Colonial Exploration and Discoveries

Colonial Exploration and Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial presents a scenario where countries are given the opportunity to claim territories on an uninhabited continent. As the countries rush to claim land, they later realize that the continent is inhabited by native people. This leads to a reflection on the ethical implications of their actions and a reconsideration of their initial plans.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial goal of the countries in the video?

To make peace with natives

To find new resources

To claim as much territory as possible

To establish trade routes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country aimed to claim the most territory?

Italy

Spain

Portugal

France

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country ended up with most of the continent?

Germany

Spain

France

Netherlands

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the climate like in the northern territories?

Tropical

Desert

Cold

Temperate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected discovery was made on the continent?

Rich mineral deposits

A hidden city

A large river

Native inhabitants