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6th Grade UIL Social Studies Quizziz

Total questions: 116

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where was Christopher Columbus trying to go when he sailed the Ocean Blue in 1492?

a)

India and China

b)

Russia and China

c)

the edge of the earth

d)

around Africa

2.

What continent do Spain, France, and England (Britain) belong to?

a)

Europe

b)

South America

c)

Australia

d)

Asia

3.

Mercantilism was an economic system that was created for

a)

free Republics to buy and sell goods all over.

b)

Kings and Queens to hide their treasures.

c)

colonies to get rich, rich, rich!

d)

the mother country to get rich from raw materials of a colony.

4.

The Spanish were motivated to explore and colonize by three factors

a)

Christmas, Easter, and Summer Vaca

b)

God, Gold, and Glory

c)

Rice, Ropes, and Rhinestones

d)

Friends, Furs, and Fish

5.

The three French motives to explore and colonize were

a)

Friends, Furs, and Fish

b)

God, Gold, and Glory

c)

Christmas, Easter, and Summer vaca

d)

Christians, Crowns, and Creativity

6.

The last of the European countries to colonize in North America

a)

America

b)

England (Britain)

c)

France

d)

Spain

7.

English motivations to explore and colonize were different from Spanish and French motivations

a)

Private citizens moved to the New World with their families.

b)

England wanted to conquer the world.

c)

The King of England did not care who left England.

d)

England was not looking for riches.

8.

The Northwest Passage was a route explorers hoped to find to

a)

get to India and China across the top of Canada

b)

find gold and riches

c)

find underwater treasures

d)

get around South America faster

9.

Which country had the largest group of immigrants ?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Sweden

d)

England

10.

When the Pilgrims established the Colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts

it led to the signing of the Mayflower Compact which was what?

a)

A peace treaty between the Natives and the colonists

b)

A charter establishing a trade partnership between Spain and England

c)

An early form of Self-Government

d)

A separation of church and state

11.

The New England Colonies of Massachusetts, Maryland and Pennsylvania were all established for________

a)

Religious Purposes

b)

Economic Purposes

c)

Political Reasons

d)

empire expansion

12.

New England Colonies Pennsylvania and Rhode Island we established so colonists could________

a)

Move further West towards the Pacific Ocean

b)

Start Plantations using slave labor

c)

establish trade with Native Americans

d)

Escape Religious Persection

13.

The Spanish established colonies in order to look for gold and______

a)

Spread the Catholic religion

b)

Establish the slave trade

c)

Trade with the Native Americans

d)

Start a new religion

14.

The main reason for French colonization was

a)

Fishing and Fur trading

b)

The search for gold

c)

To expand their empire

d)

War with the English

15.

Primary reasons for Exploration were expanding their empire, increasing wealth and_______

a)

Ending slavery

b)

Meeting new people

c)

Finding the Fountain of Youth

d)

Spreading religion

16.

What was the first reason explorers discovered the New World

a)

The wanted to spread religion to Mexico

b)

They wanted to bring back Native American slaves to Europe

c)

They were looking for trade routes to Asia

d)

The Wanted to discover New Lands

17.
Each of these colonies were established for religious reasons EXCEPT-
a)
Jamestown
b)
Massachusetts Bay
c)
Plymouth
d)
Pennsylvania
18.
Each of these colonies were established for economic reasons EXCEPT-
a)
Jamestown
b)
Roanoke Island
c)
Georgia
d)
Pennsylvania
19.
This colony was settled by separatists, known as the Pilgrims, from the Church of England who wanted to avoid religious persecution. (1620)
a)
Massachusetts Bay
b)
Plymouth
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
Georgia
20.
Colony settled by Quakers who wanted freedom to practice their religion without interference
a)
Massachusetts Bay
b)
Plymouth
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
Georgia
21.
Colony settled by people who were in debtors prison back in England. They wanted a fresh economic start.
a)
Jamestown
b)
Roanoke Island
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
Georgia
22.
The first permanent English settlement in North America (1607)
a)
Jamestown
b)
Roanoke Island
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
Georgia
23.
Colony settled by Puritans to avoid religious persecution back in England (1620)
a)
Jamestown
b)
Roanoke Island
c)
Massachusetts Bay
d)
Plymouth
24.
Known as the "Lost Colony," it was established as an economic venture (1587)
a)
Jamestown
b)
Roanoke Island
c)
Massachusetts Bay
d)
Plymouth
25.

Roger Williams’ colony welcomed people of different beliefs. What was the name of the colony?

a)

  1. Rhode Island

b)

Massachusetts

c)

Virginia

d)

  1. New York

26.

Which country’s main reasons for colonization was profits from trade and religious freedom?

a)

  1. Portugal

b)

Spain

c)

France

d)

England

27.

Who was the governor of the Plymouth Colony?

a)

John Lennon

b)

Greg Abbott

c)

William Bradford

d)

William Penn

28.

Which leader belonged to the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

a)

William Bradford

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Anne Hutchinson

29.

Which leader's colony eventually became the state of Pennsylvania?

a)

John Smith

b)

William Penn

c)

John Wise

d)

Roger Williams

30.

Who established the colony of Rhode Island?

a)

Roger Williams

b)

John Wise

c)

Anne Hutchinson

d)

William Penn

31.

Who is credited with working to create the first Thanksgiving?

a)

William Penn

b)

William Tell

c)

William Shakespeare

d)

William Bradford

32.

Who helped create the Mayflower Compact?

a)

Mr. Brumley

b)

Mrs. Rocha

c)

Mrs. Ortiz

d)

William Bradford

33.

Who is a famous Quaker whose face is featured on a popular breakfast food?

a)

LeBron James

b)

Paul Revere

c)

William Penn

d)

David E. Smith

34.

Who befriended a Powhatan chief's daughter?

a)

John Smith

b)

John Donne

c)

John Keats

d)

John Wise

35.

Who worked for the Virginia Company and was captured by Native American deer hunters?

a)

Roger Williams

b)

William Penn

c)

John Smith

d)

William Bradford

36.

Name the settlement established in 1607

a)

Jamestown, Virginia

b)

Jimstown

c)

New Amsterdam

d)

New Netherland

37.

Colonial America is the time span between which two dates:

a)

1492-2019

b)

1776-1840

c)

July 4th - December 25th

d)

1492-1776

38.
Who established Plymouth Colony in 1620?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
Puritans
c)
both
d)
neither
39.
The Pilgrims arrived in New England in which year?
a)
1620
b)
1607
c)
1601
d)
1621
40.

1513

a)

North American Indian Cultures flourish.

b)

Juan Ponce’ De Leon lands in Florida.

c)

Columbus lands on Santo Domingo in the Caribbean.

d)

St. Augustine Florida 1st European settlement in North America.

e)

Leif Ericson lands in Newfoundland.

41.

1565

a)

North American Indian Cultures flourish.

b)

Juan Ponce’ De Leon lands in Florida.

c)

Columbus lands on Santo Domingo in the Caribbean.

d)

St. Augustine Florida 1st European settlement in North America.

e)

Leif Ericson lands in Newfoundland.

42.

Columbus lands on Santo Domingo in the Caribbean.

a)

12,000 BC

b)

1000 AD

c)

1492

d)

1513

e)

1565

43.

1607

a)

Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock.

b)

New Amsterdam becomes New York.

c)

House of Burgesses meets. First African slaves brought to Jamestown.

d)

French and Indian War ends. England gains Canada and lands east of the Mississippi.

e)

Jamestown 1st English colony in America.

44.

1619

a)

Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock.

b)

New Amsterdam becomes New York.

c)

House of Burgesses meets. First African slaves brought to Jamestown.

d)

French and Indian War ends. England gains Canada and lands east of the Mississippi.

e)

Jamestown 1st English colony in America.

45.

1664

a)

Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock.

b)

New Amsterdam becomes New York.

c)

House of Burgesses meets. First African slaves brought to Jamestown.

d)

French and Indian War ends. England gains Canada and lands east of the Mississippi.

e)

Jamestown 1st English colony in America.

46.

1763

a)

Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock.

b)

New Amsterdam becomes New York.

c)

House of Burgesses meets. First African slaves brought to Jamestown.

d)

French and Indian War ends. England gains Canada and lands east of the Mississippi.

e)

Jamestown 1st English colony in America.

47.

People decide what goods to make and for how much to sell their goods.

a)

market economy

b)

communist economy

c)

mixed economy

d)

demand

48.

What are large farms that often grow just one crop called?

a)

crop rotation

b)

wheat farm

c)

farmers playground

d)

plantations

49.
What region relied on shipbuilding? 
a)
New England Colonies
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
Southern Colonies
d)
Georgia
50.
Which region relied heavily on slaves?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
None of these
51.

Which group of colonies had a combination of a warm climate and rich soil that supported plantations?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

52.

What are cash crops?

a)

Trees that grow money

b)

Crops that are grown to be sold for profit

c)

Plants that are really, really tall

d)

Crops that are grown for the farmer to consume

53.
Why did most people come to the New England colonies?
a)
They wanted the freedom to practice their religion the way they wanted.
b)
They wanted to make money by working in factories.
c)
They were taken from their home countries and forced to work there as slaves.
d)
They were looking for a more diverse place to live.
54.

Trade routes between Africa, the Americas, and Europe, in which ships carried cash crops, manufactured goods, and enslaved people were known as

a)

Middle Passage

b)

Columbian Exchange

c)

Triangular Trade

55.

Which group of colonies is called the "breadbasket of the colonies?

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

56.

Which colonial region had more manufacturing that agriculture? 

a)

New England

b)

Midwest

c)

Middle

d)

Southern

57.

Which region does this BEST describe:

Textiles- Lumber- Shipbuilding- Exporting food and grain. The "Bread Basket" colonies

a)

New England

b)

Midwest

c)

Middle

d)

Southern

58.

Which region has rocky soil, harsh winters, and good natural harbors?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

59.

Which region has rich soil, lots of rain and sun, and easily navigated rivers?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

60.

Which region has rich soil, hot summers and mild winters, and long growing seasons?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

61.

Which region's economy is based wheat farming, large cities, and craftsmen?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

62.

Which region's economy is based plantations, cash crops, and slave labor?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

63.

Define Mercantilism

a)

British controlled colonial trade in order to gain wealth and power

b)

British turned a blind eye to colonial governments

c)

British prevented colonists from expanding past the Appalachian Mountains

d)

uhh, what's mercantilsm?

64.

Virginia had an elected assembly / legislature known as?

a)

The Mayflower Compact

b)

The House of Representatives

c)

The House of Burgesses

d)

The House of Burgers

65.

Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?

a)

the church leaders

b)

the king of England

c)

the English governor

d)

the elected general assembly

66.

The distance from Great Britain and the need for local lawmaking led to:

a)

the development of self-government

b)

establishing a king for each colony

c)

increased shipbuilding for travel

d)

Parliament establishing new religious traditions in Great Britain

67.

The Mayflower Compact was signed by —

a)

men who lived in the Plymouth Colony.

b)

English officials in the Plymouth Colony.

c)

American Indians in the Plymouth Colony.

d)

a majority of women in the Plymouth Colony.

68.

The Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, and FundamentalOrders of Connecticut were important in the development of democracy because they --

a)

gave all colonists the right to vote.

b)

ensured religious freedom

c)

overrode the power of the English king

d)

focused on the importance of self-government.

69.

1. This document signed in 1215, first limited the powers of the king or queen of England and established certain rights?

a)

The English Bill of Rights

b)

The Magna Carta

c)

The Constitution

d)

The Declaration of Independence

70.

1. This document signed in 1689 further limited the power of the king and queen of England and solidified certain rights?

a)

The English Bill of Rights

b)

The Magna Carta

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Federalist Papers

71.

1. What was Virginia’s first elected assembly called?

a)

The Parliament

b)

Congress

c)

House of Burgesses

d)

Charter

72.

Another word used to describe a free enterprise system is:

a)

communism

b)

capitalism

c)

nationalism

d)

none of the above

73.

In a free enterprise system, the government places ________________ restrictions on businesses and its citizens:

a)

minimum

b)

maximum

c)

normal

d)

abnormal

74.

In a free enterprise system, the spending habits of _____ determine which products and services to offer:

a)

Consumers

b)

Government

c)

Professors

d)

Politicians

75.

This is an individual who purchases a good or service for their own consumption:

a)

Consumer

b)

Profit

c)

Entrepreneur

d)

Economist

76.

The governments of these two Asian nations are examples of governments who restrict the economic freedoms of their citizens:

a)

France & Egypt

b)

Japan & Alaska

c)

India & China

d)

China & North Korea

77.

What is the main goal of Free Enterprise

a)

Economic Freedom

b)

Friendship

c)

Profit

d)

Acceptance

78.
An economic system in which businesses compete against one another free of government control
a)
Socialism
b)
Free Enterprise
c)
Product
d)
Marketing
79.

What type of government has its power restricted by the people?

a)
Unlimited
b)
Limited
c)
Absolute Monarchy
d)
Dictatorship
80.

Which of the following is an example of an unlimited government?


a)

Absolute monarchy

b)

Democracy

c)

Constitutional monarchy

d)

Anarchy

81.

Citizens can participate in government decisions.

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

82.

Which quote best represents the concept of limited government?

a)

"The government that governs least is the government that governs best."

b)

"A government of the people, by the people, and for the people."

c)

"Power must never be trusted without a check."

d)

"All men are created equal."

83.
In a country hamed Villianville, citizens have been unhappy with their leadership.  As a result, a small group of militants overthrew their president and are making all decisions for Villianville.  They believe that their decisions are best for all citizens of Villianville and enforce their own policies through the military.  What type of government does Villianville currently have?
a)
limited
b)
unlimited
84.
In a country named Eagletopia, the queen's son will inherit the throne.  Although he will become king, there are many other elected lawmakers (part of the Eagle's Nest Congress) that make decisions for Eagletopia.  What type of government does Eagletopia have?
a)
limited
b)
unlimited
85.

Limited Government

a)

The idea that governments should have restrictions on their power, so they don't harm their people

b)

A government where nobody serves for life

c)

A government run by a king

d)

A government that offers limited choices to its people

86.

People participate in elections to choose government officials

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

87.

Individuals are often thrown into jail without explanations

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

88.

The ruler has no set timetable to step down or provide others with an opportunity to lead.

a)

Unlimited Government

b)

Limited Government

89.

The government has multiple branches with well-defined roles

a)

Unlimited Government

b)

Limited Government

90.

The people have no ability to influence the decisions of the government.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

91.

control is placed with the ruler and his/her appointees, and there are no limits imposed on his/her authority.

a)

Unlimited Government

b)

Limited Government

92.

Citizens do not have a voice

a)

limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

93.

Citizens have a voice and can vote for their leaders

a)

limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

94.

What are the two types of democracy? (Pick 2)

a)

Representative

b)

Junta

c)

Direct

d)

Divergent

95.

Elected leaders or representatives do the day to day work of governing the country, this is known as?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Dictatorship

96.

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram?

a)

created a general council to manage the colonies

b)

experienced strict control by Parliament

c)

established their own representative governments

d)

appointed governors who reported to the King

97.

When the British govenment relaxed enforcement of strict laws and regulations on the American Colonies, this was known as...

a)

compact

b)

salutary neglect

c)

bicameral

d)

indigo nation

98.

-Colonists in Virginia created a legislative body called the House of Burgesses.

-Colonists in New England held town meetings to make local decisions.


The list above represents attempts to --

a)

preserve religious freedom

b)

express hatred of British laws and tariffs

c)

develop a stronger relationship with Britain

d)

establish representative government in the colonies

99.

Which explorer is best remembered for keeping detailed records of his explorations

a)

La Salle

b)

Cabeza de Vaca

c)

Coronado

100.

Which explorer is best remembered for searching for the Seven Cities of Gold?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Coronado

c)

La Salle

101.

Which explorer established a French colony on the Texas Coast?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Coronado

c)

La Salle

102.

Who is remembered for the many violent clashes between his men and local Native Americans?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Coronado

c)

La Salle

103.

Who explored in the New World from 1540-1554?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Coronado

c)

La Salle

104.

Which explorer spent time as a slave to several Native American tribes?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Coronado

c)

La Salle

105.

Whose men discovered the Grand Canyon and other major physical landmarks while on an expedition?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Coronado

c)

La Salle

106.

Whose remaining colonists were killed by the Karankawa Indians while he was away on an expedition?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Coronado

c)

La Salle

107.

This explorer was killed by his own men.

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Coronado

c)

La Salle

108.

Which explorer was in the New World from 1527-1536?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Coronado

c)

La Salle

109.

Who did Hernan Cortes defeat and conquer?

a)

The Pueblos

b)

The Aztecs

c)

The Caddo

d)

The Apaches

110.

Who shipwrecked near Galveston, became a Karankawa slave, and wrote a book about his travels in Texas?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

La Salle

c)

Pineda

d)

Cortes

111.

People of Mexican descent in Texas can trace their biological origins to which European country?

a)

Brazil

b)

England

c)

Mexico

d)

Spain

112.

What is the significance of Texas Independence Day?

a)

It is the day the first Texas constitution was ratified.

b)

It is the day enslaved people in Texas were freed.

c)

It commemorates victory over the French army.

d)

It is when Texan leaders declared freedom from Mexico.

113.

Why are cultural celebrations such as Westfest important?

a)

They honor the west part of Texas.

b)

They give us an opportunity to have a carnival.

c)

They honor different cultures that are found in Texas.

d)

They honor people who travel west for work.

114.

What is the significance of the Texas Folklife Festival?

a)

It celebrates the history of Texas joining the United States.

b)

It is a festival that celebrates the diverse cultural heritage in Texas.

c)

It marks the end of the Civil War in Texas.

d)

It is a celebration exclusively for Mexican cultures.

115.

What does "Juneteenth" commemorate?

a)

The end of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation

b)

The independence of Texas from Mexico

c)

The founding of the Institute of Texan Cultures

d)

The birthday of the United States

116.

What is "Día de los Muertos" a day to honor in Texas?

a)

The day to honor Mexican independence

b)

The day to honor Texas joining the USA

c)

The day to honor loved ones who have died

d)

The day to honor the end of the Civil War

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