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Early Colonies
Test questions from the unit on early colonies
Question | Answer |
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True or False: The Spanish monarchs did not support Columbus. | False (They paid for his trip to go) |
True or False: Alliances never shifted in 1500s Europe. | False (Alliances were constantly shifting) |
True or False: The Jamestown colonists were unsuccessful in establishing a permanent settlement. | False (Jamestown is the first permanent English settlement in the Americas) |
True or False: The French refused to trade with the natives in North America. | False (they profited from trade with the natives) |
True or False: Spain let its explorers keep any gold they found. | False (they demanded at least 1/5 of all treasure found) |
True or False: The Powhatan were named for their chief. | True |
True or False: France and England found a new peace when they came to America.. | False (they fought for many years) |
True or False: The first form of slavery, in Jamestown, was known as indentured servitude. | True |
True or False: A Colony is an area of land controlled by a government or country that is usually far away. | True |
True or False: The Jamestown colonists waged war with the Powhatan for over 100 years. | False (20 Years) |
True or False: Puritans came to America to start their own religion. | False (They came to purify their religion) |
True or False: The Puritans were tolerant of other religions. | False (They did not tolerate other religions) |
True or False: The Puritans were responsible for public education. | True |
Which man started the protestant movement by nailing a sheet of complaints to a church? | Martin Luther |
What was the primary complaint towards the Catholic Church? | They had too much wealth and abused their power |
Protestants got their name because they _______________ the practices of the Catholic Church. | Protested |
The Protestant movement started in which country? | Germany |
Who was the emperor of the Roman Catholic Empire? | Charles V |
European rulers could not depend on other countries for which of the following? | Trade or Protection |
Why did countries seek gold? | To pay for war and soldiers |
What was the purpose of the mercantilism system? | To make the home country wealthy |
Throughout the 1500’s, what was the primary cause of conflicts, in Europe? | Divisions over religion |
Spain’s primary enemy was Queen Elizabeth and which country? | England |
What strained (made them worse) relations between King Phillip and Queen Elizabeth? | Elizabeth’s position on religion Raids against Spanish ships English assistance to rebels in Holland |
How did the defeat of the Spanish Armada affect Eurpope? | It changed the balance of power Spain lost control of the seas France and England were now able to establish colonies |
Early explorers were given to job of finding which item? (its a way to get to Asia from Europe) | Northwest Passage |
Quebec and Montreal were settled on which river? | St. Lawrence |
The French profited greatly from the trade of which items? | Fur and Fish |
The Mississippi Valley was claimed for France and named for which King? | Louis |
French expansion was motivated by what? | Religion and Economics |
Dutch claims, in America, were based on which explorer’s findings? | Henry Hudson |
English colonies were established to provide which of the following? New markets for English Products Raw materials for English industries or A chance to look for the northwest passage | All of them: New markets for English Products Raw materials for English industries A chance to look for the northwest passage |
In order to establish a colony, what does one need to obtain from the king? | A Charter |
Roanoke was established in which present day state? | North Carolina |
Roanoke fell on hard times and finally disappeared, the only clue to where they might have gone was the word_________, carved onto a palisade. | Croatoan |
Which of the following was not a problem that Jamestown faced? Lazy Men, Salty Water, Deadly Mosquitoes, or Overpopulation | Overpopulation |
The first winter, Jamestown had lost 70 people or: 2/3, 3/4, 5/7, or 9/10 | 2/3 of the original 105 Colonists |
John Smith was described as an English _________ and ____________: | Soldier/Adventurer |
John Smith’s philosophy was what? | If you don't work, you don't eat. |
John Rolfe saved Jamestown by doing what? | Marrying Pocahontas |
What crop gave the Jamestown colonists a chance to make a profit? | Tobacco |
The first Africans that came to Jamestown were brought by what group of people? | Dutch |
Although Jamestown started to thrive, things got worse when what happened? | Pocahontas died in 1617 Colonists wanted to grow more tobacco on the native land Powhatan died in 1618 |
A colony controlled by the crown is known as what? | A Royal Colony |
Who had “veto” power in Jamestown? | Governor |
What was the first example of representative government in the Americas? | The House of Burgesses |
The English settlers came to the colonies, drawn by the promise of which concepts? | Religious Freedom and Land Ownership |
Before going ashore, the pilgrims signed which important document? | Mayflower Compact |
Which native brought the pilgrims seeds of native plants? | Squanto |
Which of the following does not belong; Magna Carta, Puritan Plan, House of Burgesses, or Mayflower Compact? | Puritan Plan |
What were the advantages that the English had over the Spanish Armada? | Smaller ships, hellburners, bigger guns, the weather |