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Reasons for Colonization Quiz

Authored by Sharel Olguin

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Reasons for Colonization Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the Spanish explored North America?

To trade furs

To spread the Catholic religion and find gold

To escape war

To find a new sea route to Asia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the French want to explore North America?

To find gold and riches

To fight the English

To trade furs and build friendships

To escape taxes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer would most likely work closely with Native American tribes?

A Spanish conquistador looking for gold

A French fur trader looking for trade

An English soldier building a fort

A pirate stealing from ships

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Name one reason why the Spanish came to North America.

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5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How were the Spanish and French goals different?

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the English come to North America?

To find gold and spread Catholicism

To trade furs and build friendships

For religious freedom and new economic opportunities

To join French colonies

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Name one reason why the English colonized North America.

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