European Settlements

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

a person who makes a journey for religious reasons

armada

charter

pilgrim

tolerance

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What was life like for settlers in Jamestown?

The settlers built large homes and lived comfortably.

The settlers did not have enough food, and many died.

The settlers farmed and had plenty of food.

The settlers found gold and bought large pieces of land.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

respecting beliefs that are different from one's own

armada

charter

pilgrim

tolerance

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How were the settlements at the Plymouth colony and the Massachusetts Bay colony similar?

The settlers in both colonies learned to plant corn from the Wampanoag.

The settlers arrived at a good time to plant crops in each colony.

Each group of settlers created a community based on religious beliefs.

The settlers named each colony after American Indians living there.

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

a document giving permission to a group to do something

armada

charter

pilgrim

tolerance

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why did John Cabot and Jacques Cartier travel to North America?

They were looking for a water route through North America to Asia.

They were looking for the Dutch West India Company.

They were looking for a shorter route to the Netherlands.

They were looking for a faster route from France to Quebec.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why did the pilgrims settle in North America?

They wanted to bring silks and spices to Europe.

They wanted to find a Northwest Passage.

They wanted to teach American Indians how to farm.

They wanted to practice their religion freely.

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is New Amsterdam now called?

New York City

Fort Orange

Albany

Connecticut

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What natural feature made it easy for the English to attack New Amsterdam?

The Connecticut River

The Delaware River

The Atlantic Ocean

The Pacific Ocean

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

the Spanish word for a large fleet of ships

armada

charter

pilgrim

tolerance

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How were Jamestown and Roanoke similar?

They were both successful.

They were both settled in the 1600's.

They were both settled by John White.

They were both English colonies.

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

How were Jamestown and Roanoke different?

Jamestown was English, Roanoke was Dutch

Jamestown was successful, Roanoke was not.

Roanoke was English, Jamestown was Swedish.

Roanoke was successful, Jamestown was not.

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of these describes the relationship between the French fur traders and the American Indians?

The French converted the American Indians

They were business partners

The American Indians were slaves of the the French

They were enemies

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of these describes the relationship between the French missionaries and the American Indians?

The French converted the American Indians to Roman Catholicism.

They were business partners

The American Indians were slaves of the the French

They were enemies.

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What was the goal of the Spanish Armada?

To remove Elizabeth from the throne and make England a Catholic country once again.

To remove Elizabeth from the throne and make England Protestant

To remove Elizabeth from the throne and replace with Mary, Queen of Scots

To remove Elizabeth from the throne and make Philip the King of England

16.

Multiple Select

30 sec

1 pt

What were the two outcomes of the attack of the Spanish Armada?

England defeated Spain

Spain defeated England

A draw

The English claimed more land in North America.

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The colonists relationship with the Powhatan started off as ____________ and ended as _______________.

neutral; best buddies

best buddies; neutral

enemies; neutral

neutral; enemies

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What slogan did John Smith use for the Forced Work Program?

If you don't work, you don't get paid!

If you don't work, then you don't eat!

If you don't dig, there's no gold!

If you think this colony is Disneyland, you're wrong!

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which best describes how the Powhatan viewed the English?

The English were weak because they did not know how to survive on the land.

The English were skilled hunters of birds and deer.

The English were generous and trustworthy settlers.

The English would help the native peoples survive difficult winters.

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What did the Powhatan introduce to the settlers?

beads

corn

malaria

gold

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an item the colonists brought from England to trade with the natives?

beads

metal tools

pots

tobacco

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