Froggy Jumps Colonial Explorations QuizVersion en ligne Explorers, exchanges, and colonies par Spark San 1 1. Why did Spain want a new trade route to India in the 15th century? a To find new animals for farms b To prove the world was flat c To get spices, silk, and gold 2 2. What was Columbus's plan? a To sail around Africa to reach Asia b To sail west across the ocean to reach Asia c To build colonies in Africa 3 3. In what year did Columbus set sail on his first voyage? a 1492 b 1500 c 1450 4 4. What were Columbus's three ships called? a The Santa María, Pinta, and Niña b The Mayflower, Speedwell, and Discovery c The Santa Clara, La Gorda, and La Pinta 5 5. Who were the first Native Americans Columbus met? a The Taíno b The Aztecs c The Puritans 6 6. Why did Columbus call the people he met 'Indians'? a Because he believed he had landed in the Indies (Asia) b Because that was their name for themselves c Because they spoke an Indian language 7 7. What was a major negative effect of Spanish colonization on Native Americans? a They were given new lands b They learned a new language c They were forced to work in mines and fields 8 8. What was the 'hidden danger' that killed millions of Native Americans? a A terrible storm b War with the Spanish c Diseases like smallpox brought from Europe 9 9. What was the Columbian Exchange? a The exchange of plants, animals, people, and diseases between continents b A war between countries in the Americas c A type of ship used by Columbus 10 10. Which continents were mainly involved in the Columbian Exchange? a Europe, Africa, and the Americas b Europe and Antarctica c Asia and Australia 11 11. Which animal was brought from Europe to the Americas? a Jaguar b Horse c Llama 12 12. Which important crop came from the Americas? a Corn (maize) b Rice c Wheat 13 13. Cacao is used to make what? a Medicine b Bread c Chocolate 14 14. What was a positive effect of the Columbian Exchange? a Forced labor for Native Americans b New foods like potatoes improved diets in Europe c The spread of smallpox 15 15. Which disease spread from Europe to the Americas during the Columbian Exchange? a Malaria b Chicken pox c Smallpox 16 16. The Columbian Exchange began after which voyage year? a 1492 b 1607 c 1507 17 17. Potatoes originally came from which region? a Europe b The Americas c Asia 18 18. Which animal changed Native American travel and hunting? a Camel b Horse c Llama 19 19. Name two foods that came from the Americas and two animals from Europe. a Foods: corn, potatoes; Animals: horses, pigs b Foods: wheat, barley; Animals: llamas, alpacas c Foods: rice, olives; Animals: camels, llamas 20 20. Why was the Columbian Exchange important? a It isolated continents b It ended all wars c It connected the world and shaped foods and cultures 21 21. Describe one positive and one negative effect of the Columbian Exchange. a Positive: more ships; Negative: fewer people b Positive: new foods; Negative: spread of diseases c Positive: more taxes; Negative: fewer crops 22 22. New England colonies mainly practiced which jobs? a Growing tobacco and rice b Fishing, shipbuilding, and trade c Gold mining and fur trapping 23 23. Which region was known as the 'breadbasket' for wheat? a New England Colonies b Middle Colonies c Southern Colonies 24 24. Why were settlements near rivers? a For easy trade, travel, and transportation of goods b For more farms c For protection from wild animals 25 25. What is a plantation? a A small family farm b A type of ship c A large farm that grows cash crops and needs many workers 26 26. Why did many people leave England for the colonies? a To escape large cities b To have the freedom to practice their religion c To find gold and become rich quickly 27 27. Which colony was known for its Quaker population? a Massachusetts b Pennsylvania c Georgia 28 28. What did the Puritans want to do? a Reform or 'purify' the Church of England b Start a new country c Grow cash crops 29 29. Who were the first people living in the Americas before Europeans arrived? a The Puritans b The Native Americans c The Quakers 30 30. Indentured servants worked for a set number of years to pay for their voyage. True or False? a False b True c Not stated 31 31. The New England Colonies had rich soil for large plantations. True or False? a True b Not stated c False 32 32. The Middle Colonies were known for wheat and bread products. True or False? a True b False c Not stated 33 33. The Southern Colonies grew tobacco and rice. True or False? a Not stated b False c True 34 34. The Meeting House was mainly for fun and games. True or False? a False b Not stated c True 35 35. Quakers believed in peace; one famous Quaker was William Penn. True or False? a True b Not stated c False 36 36. Who were the first people living in the Americas? a Puritans b Quakers c Native Americans 37 37. The Columbian Exchange connected the world and shaped foods we have today. True or False? a False b Not stated c True 38 38. Potatoes and tomatoes came from the Americas. True or False? a Not stated b True c False 39 39. A plantation is a large farm that grows cash crops and needs many workers. True or False? a True b Not stated c False 40 40. Indentured servants were people who worked for a set number of years to pay for their voyage. True or False? a Not stated b False c True 41 41. The French and Indian War was mainly about land in the Ohio River Valley. True or False? a True b Not stated c False 42 42. Which Native American group switched sides to help the British? a Iroquois b Cherokee c Ottawa 43 43. Who led American colonial efforts in the French and Indian War? a George Washington b Benjamin Franklin c Thomas Jefferson 44 44. The Treaty of Paris (1763) ended the war. True or False? a False b True c Not stated 45 45. The Ohio River Valley was important because it affected control of land and trade. True or False? a Not stated b False c True 46 46. Pontiac's Rebellion occurred after the French and Indian War. True or False? a Not stated b True c False 47 47. Which land did Britain gain after the war? a Land east of the Appalachians b Canada only c Land west of the Appalachians 48 48. Which group mostly supported the British during the French and Indian War? a Colonists b French c Native Americans 49 49. Which land was contested in the Ohio River Valley dispute? a Coastal lands b Land between France and Britain c Islands in the Caribbean 50 50. Which term means a group of people who believed in peace and fairness and settled in Pennsylvania? a Quakers b Indians c Puritans
