Civics Module 1 Key Terms Quiz

What is colonization?

• A type of ship

• A type of plant

• A form of government

• One country controlling another area of land

Which colonies were known for trade and shipbuilding?

• Southern Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Western Colonies

What were the Middle Colonies known for?

• Fishing

• Farming

• Mining

• Shipbuilding

Which document was signed by the Pilgrims to establish a legal framework for their society?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

What is a charter?

• A type of ship

• A written agreement setting up colonial governments

• A map

• A type of food

Who were indentured servants?

• People who paid for their own voyage

• People who worked for a set time in exchange for passage to America

• People who owned large plantations

• People who were elected to government

What is mercantilism?

• A type of ship

• A type of farming

• An economic philosophy with trade restrictions

• A form of government

What was the main conflict in the French and Indian War?

• Religious freedom

• Trade routes to Asia

• Control of land in the Ohio River Valley and Canada

• Shipbuilding rights

According to John Locke, which of the following are considered natural rights?

• Life, Liberty, and Property

• Freedom, Justice, and Equality

• Peace, Love, and Happiness

• Wealth, Power, and Fame

What is the separation of church and state?

• A type of trade agreement

• A religious ceremony

• Voltaire’s philosophy that government should be independent of religion

• A type of government