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WorksheetsUnit 1 Exploration/Colonization
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Southwest Native American tribes resided in what type of housing?
a)
Brick
b)
Adobe
c)
TeePee
d)
Cedar Tree Houses
2.
The Southwest Native American tribes resided in what type of housing?
a)
Brick
b)
Adobe
c)
TeePee
d)
Cedar Tree Houses
3.
In the Arctic region, how did Native Americans feed themselves?
a)
farming
b)
fish
c)
buffalo
d)
rabbit hunting
4.
In the Arctic region, how did Native Americans feed themselves?
a)
farming
b)
fish
c)
buffalo
d)
rabbit hunting
5.
Choose the correct combination of names of Southeast Native American tribes.
a)
Catawba, Cherokee, Chowan
b)
Hopi, Navajo, Seminole
c)
Chowan, Eskimo, Iroquois
d)
Cherokee, Inuit, Navajo
6.
Choose the correct combination of names of Southeast Native American tribes.
a)
Catawba, Cherokee, Chowan
b)
Hopi, Navajo, Seminole
c)
Chowan, Eskimo, Iroquois
d)
Cherokee, Inuit, Navajo
7.
Native Americans believed in a higher power. How many gods did they believe in?
a)
None
b)
Monotheistic (one)
c)
Polytheistic (many)
d)
Buddha
8.
Native Americans believed in a higher power. How many gods did they believe in?
a)
None
b)
Monotheistic (one)
c)
Polytheistic (many)
d)
Buddha
9.
The buffalo was the main source of food and clothing for which region?
a)
Arctic
b)
Southeast
c)
Southwest
d)
Plains
10.
The buffalo was the main source of food and clothing for which region?
a)
Arctic
b)
Southeast
c)
Southwest
d)
Plains
11.
The exchange of items from the Old World to the New World and from the New World to the Old world is called.
a)
Colombian Exchange
b)
Mecantilism
c)
Worldwide sea trading
d)
Native American exchange
12.
The exchange of items from the Old World to the New World and from the New World to the Old world is called.
a)
Colombian Exchange
b)
Mecantilism
c)
Worldwide sea trading
d)
Native American exchange
13.
I sent Amadas and Barlowe to the New World on an expedition for Queen Elizabeth
a)
Queen Elizabeth
b)
Sir Gilbert
c)
King James I
d)
Walter Raleigh
14.
I sent Amadas and Barlowe to the New World on an expedition for Queen Elizabeth
a)
Queen Elizabeth
b)
Sir Gilbert
c)
King James I
d)
Walter Raleigh
15.
Which region utilized the buffalo and lived as nomads, wandering from place to place?
a)
Plains
b)
Southeast
c)
Southwest
d)
Eastern Woodlands
16.
Which region utilized the buffalo and lived as nomads, wandering from place to place?
a)
Plains
b)
Southeast
c)
Southwest
d)
Eastern Woodlands
17.
The Pilgrims created this, agreeing to work together as a "civil body politick," it was in essence their constitution.
a)
Mayflower Compact
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Treaty of Tordesillas
d)
charter
18.
The Pilgrims created this, agreeing to work together as a "civil body politick," it was in essence their constitution.
a)
Mayflower Compact
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Treaty of Tordesillas
d)
charter
19.
Which explorer was America named for?
a)
Christopher Columbus
b)
Amerigo Vespucci
c)
America Smith
d)
Hernando United States of America
20.
Which explorer was America named for?
a)
Christopher Columbus
b)
Amerigo Vespucci
c)
America Smith
d)
Hernando United States of America
21.
We landed on Plymouth "rock," Massachusetts in 1620.
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Quakers
c)
Native Americans
d)
Croatoans
22.
We landed on Plymouth "rock," Massachusetts in 1620.
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Quakers
c)
Native Americans
d)
Croatoans
23.
In what year was the Jamestown colony started?
a)
1607
b)
1706
c)
1609
d)
1906
24.
In what year was the Jamestown colony started?
a)
1607
b)
1706
c)
1609
d)
1906
25.
What were the main reasons for European exploration of the New World?
a)
God, Gold, Glitter
b)
Trade, Expansion of Empire, Spread Christianity
c)
Glory, God, Growing crops
d)
Spread Christianity, Wealth, Spread Chritianity
26.
What were the main reasons for European exploration of the New World?
a)
God, Gold, Glitter
b)
Trade, Expansion of Empire, Spread Christianity
c)
Glory, God, Growing crops
d)
Spread Christianity, Wealth, Spread Chritianity
27.
I discovered claimed Florida and St. Augustine for Spain. I was in search of the fountain of youth.
a)
Ponce de Leon
b)
St. Augustine
c)
Hernando de Soto
d)
Amerigo Vespucci
28.
I discovered claimed Florida and St. Augustine for Spain. I was in search of the fountain of youth.
a)
Ponce de Leon
b)
St. Augustine
c)
Hernando de Soto
d)
Amerigo Vespucci
29.
We were Puritans who formed a joint stock company. We also came to America and land on Plymouth "rock" and were then called Pilgrims. Who were we?
a)
Separatist
b)
Natives
c)
England Puritans
d)
Quakers
30.
We were Puritans who formed a joint stock company. We also came to America and land on Plymouth "rock" and were then called Pilgrims. Who were we?
a)
Separatist
b)
Natives
c)
England Puritans
d)
Quakers
31.
I was an English explorer who explored for the Dutch and claimed Manhattan Island.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
32.
I was an English explorer who explored for the Dutch and claimed Manhattan Island.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
33.
I banned slavery in my colony; I practice religious tolerance, and I was the founder of the Pennsylvania Colony and a member of the Quakers (Member of the Society of Friends).
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
34.
I banned slavery in my colony; I practice religious tolerance, and I was the founder of the Pennsylvania Colony and a member of the Quakers (Member of the Society of Friends).
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
35.
I was the first leader of the Georgia colony; I founded Georgia in 1732. I brought poor people and prisoners to settle in the Georgia colony. I was against slavery and promoted religious tolerance. Who am I?
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
36.
I was the first leader of the Georgia colony; I founded Georgia in 1732. I brought poor people and prisoners to settle in the Georgia colony. I was against slavery and promoted religious tolerance. Who am I?
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
37.
I was leader of the Puritans and the first governor of Massachusetts.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
38.
I was leader of the Puritans and the first governor of Massachusetts.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
39.
The purpose of colonies is to make money for the "Mother Country;" to supply raw materials to the "Mother Country" so the mother country can make money. What economic system is this?
a)
mecantilism
b)
socialism
c)
communism
d)
capitalism
40.
The purpose of colonies is to make money for the "Mother Country;" to supply raw materials to the "Mother Country" so the mother country can make money. What economic system is this?
a)
mecantilism
b)
socialism
c)
communism
d)
capitalism
41.
Crops that are grown for profit are...
a)
Cash crop
b)
slash and burn
c)
hunting and gathering
d)
nomad
42.
Crops that are grown for profit are...
a)
Cash crop
b)
slash and burn
c)
hunting and gathering
d)
nomad
43.
The goal of this during the 1600's and 1700's was to maintain a favorable balance of trade for Great Britain with its colonies
a)
war
b)
mercantilism
c)
trade
d)
Colombian Exchange
44.
The goal of this during the 1600's and 1700's was to maintain a favorable balance of trade for Great Britain with its colonies
a)
war
b)
mercantilism
c)
trade
d)
Colombian Exchange
45.
The economic system in which controlling trade is a key to increasing power was....
a)
War
b)
Colombian Exchange
c)
Mercantilism
d)
Slavery
46.
The economic system in which controlling trade is a key to increasing power was....
a)
War
b)
Colombian Exchange
c)
Mercantilism
d)
Slavery
47.
I was a Southern leader who was against slavery and promoted religious tolerance. When I started my colony many prisoners and people in debt came to settle with me.
a)
James Oglethorpe
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
John Withrop
48.
I was a Southern leader who was against slavery and promoted religious tolerance. When I started my colony many prisoners and people in debt came to settle with me.
a)
James Oglethorpe
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
John Withrop
49.
We came to America because the changes in the Catholic Church was too slow. We settle in America for religious freedom and tolerance. Who are we?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Quakers
c)
Croatoans
d)
Indentured Servants
50.
We came to America because the changes in the Catholic Church was too slow. We settle in America for religious freedom and tolerance. Who are we?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Quakers
c)
Croatoans
d)
Indentured Servants
51.
The primary food for Native Americans in this region was fish.
a)
Eastern Woodland
b)
Plains
c)
Arctic
d)
Southeast
52.
The primary food for Native Americans in this region was fish.
a)
Eastern Woodland
b)
Plains
c)
Arctic
d)
Southeast
53.
The Native Americans in the Plain's region utilized this animal for food, clothes, and tools.
a)
Whale
b)
Cow
c)
Buffalo
d)
Eskimo
54.
The Native Americans in the Plain's region utilized this animal for food, clothes, and tools.
a)
Whale
b)
Cow
c)
Buffalo
d)
Eskimo
55.
The Native Americans in this region utilized whales for oil, food, clothing.
a)
Arctic
b)
Northeast
c)
Northwest
d)
Pacific Ocean
56.
The Native Americans in this region utilized whales for oil, food, clothing.
a)
Arctic
b)
Northeast
c)
Northwest
d)
Pacific Ocean
57.
The Seminole, Cherokee, and Choctaw were tribes in which region?
a)
Southwest
b)
Southeast
c)
Northest
d)
Plains
58.
The Seminole, Cherokee, and Choctaw were tribes in which region?
a)
Southwest
b)
Southeast
c)
Northest
d)
Plains
59.
Native Americans used Adobe as type of housing in this region.
a)
Southwest
b)
Southeast
c)
Northeast
d)
Plains
60.
Native Americans used Adobe as type of housing in this region.
a)
Southwest
b)
Southeast
c)
Northeast
d)
Plains
61.
This document was the first example of self-governing in America. It highlighted an agreement to work together as a "civil body politick."
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Treaty of Tordesilla
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Mayflower Compact
62.
This document was the first example of self-governing in America. It highlighted an agreement to work together as a "civil body politick."
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Treaty of Tordesilla
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Mayflower Compact
63.
Colonist struggle here because of impure drinking war, disease from mosquitoes, shortage of food, and because colonist refused to work; they preferred to search for gold instead.
a)
Lost Colony
b)
Jamestown Colony
c)
Ralph Lane Colony
d)
Massachusetts Colony
64.
Colonist struggle here because of impure drinking war, disease from mosquitoes, shortage of food, and because colonist refused to work; they preferred to search for gold instead.
a)
Lost Colony
b)
Jamestown Colony
c)
Ralph Lane Colony
d)
Massachusetts Colony
65.
This economic system was important because it allowed "Mother countries" the opportunities to receive raw materials for free. It also maintained a favorable balance of trade for the "Mother country" with it colonies.
a)
Mercantilism
b)
Communism
c)
Capitalism
d)
Triangular Trade
66.
This economic system was important because it allowed "Mother countries" the opportunities to receive raw materials for free. It also maintained a favorable balance of trade for the "Mother country" with it colonies.
a)
Mercantilism
b)
Communism
c)
Capitalism
d)
Triangular Trade
67.
In the southern colonies, colonist had a cash crop economy and utilized plantations. The main source of income was farming on plantations. They needed many laborers to work for free or small amounts of money, these colonies instituted this...
a)
slavery
b)
mercantilism
c)
triangle trade
d)
colonies
68.
In the southern colonies, colonist had a cash crop economy and utilized plantations. The main source of income was farming on plantations. They needed many laborers to work for free or small amounts of money, these colonies instituted this...
a)
slavery
b)
mercantilism
c)
triangle trade
d)
colonies
69.
These colonies had an advantages over the other colonist because they had a surplus of food and manufacturing goods. They also had two large seaports. They were also able to trade with other colonies more easily.
a)
Middle Colonies
b)
Southern Colonies
c)
Chesapeake Colonies
d)
New England Colonies
70.
These colonies had an advantages over the other colonist because they had a surplus of food and manufacturing goods. They also had two large seaports. They were also able to trade with other colonies more easily.
a)
Middle Colonies
b)
Southern Colonies
c)
Chesapeake Colonies
d)
New England Colonies
71.
Because of this, 90-95 percent of Native Americans perished. Native Americans were forced off of their lands and forced to fight for their rights, but ultimately lost.
a)
Slavery
b)
European Exploration and Settlement
c)
Triangle Trade
d)
Mercantilism
72.
Because of this, 90-95 percent of Native Americans perished. Native Americans were forced off of their lands and forced to fight for their rights, but ultimately lost.
a)
Slavery
b)
European Exploration and Settlement
c)
Triangle Trade
d)
Mercantilism
73.
From 1630 through 1640 many thousands of Puritans came to the New World...this is called.
a)
The Great Migration
b)
Triangular Trade
c)
Colombian Exhange
d)
Mercantilism
74.
From 1630 through 1640 many thousands of Puritans came to the New World...this is called.
a)
The Great Migration
b)
Triangular Trade
c)
Colombian Exhange
d)
Mercantilism
75.
It is estimated that between 25 to 30 million people, were deported from their homes and sold as slaves in the different slave trading systems. In the transatlantic slave trade alone the estimate of those deported is believed to be approximately 17 million. These figures exclude those who died aboard the ships and in the course of wars and raids connected to the trade. What is this transatlantic slave trade called?
a)
The Great Migration
b)
Triangular Trade
c)
Colombian Exhange
d)
Mercantilism
76.
It is estimated that between 25 to 30 million people, were deported from their homes and sold as slaves in the different slave trading systems. In the transatlantic slave trade alone the estimate of those deported is believed to be approximately 17 million. These figures exclude those who died aboard the ships and in the course of wars and raids connected to the trade. What is this transatlantic slave trade called?
a)
The Great Migration
b)
Triangular Trade
c)
Colombian Exhange
d)
Mercantilism
77.
Old World crops such as wheat, barley, rice, and turnips had not traveled west across the Atlantic, and New World crops such as maize, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, and manioc had not traveled east to Europe...this process allowed these items to be interchanged, what is this called?
a)
The Great Migration
b)
Triangular Trade
c)
Colombian Exhange
d)
Mercantilism
78.
Old World crops such as wheat, barley, rice, and turnips had not traveled west across the Atlantic, and New World crops such as maize, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, and manioc had not traveled east to Europe...this process allowed these items to be interchanged, what is this called?
a)
The Great Migration
b)
Triangular Trade
c)
Colombian Exhange
d)
Mercantilism
79.
I was the founder of Georgia. I and was totally against slavery
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
80.
I was the founder of Georgia. I and was totally against slavery
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
81.
I was the first governor of Massachusetts.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
82.
I was the first governor of Massachusetts.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
83.
I claimed Manhattan for The Dutch.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
84.
I claimed Manhattan for The Dutch.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
85.
I banned slavery in the Pennsylvania colony and I was a Quaker.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
86.
I banned slavery in the Pennsylvania colony and I was a Quaker.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Henry Hudson
c)
William Penn
d)
James Oglethorpe
87.
I am Pokunoket chief Metacom. I led a uprising against the Puritan colonies. I believe this uprising was a fight for Native American survival. We ultimately lost the battle but we killed 10 percent of the Massachusetts' male colonist.
a)
King Philip's War
b)
Bacon's Rebellion
c)
Stono Rebellion
d)
Quaker Rebellion
88.
I am Pokunoket chief Metacom. I led a uprising against the Puritan colonies. I believe this uprising was a fight for Native American survival. We ultimately lost the battle but we killed 10 percent of the Massachusetts' male colonist.
a)
King Philip's War
b)
Bacon's Rebellion
c)
Stono Rebellion
d)
Quaker Rebellion
89.
I am a farmer in Virginia who was tired of the natives attack and the high taxes from the Virginian governor. I ultimately revolted against the Virginian government and set fire to Jamestown...what am I?
a)
King Philip's War
b)
Bacon's Rebellion
c)
Stono Rebellion
d)
Quaker Rebellion
90.
I am a farmer in Virginia who was tired of the natives attack and the high taxes from the Virginian governor. I ultimately revolted against the Virginian government and set fire to Jamestown...what am I?
a)
King Philip's War
b)
Bacon's Rebellion
c)
Stono Rebellion
d)
Quaker Rebellion
91.
Early on the morning of Sunday, September 9, 1739, 20 black slaves met in secret near Charlestown, South Carolina to plan their escape to freedom. Minutes later, they burst into Hutcheson's store and killed the two storekeepers, and stole the guns and powder inside.The group of slaves grew in number as they headed south to Florida. What am I called?
a)
King Philip's War
b)
Bacon's Rebellion
c)
Stono Rebellion
d)
Quaker Rebellion
92.
Early on the morning of Sunday, September 9, 1739, 20 black slaves met in secret near Charlestown, South Carolina to plan their escape to freedom. Minutes later, they burst into Hutcheson's store and killed the two storekeepers, and stole the guns and powder inside.The group of slaves grew in number as they headed south to Florida. What am I called?
a)
King Philip's War
b)
Bacon's Rebellion
c)
Stono Rebellion
d)
Quaker Rebellion
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