Free Printable Religious Influences in American Colonization

1.

European countries brought their religion to their colonies in the Americas. Which of these countries was Catholic?

a)

The Netherlands (Dutch)

b)

Great Britain

c)

Portugal

d)

Saudi Arabia

2.

European countries brought their religion to their colonies in the Americas. Which of these countries was Catholic?

a)

The Netherlands (Dutch)

b)

Great Britain

c)

France

d)

Saudi Arabia

3.

European countries brought their religion to their colonies in the Americas. Which of these countries was Catholic?

a)

The Netherlands (Dutch)

b)

Great Britain

c)

Spain

d)

Saudi Arabia

4.

European countries brought their religion to their colonies in the Americas. Which of these countries was Protestant?

a)

Portugal

b)

Great Britain

c)

Spain

d)

France

5.

European countries brought their religion to their colonies in the Americas. Which of these countries was Protestant?

a)

Portugal

b)

The Netherlands (Dutch)

c)

Spain

d)

France

6.

What did people from the Puritan and Quaker sects hope to find in North America?

a)

the opportunity to build presidios

b)

other members of their religion

c)

indigenous people they could convert

d)

freedom to practice their religion

7.

Some developments were harmful to indigenous peoples during Spanish colonization. Some developments were beneficial. Which of these developments was BENEFICIAL?

a)

The encomienda system forced indigenous peoples into labor.

b)

European diseases spread among the indigenous peoples.

c)

The indigenous peoples learned how to irrigate their dry fields.

d)

None of these were BENEFICIAL.

8.

Some developments were harmful to indigenous peoples during Spanish colonization. Some developments were beneficial. Which of these developments was HARMFUL?

a)

The encomienda system forced indigenous peoples into labor.

b)

Missionaries introduced new foods such as grains, fruits, and vegetables.

c)

The indigenous peoples learned how to irrigate their dry fields.

d)

European people brought new technologies to the indigenous peoples.

e)

Missionaries taught the indigenous peoples new trades.

9.

Some developments were harmful to indigenous peoples during Spanish colonization. Some developments were beneficial. Which of these developments was HARMFUL?

a)

European diseases spread among the indigenous peoples.

b)

Missionaries introduced new foods such as grains, fruits, and vegetables.

c)

The indigenous peoples learned how to irrigate their dry fields.

d)

European people brought new technologies to the indigenous peoples.

e)

Missionaries taught the indigenous peoples new trades.

10.

The Spanish mission system consisted of three components: the presidio, the mission, and the pueblo. Which of these three components was carried out by the following function? Function = "the seat of power for the villages and cities"

a)

pueblo

b)

presidio

c)

mission

d)

None of these answers

11.

The Spanish mission system consisted of three components: the presidio, the mission, and the pueblo. Which of these three components was carried out by the following function? Function = "a fort that could serve as an outpost for defense and advance of the frontier"

a)

pueblo

b)

presidio

c)

mission

d)

None of these answers

12.

The Spanish mission system consisted of three components: the presidio, the mission, and the pueblo. Which of these three components was carried out by the following function? Function = "provided housing for the missionaries, native peoples, and travelers"

a)

pueblo

b)

presidio

c)

mission

d)

None of these answers

13.

The Spanish mission system consisted of three components: the presidio, the mission, and the pueblo. Which of these three components was carried out by the following function? Function = "protected the mission from attacks by native peoples and the French"

a)

pueblo

b)

presidio

c)

mission

d)

None of these answers

14.

The Spanish mission system consisted of three components: the presidio, the mission, and the pueblo. Which of these three components was carried out by the following function? Function = "surrounded by thousands of acres for cattle, flocks of sheep, and crops"

a)

pueblo

b)

presidio

c)

mission

d)

None of these answers

15.

The Spanish mission system consisted of three components: the presidio, the mission, and the pueblo. Which of these three components was carried out by the following function? Function = "a civil community or town"

a)

pueblo

b)

presidio

c)

mission

d)

None of these answers

16.

The Spanish mission system consisted of three components: the presidio, the mission, and the pueblo. Which of these three components was carried out by the following function? Function = "center for evangelization of the indigenous peoples"

a)

pueblo

b)

presidio

c)

mission

d)

None of these answers

17.

The Spanish mission system consisted of three components: the presidio, the mission, and the pueblo. Which of these three components was carried out by the following function? Function = "home to craftsmen and merchants"

a)

pueblo

b)

presidio

c)

mission

d)

None of these answers

18.

How was Spanish colonization the continuation of a process that had begun nearly 1,000 years earlier?

a)

Colonization was a result of the crusader mentality that had developed during the Reconquista.

b)

Colonization was the only way to complete the Spanish missions that began during the Reconquista.

c)

Colonization of the Americas was the only way to ensure the Spanish could take back Iberia.

d)

Colonization was the result of the long-lasting desire of the common people to explore the world.

19.

Which of these was "a grant of a stated number of American Indians in a particular area that the monarchy gave to an official, such as a conquistador or soldier?"

a)

encomendero

b)

encomienda

c)

enchilada

d)

encompassing

20.

Which of these was "the grant recipient who could require American Indians to pay tribute in gold, goods, or manual labor?"

a)

encomendero

b)

encomienda

c)

enchilada

d)

encompassing

21.

Why do you think Spanish settlers didn't follow the encomienda system plan as it was designed?

a)

None of these answers

b)

American Indians wanted to convert to a religion other than Christianity.

c)

The Spanish settlers believed there was a better way to do it.

d)

American Indians didn't want to participate in the system.

22.

Why do you think Spanish settlers didn't follow the encomienda system plan as it was designed?

a)

None of these answers

b)

American Indians wanted to convert to a religion other than Christianity.

c)

The Spanish settlers believed there was a better way to do it.

d)

The Spanish settlers didn't respect American Indians as equals.

23.

Which of these is described by the following? It describes when they took back the Iberian Peninsula. It helped them develop a crusader mentality. It justified European expansion in the New World.

a)

the encomienda system

b)

the Reconquista

c)

the mission system

d)

Spanish colonizers

24.

Which of these does NOT describe Bartolome de las Casas?

a)

He did not like the encomienda system.

b)

He thought indigenous people should be free and that they had a right to their land.

c)

He suggested bringing enslaved African people for manual labor in the Spanish colonies.

d)

He conquered the Incas of Peru.

25.

How did the solution that Bartolome de las Casas devised for the encomienda system affect the development of the United States?

a)

His advocacy for the use of enslaved African people led to increased slavery.

b)

Settlers followed his lead and also worked toward having peaceful relations with American Indians.

c)

His sympathy for American Indians was shared by the Founding Fathers of the United States.

d)

His belief that enslaved African people should be imported led to the founding of the United States.

26.

What happens next in this timeline? 1. King Charles I punishes those who do not follow the official religion of the Church of England. 2. Puritan people are punished for their beliefs. 3. __________________

a)

20,000 Puritan people settle in New England.

b)

20,000 Puritans conquer the Aztecs in modern-day Mexico.

c)

20,000 Puritan people revolt against King Charles I.

d)

20,000 Quaker people settle in Pennsylvania.

27.

Determine which European country colonized each area in North and South America. Examine the picture. Which country colonized "E?"

a)

Portugal

b)

Great Britain

c)

The Netherlands (Dutch)

d)

Spain

e)

France

28.

Determine which European country colonized each area in North and South America. Examine the picture. Which country colonized "A?"

a)

Portugal

b)

Great Britain

c)

The Netherlands (Dutch)

d)

Spain

e)

France

29.

Determine which European country colonized each area in North and South America. Examine the picture. Which country colonized "D?"

a)

Portugal

b)

Great Britain

c)

The Netherlands (Dutch)

d)

Spain

e)

France

30.

Determine which European country colonized each area in North and South America. Examine the picture. Which country colonized "C?"

a)

Portugal

b)

Great Britain

c)

The Netherlands (Dutch)

d)

Spain

e)

France

31.

Determine which European country colonized each area in North and South America. Examine the picture. Which country colonized "B?"

a)

Portugal

b)

Great Britain

c)

The Netherlands (Dutch)

d)

Spain

e)

France

Religious Influences in American Colonization

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