Historical Terms and Concepts- Sadie's 5th Grade Quiz

Caravel

• A small fast Portuguese ship type from the 1500-1700s

• A large cargo ship used in the 1800s

• A type of fishing vessel used in the Mediterranean

• A naval warship from the 1600s

Patron

• Someone who gives financial support and or is a customer of a merchant or store.

• A person who provides advice and guidance to others.

• An individual who manages a business or organization.

• A customer who frequently visits a specific restaurant.

Mayflower Compact

• A document created by a 41 member group to establish a set of just laws upon arrival in the new world on the Mayflower.

• A treaty signed between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims.

• A declaration of independence from British rule.

• A religious manifesto outlining the beliefs of the Pilgrims.

Plantation

• A small garden for personal use.

• A large estate that grows crops for profit.

• A type of tree commonly found in forests.

• A method of farming that uses only organic methods.

Missionary

• a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

• a person who studies ancient texts and artifacts.

• a person who leads a community service project.

• a person who travels for leisure and exploration.

Representative

• A person who represents a group of people in a specific area or jurisdiction.

• A leader of a political party.

• An individual who manages a business or organization.

• A member of a sports team.

Colony

• a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, and occupied by settlers from that country.

• a type of government where citizens have direct control over laws and policies.

• a region that is completely independent and self-governing.

• a territory that is primarily inhabited by indigenous people without foreign influence.

Class System

• A social system that denotes who has power and rights in a civilization

• A method of organizing people based on their income levels

• A system that categorizes individuals based on their educational background

• A framework for determining the legal rights of citizens

Royal Charter

• An official document from a monarch, noting that an individual or company has a right to do something in an owned colony

• A type of legal contract between two parties

• A document that outlines the rules of a game

• A certificate of ownership for a piece of land

Viceroy

• a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign.

• a local leader elected by the people.

• a military general in charge of a territory.

• a diplomat representing a foreign government.