British Colonization of Australia
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English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of 'Colonization'?
The act of taking control of a place with plans to live there.
The process of leaving a place permanently.
The act of trading goods between countries.
The practice of preserving natural resources.
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'Colony'?
A country or area that is under the control of a more powerful country, usually one that is far away.
A type of government system where citizens vote directly on laws.
A large group of stars held together by mutual gravitation.
A type of economic system based on barter and trade.
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Colonize' mean?
(verb) To establish control over the place and send your citizens there to settle.
(verb) To abandon a place and leave it uninhabited.
(verb) To destroy a place completely.
(verb) To visit a place temporarily without settling.
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is a 'Colonist'?
Someone who settles in a new colony.
A person who travels frequently.
An individual who leads a nomadic lifestyle.
A person who lives in a city.
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Colonial' mean?
Relating to a colony (colonial rule, colonial power).
A type of ancient weapon.
A style of modern architecture.
A form of digital currency.
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Captain James Cook claimed the eastern coast of Australia for the British Empire in which year?
1770
1788
1768
1778
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary motivation for English colonization in Australia?
To establish a penal colony
To explore new trade routes
To spread Christianity
To find gold
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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