men

• Young girls

• women