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U2 - Settlements Test Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following inventions contributed to European domination of the world?

a)

Castle

b)

Catapult

c)

Compass

d)

Gunpowder

2.

By the 1700's, European nations used their American colonies as a source of:

a)

gold and silver for jewelry to trade with Spain.

b)

raw materials for making manufactured goods.

c)

livestock for working land and transportation.

d)

slaves for working the cotton and tobacco farms.

3.

Which device introduced around 1730 could help the navigator find the latitude of the ship by determining the altitude of the sun or stars?

a)

Astrolabe

b)

Magnetic Compass

c)

Mercator projection

d)

Sextant

4.

Mercantilism can best be described as:

a)

the idea that a colony should be self sufficient and able to provide for itself.

b)

the idea that a nation needs to strongly equip its colonies to defend itself in case of foreign attack.

c)

the idea that the religion of a colony should differ from the religion of the mother country.

d)

the idea that a nation’s power is related to its wealth and needs a favorable balance of trade with its colonies.

5.

Which of the following was a key goal of mercantilist economic policy?

a)

Encourage free trade between nations.

b)

Increase a nation's wealth through accumulation of precious metals.

c)

Promote equal trade balances with all countries.

d)

Discourage the establishment of overseas colonies.

6.

Which economic activity did settlers in the New England colonies NOT participate?

a)

fishing

b)

shipbuilding

c)

agriculture

d)

trading

7.
As the number of plantations increased and additional workers were needed, the colony imported
a)
settlers who wanted land
b)
immigrants
c)
slaves and indentured servants
d)
gentlemen and Native Americans
8.
Mercantilism is when a country builds its wealth by this system.
a)
Allowing free trade in its colonies
b)
Bartering with other countries
c)
The government monitors all trade
d)
The colonies are only allowed to trade with the mother country
9.

The English founded the colony _________, but many of the colonists would not work.

a)

Massachusetts Bay Colony

b)

New Netherland

c)

Jamestown

d)

Rhode Island

10.

The people who wanted to change the Church of England by removing the false teachings and practices were called_____________.

a)

Puritans

b)

Europeans

c)

Separatists

d)

colonists

11.

The process by which a foreign country comes to control the resources and humans of a distant and distinct area of land

a)

Genocide

b)

Colonization

c)

Geographical

d)

Settlement

12.

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

a)

Religious Purposes

b)

Economic Purposes

c)

Political Reasons

d)

empire expansion

13.

Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interest in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?

a)

They were curious about whether or not the world was round.

b)

They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.

c)

They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.

d)

They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.

14.

What is the Columbian Exchange?

a)

A group of people settling in a new land under their native country's rule

b)

The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old and New World

c)

Spanish conquerors claiming land in the Americas

d)

French fur traders in North America

15.

Who were the conquistadors?

a)

A group of people who settle in a new land under their native country's rule

b)

The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old and New World

c)

Spanish conquerors in the Americas

d)

French fur traders in North America

16.

Where was the first English colony in North America?

a)

Jamestown, Virginia

b)

Plymouth, Massachusetts

c)

New York, New York

d)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

17.

What impact did European diseases have on Native American populations?

a)

European diseases led to an increase in Native American populations

b)

European diseases had no impact on Native American populations

c)

European diseases caused widespread illness and death among Native American populations

d)

Native American populations were immune to European diseases

18.

What were the main goals of Spanish colonization in South America?

a)

Establish peace and harmony

b)

Promote democracy and freedom

c)

Protect the environment and wildlife

d)

Acquire wealth, spread Christianity, and expand their empire

19.

What were the main reasons for British colonization in North America?

a)

Economic opportunities, religious freedom, and political autonomy

b)

Scientific exploration, technological advancement, and educational development

c)

Social reform, humanitarian aid, and environmental conservation

d)

Military conquest, cultural assimilation, and territorial expansion

20.

What were the effects of the British colonization on the Native American tribes?

a)

Displacement, loss of culture, introduction of diseases, forced assimilation

b)

Voluntary relocation, enhanced healthcare, educational opportunities, economic empowerment

c)

Peaceful coexistence, economic prosperity, cultural exchange, technological advancement

d)

Integration, preservation of culture, improved living conditions, mutual respect

21.

What were the main challenges faced by indigenous populations as a result of European colonization?

a)

Peaceful coexistence with Europeans

b)

Acceptance and integration into European society

c)

Loss of land, forced assimilation, diseases, and violence

d)

Economic prosperity and growth

22.

The ___ wanted to reform the Anglican Church, while the ___ wanted to leave the church altogether.

a)

separatists / puritans

b)

British / Americans

c)

puritans / separatists

d)

Catholics / Protestants

23.

Which reason best completes this list?

a)

To spread democratic ideals

b)

To improve efficiency

c)

To locate potential military allies

d)

To claim new territory

24.

What was the first legislature made up of elected representatives in Jamestown called?

a)

Virginia Company

b)

House of Burgesses

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Senate

25.

Which 4 colonies makes up the Mid-Atlantic/Middle colonies?

a)

New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

b)

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island

c)

New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania

d)

New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

26.

Which 4 colonies makes up the New England colonies?

a)

Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut

b)

Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island

c)

Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island

d)

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire

27.

Which 5 colonies makes up the Southern colonies?

a)

Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

b)

Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

c)

Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

d)

Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida

28.

Which region is also known as the "Breadbasket Colonies?" (Pick 2)

a)

New England

b)

Mid-Atlantic

c)

Middle

d)

Southern

29.

Which region depended on cash crops through slave labor for their economy?

a)

New England

b)

Southern

c)

Middle

d)

Mid-Atlantic

30.

Which region depended on fur trading, whaling, shipbuilding, and fishing for their economy?

a)

Southern

b)

Mid-Atlantic

c)

Middle

d)

New England

31.

Jamestown was founded by...

a)

Captain John Smith

b)

John Rolfe

c)

The Virginia Company

d)

King George II

32.

People who could not afford to come to America agreed to work without pay for a certain number of years is called...

a)

Indentured Servants

b)

Slaves

c)

Settlers

d)

Debtors

33.

Why did the Pilgrims AND Puritans leave England?

a)

To find gold in the Americas

b)

To escape religious persecution; to gain religious freedom

c)

To escape the Inquisition

d)

To escape the tyranny of King George II

34.

The Middle Colonies was known for its ____________ population and religious ________________.

a)

diverse; intolerance

b)

diverse; tolerance

c)

growing; freedom

d)

declining; rules and regulations

35.
Which region relied heavily on slaves?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
None of these
36.
Which region was known for it's diversity? (People from many different places, following many different religions.)
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
None of these
37.
Which country is considered to be the "Mother Country" of the 13 original colonies?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Italy
d)
Germany
38.

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

39.

What was the land good for in the Southern Colonies?

a)

fishing

b)

harbors

c)

industry

d)

agriculture

40.

____________________ are things found in nature that are useful to people.

a)

Trees

b)

Sunlight

c)

Renewable Resources

d)

Natural Resources

41.
The Cherokee were located in the __________ region of South Carolina
a)
Piedmont
b)
Blue Ridge Mountains
c)
Sandhills 
42.
Which is not a landform region in the state of SC?
a)
Blue Ridge Mountains
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
Sandhills
d)
Piedmont
43.
Oysters, Clams, Lowcountry
a)
Cherokee
b)
Yemassee
c)
Catawba
d)
Indigo
44.

The most common type of shelters the Catawba utilized

a)
dugout canoes
b)
cabins
c)
caves
d)
wigwams
45.
The 3 Sisters included
a)
Beans, Squash, Cabbage
b)
Beans, Corn, Cabbage
c)
Corn, Cabbage, Kale
d)
Squash, Beans, Corn
46.

Cofitachequi was the largest native settlement in SC at the time of European exploration.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Evidence of palisades built by Native Americans prove that they were concerned about attacks from neighboring tribes.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

A style of housing using sticks and mud

a)

Waddle and Daub

b)

Teepee

49.

Which tribe lived along the rivers of the Piedmont region?

a)

Yamasee

b)

Catawba

c)

Cherokee

50.

Which tribe lived near the Savannah River in the southern tip of South Carolina?​

a)
Catawba
b)
Cherokee
c)

Yemassee

d)

Tuscarora

51.

Which tribe used the clay along the waterways to make pottery?

a)
Cherokee
b)

Yemassee

c)
Catawba
52.

Which region is labeled #1?

a)

Blue Ridge

b)

Coastal Plain

c)

Coastal Zone

d)

The Piedmont

e)

The Sandhills

53.

Which region is labeled #3?

a)

Blue Ridge

b)

Coastal Plain

c)

Coastal Zone

d)

The Piedmont

e)

The Sandhills

54.

Which of the following was a major reason for the establishment of the Southern Colonies?

a)

To escape religious persecution

b)

To develop fur trading posts

c)

To seek economic opportunities through agriculture

d)

To promote shipbuilding industries

55.

Which Native American tribe was primarily located in the Piedmont region of South Carolina?

a)

Catawba

b)

Yemassee

c)

Sioux

d)

Cherokee

56.

What was one effect of mercantilist policies on the American colonies?

a)

Colonies developed their own independent governments

b)

Colonies abolished the use of cash crops

c)

Colonies were restricted to trading mainly with the mother country

d)

Colonies could freely trade with any country

57.

Correctly label the South Colonies.

58.

Match the description with the colony

a)

immigrants from many different countries and with many varied cultures

1.

Pennsylvania Colony

b)

people building a settlement near Cape Cod Bay

2.

Plymouth Colony

c)

settlers growing and harvesting tobacco

3.

Virginia Colony

d)

a tree with the word "Croatoan" carved into it

4.

Roanoke Colony

59.

Was settled by people who had been in debtor's prison in England.

a)

Pennsylvania

b)

Jamestown

c)

Georgia

d)

Plymouth Colony

60.

Which colonial region's economy was mostly based on cash crops such as rice, tobacco, indigo, and cotton?

61.

What region of colonies supported their economy with fishing, lumber, and whale blubber?

62.

Match each region to its correct economy

a)

New England Colonies

1.

shipbuilding, whaling and fishing

b)

Middle Colonies

2.

crops and mining

c)

Southern Colonies

3.

plantations, cashcrops, & enslaved labor

63.

This image is depicting what?

a)

salutary neglect

b)

mercantilism

c)

Great Awakening

d)

freedom of speech

64.

How does the information shown in the table reflect a key goal of mercantilism?

a)

Great Britain profited from a favorable balance of trade with the colonies.

b)

Steady economic growth made the colonies less dependent upon Great Britain.

c)

Goods from the colonies made up for declining economic output in Great Britain.

d)

Colonial trade promoted relations between Great Britain and other European powers.

65.

Which region is shaded Dark Green?

a)

Outer Coastal Plain

b)
Sandhills
c)
Piedmont
d)
Inner Coastal zone
66.

Which region is shaded Tan?

a)

Outer Coastal Plain

b)
Sandhills
c)
Piedmont
d)
Inner Coastal zone
67.

Which region is shaded Light Green?

a)

Outer Coastal Plain

b)
Sandhills
c)
Piedmont
d)
Inner Coastal zone
68.
Which tribe was known for making pottery? 
a)
Cherokee
b)
Yemassee
c)
Catawba
69.

One statement that is true about all Native American culture is

a)

Their geography influenced their lifestyle and culture of each group

b)

They all refused to be peaceful with colonists

c)

All Native American tribes had identical cultures

d)

All Native Americans lived in wigwams

70.
Why did native Americans and settlers fight during the colonial period?
a)
Settlers wanted more land and occasionally forced Native Americans into slavery
b)
Native Americans refused to trade with the European settlers
c)
Native Americans were outnumbered so they began attacking settlers out of fear
d)
Settlers refused to share new farming and hunting techniques with the Native Americans
71.

A long home made from birch trees is called

a)

longjohn

b)

wigwam

c)

plankhouse

d)

longhouse

72.

What is the definition of "thatch"?

a)

A type of edible plant commonly used in salads.

b)

A thick, protective coating applied to wooden structures.

c)

A roofing material made from straw, reeds, or palm leaves.

d)

A traditional dance originating from Africa.

73.

This refers to a group of people (or plants) who are native to a particular area.

a)

Indignant

b)

Foreign

c)

Indigenous

d)

Migratory

74.

When Europeans came in contact with the Americas, it marked the start of an extensive exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the two areas of the world.

a)

Pre-Columbian era

b)

Columbian Effect

c)

Columbian Exchange

d)

Worlds Collision

75.

From the following, select the answer that explains the difference between push and pull factors.

a)

a. Push factors are reasons why you want to fight people while pull factors are factors that influence you to pull someone's hair out

b)

b. Push factors are components that encourage people to want to migrate somewhere while pull factors are conditions that motivate you to leave your current location.

c)

c. Push factors are unfavorable factors that encourage someone to leave a place, while pull factors are elements of a location that motivate you to want to go there.

d)

d. None of these.

76.

What push factors swayed Europeans to travel to the colonies? Select MULTIPLE answers.

a)

a. Increasing poverty because of increasing taxes that went to government reform programs

b)

b. A desire to start a new lifestyle

c)

c. Exploration, since people wanted to discover new trade routes

d)

d. Dissatisfaction with the corruption of the Church of England and its incomplete Reformation

77.

The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the -

a)

founding of trade schools in some colonies

b)

development of different economies in the two regions

c)

establishment of import taxes in some colonies

d)

pattern of religious differences in the two colonies

78.

Which of the following regions is identified by a fertile, flat region characterized by well-drained, sandy soils and a long growing season that has historically made it an agricultural powerhouse for crops like cotton, soybeans, and peanuts?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Sandhills

c)

Inner Coastal Plain

d)

Outer Coastal Plain

79.

Which of the following regions is identified by a location in the central part of the state, often referred to as the Midlands, is characterized by deep, sandy soil, rolling hills, and long-leaf pine forests?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Sandhills

c)

Inner Coastal Plain

d)

Outer Coastal Plain

80.

Match the following

a)

Being resistant to a disease or pathogen

1.

immunity

b)

Originating naturally in a particular place; native

2.

indigenous

c)

A light sailing ship that was faster & easier to maneuver

3.

caravel

d)

A instrument that uses the Earth's magnetic field to show the direction of magnetic north

4.

compass

e)

Hostility & ill-treatment especially on the basis of religion, culture, or political beliefs

5.

persecution