European Colonizers Of South America
This test will ask which European country colonized which country(ies) in South America.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Chile
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
E. SpainExplanation
Spain is the correct answer because it is the only country listed that is located in the Iberian Peninsula. Chile is located in South America, Portugal is also located in the Iberian Peninsula but it is not the correct answer as it is not the only country listed in the given options. Great Britain is an island consisting of three countries (England, Scotland, and Wales) and France and the Netherlands are located in mainland Europe. Therefore, Spain is the only correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Argentina
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
E. SpainExplanation
Spain is the correct answer because it is the only country listed that is located in Europe. Argentina is in South America, Portugal is in Europe, Great Britain is not a country but a part of the United Kingdom, France is in Europe, and the Netherlands is also in Europe.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Uruguay
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
E. SpainExplanation
The given list consists of several countries. Out of these countries, Spain is the correct answer because it is the only country that is located in Europe.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Paraguay
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
E. SpainExplanation
Spain is the correct answer because it is the only country listed that is located in Europe. Paraguay is in South America, Portugal is also in Europe but it is not the correct answer. Great Britain is not a country, it is a part of the United Kingdom. France is in Europe, but it is not the correct answer. The Netherlands is also in Europe, but it is not the correct answer. Therefore, Spain is the only option that fits the criteria of being a country in Europe.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Bolivia
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
E. SpainExplanation
Spain is the correct answer because it is the only country listed that is located in Europe. Bolivia is in South America, Portugal is in Europe, Great Britain is part of the United Kingdom, France is in Europe, and the Netherlands is also in Europe. Therefore, Spain is the only correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Brazil
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
A. PortugalExplanation
Portugal is the correct answer because it is the only country listed that is not located in South America. Brazil is the largest country in South America, while Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, and Spain are all located in Europe. Therefore, Portugal stands out as the odd one out in terms of geographical location.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Peru
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
E. SpainExplanation
Spain is the correct answer because it is the only country in the given list that is located in Europe. Peru is in South America, Portugal is in Europe, Great Britain is not a country but a part of the United Kingdom, France is in Europe, and the Netherlands is also in Europe. Therefore, Spain is the only option that fits the criteria of being located in Europe.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Ecuador
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
E. SpainExplanation
Spain is the correct answer because it is the only country in the given list that is located in the Iberian Peninsula. Ecuador is in South America, Portugal is also in the Iberian Peninsula but it is not the correct answer as it is not the only country in the list located there. Great Britain and France are in Europe but not in the Iberian Peninsula. Netherlands is in Europe but not in the Iberian Peninsula. Therefore, Spain is the only country in the list that fits the criteria and is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Columbia
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
E. SpainExplanation
Spain is the correct answer because it is the only country in the given list that is located on the Iberian Peninsula. Columbia is not a country, Portugal is also located on the Iberian Peninsula, Great Britain is an island, France is not located on the Iberian Peninsula, and the Netherlands is not located on the Iberian Peninsula. Therefore, Spain is the only country that fits the given criteria.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Guyana
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
B. Great BritainExplanation
Great Britain is the correct answer because Guyana was a British colony until it gained independence in 1966. The other countries listed - Portugal, France, Netherlands, and Spain - did not have control over Guyana.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Suriname
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
D. NetherlandsExplanation
The correct answer is Netherlands because Suriname was a former colony of the Netherlands.Rate this question:
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- 12.
French Guiana
- A.
Portugal
- B.
Great Britain
- C.
France
- D.
Netherlands
- E.
Spain
Correct Answer
C. FranceExplanation
The given list consists of countries, and the question asks for the correct answer. Among the options provided, France is the only country that matches the given list.Rate this question:
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