Worksheets8th Grade Unit 1 History Test Review
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which of the following best defines the term "migrate" as used in the context of early people coming to the Americas?
To create new languages
To move from one region or habitat to another
To stay in one place permanently
To build permanent shelters
What is a "cultural region"?
A region with only one type of animal
A place where only one family lives
A place with no natural resources
An area where people share similar ways of life, such as language and customs
Which of the following is an example of how American Indians adapted to their environment?
Refusing to eat local foods
Moving every week to a new region
Ignoring the climate and building the same shelters everywhere
Using local materials to build shelters suited to the climate
Why is it important to understand the different cultural regions where American Indians settled?
It tells us how many people lived in each region
It helps us understand their ways of life, food, and shelter
It helps us know what sports they played
It shows us which regions had the most gold
If you were to complete the chart for the "Arctic" cultural region, which of the following would most likely be true?
The climate was warm and tropical
Shelters were made from ice and animal skins
People ate mostly fruits and vegetables
The region was covered in forests
The movement of people from one location to another is called_______________
migration
evaporation
photosynthesis
condensation
According to the land bridge theory, from which continent did early people cross into North America?
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
How did early humans get from Asia to North America?
They swam
By boat
Land bridge
Narrow waterway
What is the definition of a "Colony"?
A religious leader who spreads faith.
A group of people who settle in a new land and are ruled by the government of their native land.
A trade route between Europe and Asia.
A person who conquers new lands.
Who sponsored Christopher Columbus so he could go explore?
The King of England
The Emperor of China
The President of the United States
The Queen of Spain
How was the Columbian Exchange a benefit for the Americas and Europe?
It led to the exchange of plants, animals, and ideas between the continents.
It stopped all trade between the continents.
It allowed for the spread of diseases only.
It caused wars between the continents.
Why were slaves needed by the Spanish settlers?
To help with religious ceremonies
To become explorers
To serve as soldiers
To work on farms and in mines
What Native American civilization did Hernan Cortez conquer in the Mexico region?
Mayans
Aztecs
Incas
Olmecs
What Native American civilization did Francisco Pizarro conquer in South America?
Olmec
Aztec
Inca
Mayans
What was Juan Ponce de Leon searching for in Florida?
New Native American civilizations
The Northwest Passage
Fountain of Youth
The Seven Cities of Cibola
Why were the stories about the “Seven Cities of Cibola” so interesting to the Spanish explorers?
They thought the cities were haunted.
They wanted to find new friends.
They believed the cities were filled with gold and riches.
They were looking for new places to build churches.
What did Catholic missionaries try to do to the Native Americans?
Trade goods with them
Teach them farming techniques
Make peace treaties with them
Convert them to Christianity
What was Jacques Cartier searching for as he explored areas in the area that is now Canada?
Gold
An English trading post
A good fishing source
The Northwest Passage
What did Jacques Cartier discover, as he was exploring, that was almost as valuable as gold?
Silver mines
Diamonds
Fur
Spices
How did the French treat the Native Americans differently than the Spaniards?
The French enslaved the Native Americans
The French traded and formed alliances with the Native Americans
The French forced Native Americans to leave their land
The French ignored the Native Americans
What was Roanoke and what happened to the people there?
A successful English colony; the people became wealthy
A Spanish mission; the people converted to Christianity
A French trading post; the people moved to Canada
The "Lost Colony"; the people mysteriously disappeared
What crop did they start growing in Jamestown that became a huge success and helped make the colony successful?
Corn
Tobacco
Wheat
Rice
Which colonies were part of the New England Colonies?
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina
What was one major reason farming was difficult in the New England Colonies?
The land was flat and fertile
The summers were extremely hot
There was too much rainfall
The soil was generally poor and rocky
How did the Puritans influence daily life in the New England Colonies?
They promoted trade with Native Americans
They encouraged religious freedom for all
They allowed singing and celebrating holidays
They enforced strict religious rules and punished those who disagreed
Explain how the economy of New England was connected to the ocean and describe one way this affected trade.
The economy was based on mining, which led to gold exports
The economy depended on fishing, whaling, and shipbuilding, which led to the triangular trade involving slaves, rum, and molasses
The economy depended on fur trading, which led to trade with Canada
The economy was based on cotton farming, which led to trade with the South
Which colonies were considered part of the Middle Colonies?
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
What was the main reason the Middle Colonies were known as the "breadbasket" colonies?
They grew large amounts of barley, wheat, oats, and rye
They had many gold mines
They produced large amounts of cotton
They were famous for fishing
Which statement best describes the religious climate of the Middle Colonies?
There was religious tolerance and a variety of religions
Religion was not important in the Middle Colonies
Only Quakers lived in the Middle Colonies
Only one religion was allowed
Explain how the geography of the Middle Colonies contributed to their economic success.
The area was mostly desert, so trade was limited
The mountains made farming impossible
The region was too cold for crops to grow
The moderate climate and fertile land allowed for successful agriculture and trade
Which colonies were considered part of the Southern Colonies?
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama
Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia
What was the main economic activity in the Southern Colonies?
Fur trading and hunting
Farming and cash crop production
Mining and manufacturing
Fishing and shipbuilding
Why did James Oglethorpe want to establish the colony of Georgia?
To establish a religious community for Puritans
To create a center for trade with Native Americans
To find gold and other valuable minerals
To provide a haven for debtors and reform prison conditions
Explain how the climate and geography of the Southern Colonies affected their economy and society.
The warm climate and fertile soil allowed for long growing seasons, leading to large plantations and reliance on cash crops.
The frequent earthquakes made building cities impossible.
The mountainous terrain prevented any large-scale agriculture.
The cold climate made farming difficult, so people focused on fishing.
Compare the role of religion in the Southern Colonies to its role in the New England colonies.
Religion had less impact on communities in the Southern Colonies because people lived on distant plantations, unlike the more community-focused New England colonies.
Religion was more important in the Southern Colonies than in New England.
Both regions had the same religious practices and community structures.
The Southern Colonies were founded only for religious freedom.
What did the Magna Carta do to King John in 1215?
It made him the first king of England.
It limited his power and established certain rights for citizens.
It gave him more power over the people.
It allowed him to create new colonies.
Which document gave the power to make laws and impose taxes to Parliament?
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Great Awakening
Salem Witch Trials
In 1750, about one out of every (a) colonist lived in a city.
five
two
Explain why fire was such a danger in the cities during colonial times and how people would put out fires if a home or business caught on fire?
Fires were not a concern because of strict building codes.
Cities had fire departments with modern equipment.
Cities were made of stone and fires rarely spread.
Buildings were close together and made of wood, so fires spread quickly; people formed bucket brigades to put them out.
What were blue laws in colonial times?
Laws that required people to wear blue clothing.
Laws that banned the use of blue ink.
Laws that allowed only blue-eyed people to vote.
Laws that restricted activities on Sundays for religious reasons.
What crops did slaves help raise in the Southern Colonies?
Cotton, tobacco, rice, and indigo
Apples, oranges, and grapes
Potatoes, tomatoes, and beans
Wheat, corn, and barley
Where did most of the slaves come from that were brought to the colonies?
Europe
Asia
South America
Africa
What was the triangular trade?
A trade route between Asia, Africa, and Australia
A trade route between Europe, Asia, and Australia
A trade route between Europe, Africa, and the Americas
A trade route between North America, South America, and Antarctica
What was the Middle Passage and what was it like for the people that had to take it?
The path colonists used to trade goods between colonies, which was easy and quick
The route Native Americans used to travel between villages, which was peaceful
The journey settlers took from Europe to America, which was comfortable and safe
The journey enslaved Africans took across the Atlantic Ocean, which was extremely harsh and deadly
What book did most children learn how to read from in the colonies as it taught the alphabet, syllables, and prayers?
The Bible
The New England Primer
The Almanac
The Dictionary
Where the Pilgrims landed in North America and settled is named
Mayflower
Boston
Plymouth
Jamestown
What was the name of the first successful English colony settlement, founded in 1607?
Roanoke Island
Plymouth
Washington D.C.
Jamestown
