History Quiz: European Exploration And Colonization In America!

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History Quiz: European Exploration And Colonization In America! - Quiz

These historical questions are on European Exploration and Colonization In America! Most people tend to forget that there was a point that the British controlled America as we know it, and it was a lot of bloodsheds that America came out as a free country. Take this quiz and get to go on a walk in the past. Have fun!

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1.

Which 3 major European countries explored and colonized the Americas?
- A.
  
  England, France and Portugal
- B.
  
  England, France and Spain
- C.
  
  France, Portugal and Spain
2.

Exploration means:
- A.
  
  A journey made for a special purpose.
- B.
  
  The science of determining a ship’s location and direction.
- C.
  
  To travel for the purpose of discovery.
3.

Why did the Spanish explore the Americas?
- A.
  
  To find gold and riches.
- B.
  
  To discover more land.
- C.
  
  To spread Christianity.
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
4.

Where did this plant come from?
- A.
  
  The Americas
- B.
  
  Asia
- C.
  
  Europe
5.

A settlement far away from the country that rules it is called
- A.
  
  A caravel.
- B.
  
  A colony.
- C.
  
  An expedition.
6.

What object appears in the image below?
- A.
  
  A caravel
- B.
  
  A colony
- C.
  
  A conquistador
7.

Using the picture on the left answer the following question. Where did these animals come from?
- A.
  
  The Americas
- B.
  
  Africa
- C.
  
  Europe
8.

A Spanish conqueror who first came to the Americas in the 1500s is called a
- A.
  
  Conquistador.
- B.
  
  Indentured servant.
- C.
  
  Missionary.
9.

Who is pictured in the image below?
- A.
  
  Aztec warriors
- B.
  
  French soldiers
- C.
  
  Spanish conquistadors
10.

A missionary is
- A.
  
  A person who investigates unknown regions or areas.
- B.
  
  A person who teaches his or her religion to people of different beliefs.
- C.
  
  A shop owner.
11.

How did the Spanish colonies affect the Americas?
- A.
  
  The Spanish built new buildings.
- B.
  
  The Spanish spread their language and religion.
- C.
  
  The natives were used as slaves.
- D.
  
  All of the above
12.

The practice of people owning other people and forcing them to work is...
- A.
  
  A colony.
- B.
  
  Missionary.
- C.
  
  Slavery.
13.

An expedition is
- A.
  
  A journey made for a special purpose.
- B.
  
  A settlement far away from the country that rules it.
- C.
  
  To travel for the purpose of discovery.
14.

A German mapmaker named America in honor of...
- A.
  
  Amerigo Vespucci.
- B.
  
  Christopher Columbus.
- C.
  
  Henry Hudson.
- D.
  
  Ferdinand Magellan.
15.

A fast sailing ship that could be easily steered and hold large amounts of cargo is...
- A.
  
  A caravel.
- B.
  
  A colony.
- C.
  
  A missionary.
16.

The English and French traveled to North America to find better items to trade, more land and riches.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who discovered an island in the Caribbean and accidentally found a new landmass (the Americas).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

The Columbian Exchange was the trading of goods from the East (the Americas) and the West (Europe).
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Which of the following items in the Columbian Exchange came from the Americas?
- A.
  
  Chocolate
- B.
  
  Onions
- C.
  
  Potatoes
- D.
  
  Wheat
- E.
  
  Wild turkeys
20.

Which of the following items in the Columbian Exchange came from Europe?
- A.
  
  Buffalo or bison
- B.
  
  Cattle
- C.
  
  Horses
- D.
  
  Pigs
- E.
  
  Tomatoes