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Colonialism

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What settlement was established in Massachusetts in 1620?

a)

Jamestown

b)

Plymouth

c)

Roanoke

d)

Maryland

2.

Why did colonists risk their lives to come to America?

a)

start new farms

b)

religious freedom

c)

food

d)

for fun

3.

What colony was called The Lost Colony?

a)

Jamestown

b)

Plymouth

c)

Quaker

d)

Roanoke

4.

What happened when John White returned to Roanoke from his trip with new supplies?

a)

they were a thriving colony

b)

they were all gone

c)

they were at war with the natives

d)

there were more houses

5.

What was the name of the Spanish Conquistador that conquered the Aztecs?

a)

Moctezuma

b)

Cortes

c)

Tenochitalan

d)

Cuzco

6.

What are two lasting impacts of Spanish Colonization on Mesoamerica?

a)

they speak English

b)

the speak Spanish

c)

the still practice their native religion

d)

the main religion is Catholicism

7.

Why did the Spanish explore Mesoamerica?

a)

to find ancient indian people

b)

wanted to find people to share their religion with

c)

wanted to find people to work with

d)

wanted land and gold

8.

What does the word “Conquistador” mean?

a)

conquerer

b)

peace keeper

c)

leader

d)

emperor

9.

What is it called when one nation takes control of an area and dominates its government, economy, and society?

a)

Democracy

b)

Marxism

c)

Colonialism

d)

Catholicism

10.

What does colonial power use to make itself wealthier?

a)

Colony's resources

b)

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c)

Agriculture

d)

Textiles

11.

Mexico forced people to work in mines or on farms?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What converted native people to Catholicism?

a)

Nuns

b)

Roman Catholic Priests

c)

The pope

d)

The Bishop

13.

In colonial Mexico, what settlers had the most wealth?

a)

Settlers from France

b)

Settlers from Italy

c)

Settlers from Puerto Rico

d)

Settlers from Spain

14.

Colonialism

a)

A) The establishment of trade routes

b)

B) The spread of democracy

c)

C) The control of one nation over another

d)

D) The development of technology

15.

Colonialism

a)

A) To spread cultural values

b)

B) To exploit resources and labor

c)

C) To establish diplomatic relations

d)

D) To promote global peace