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Colonialism (vocabulary)

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following can be considered a political, economic and cultural practice in which a territory is conquered and colonized by another country or metropolis?

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Democracy

c)

Colonialism

d)

Monarchy

2.

Which of the following was the economic policy that was popular during 15th-16th colonialism?

a)

Capitalism

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Monarchy

3.

Which of the following is NOT considered a main reason for colonialism?

a)

European competition

b)

Accumulation of riches

c)

Expand tourism

d)

Expansion of Religion

4.

Why is mercantilism related to the popularity of colonialism?

a)

Because mercantilism encouraged religious freedom

b)

Because mercantilism encouraged religious expansion

c)

Because mercantilism encouraged the reinforcement of monarchy

d)

Because mercantilism encouraged the accumulation of riches by exploiting resources

5.

What does the following image represent?

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Colonialism

c)

Democracy

6.

Which of the following political cartoons does NOT represent the concept of "colonialism"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

What is a colony?

a)

It is a country that controls over other territories

b)

It is a kingdom that controls other kingdoms

c)

Territory that is conquered and controlled by another mother-nation or metropolis

8.

In the 16th century, in the Puerto Rico and Spain scenario, which of them can be considered the metropolis or mother-nation?

a)

Spain

b)

Puerto Rico

9.

In the 16th century, in the Virginia and England scenario, which of them can be considered the metropolis or mother-nation?

a)

Virginia

b)

England

10.

What can be defined as a "political practice"?

a)

An economic policy in which a country accumulates riches by exploiting resources

b)

A system in which a state governs it's citizens and individuals co-exist and abide by state laws

c)

A military strategy into controlling certain territories for national protection.

11.

Which of the following is an example of an "abrupt" or drastic change in cultural exchange?

a)

Establishing a different language nationwide from one day to another.

b)

Constructing monuments throughout colonial history

c)

Incorporating throughout time some different foods from the mother-nation.