Exploration and Colonization Unit Test  Read the questions below and select the best choice.   WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE SPACES PROVDED ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET. DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST!!  1. What is the best reason to explain the motivations for European exploration? A. War, Power, Religion C. Fame, Gold, Spread Religion B. Slavery, Power, Overpopulation D. Conquest, Trade, Native Americans 2. Which of the following best describes the economic policy of mercantilism? A. An economic policy where the British took raw materials from colonies and then sold the colonies manufactured goods. B. An Economic Policy where sellers and Buyers must buy a license to use the title of merchant for their business cards. C. ​ A political policy for the colony of Maryland that allowed indentured servants to buy their freedom at $400 at year. D. ​ The division between the eastern and western hemisphere by the pope to prevent the Spanish and French from fighting. 3. Which of the following is a negative effect of the Colombian Exchange? A. Slaves were brought to the Americas from Africa B. Disease such as smallpox killed millions of Native Americans C. Many crops grown in the Americas were introduced into Europe. D. Horses were used by Native Americans in Europe to wage war 4. Which region best explains the differences between the Middle and New England colonies? A. In New England the climate was warmer than the Middle Colonies’ climate. B. Most people in New England were Quakers and in the Middle they were Catholics. C. The people in New England came for religious reasons and in the Middle they mostly came for wealth. D. The people in the Middle colonies made most of their money by farming and in New England they fished. 5. What is the Significance of the Lost Colony? A. It encouraged England to continue settlement attempts in North America B. It caused England to turn to Asia as a source of wealth C. It led to the rapid growth of the North Carolina economy D. It caused them to fear Native Americans and abandon 6. What is the most important geographic feature when selecting land for a colony? A. Waterways C. Mountains B. Forests D. Plains 7. Which of the following statements about colonial regions is correct? A. ​ The New England colonies had a warm climate perfect for growing cash crops. B. The Southern Colonies used slave labor to develop their plantation economy. C. ​ The economy of the Middle Colonies was based on subsistence farming and ranching D. The Southern Colonies were a melting pot of Separatist groups. 8. Which region of NC is the best for farming and why? A. The mountain region provides a warm climate for crop production B. The piedmont region provides red clay that allows for crop rotation C. The tidewater provides water that is key to crop irrigation D. The coastal plain has rich, dark soil (loam) that is balanced and fertile for farming. 9. ​ How were the colonies at Roanoke Island and Jamestown similar? A. the King of England refused to sign a charter for each of them B. Most of their colonists died due to Native American diseases C. They struggled to survive due to the lack of supplies and conflict with the Native Americans D. Spanish attacks along the coast prevented the colonists from getting their crops harvested. 10. If you were to walk from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, in what order would you walk through the three geographic regions of North Carolina? A. coastal plains, tidewater, piedmont

B. coastal plains, piedmont, mountain C. mountain, coastal plains, piedmont D. tidewater, mountain, piedmont Read the following and answer the questions below: Mayflower Compact The Mayflower Compact is a written agreement composed by a consensus of the new Settlers arriving at New Plymouth in November of 1620. The Mayflower Compact was drawn up with fair and equal laws, for the general good of the settlement and with the will of the majority. The Mayflower’s passengers knew that the New World’s earlier settlers failed due to a lack of government. The Compact established that the colony (mostly persecuted Separatists), was to be free of English law. It was devised to set up a government from within themselves and was written by those to be governed. "In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord, King James, by the Grace of God, of England, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, e&. Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the ​ Christian Faith​ , and the Honour of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia; do by these presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid; And by Virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the General good of the Colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In Witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names at Cape Cod the eleventh of November, in the Reign of our Sovereign Lord, King James of England, France and Ireland, the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth. Anno Domini, 1620."

11. W ​hy have famous Americans credited the writers of the Mayflower Compact with being the foundation of our United States Constitution? A. It demonstrated why a monarchy was not effective. B. It created a government that separated church and state. C. It was a model for the democratic ideal of self-government. D. It demonstrated why we should create a government approved by God. 12. Which best explains the reason for a variety of products in different regions of the American colonies? A. Family structure and education B. Political and social systems C. Geography and climate D. National origins and culture 13.

Which of the following statements about colonial regions is correct? ​ A. ​ The New England colonies had a warm climate perfect for growing cash crops B. The Southern Colonies used slave labor to develop their plantation economy C. ​ The economy of the Middle Colonies was based on subsistence farming and ranching D. The Southern Colonies were a melting pot of Separatist groups.

14. Which of the following is not a reason for establishing a colony in the New World? A. Many religious groups wanted freedom to worship as they pleased. B. Joint stock companies such as the Virginia Company wanted to make profits from the resources. C. King James offered rewards for the most populated and productive colonies. D. Several people were not satisfied with their colonial leadership and they broke off and formed their own settlements. Ddadfjald

15. Why did Native Americans prove to be a poor source of slave labor? A. They could not read or write B. They died quickly from diseases C. They cost too much money D. They did not like to work 16. Why was North Carolina’s slave population smaller than other southern colonies? A. They had fertile soil B. They had large Naval Stores

C. They had few good ports D. There were better jobs in the north

17. What was brought to the Americas that had a negative effect on the Native Americans? A. Turkeys B. Diseases C. Sugar Cane D. Vanilla

18. Based on this map, which statement about the geography of colonial New England is most accurate? A. New Hampshire had the highest population density B. Rivers served as natural boundaries between the colonies​ . C. The first communities developed along rivers and coastlines D. The Atlantic Ocean isolated the region from the rest of the colonies

19​ . How is an indentured Servant different from a slave? A. B. C. D.

An indentured servant worked for a specific amount of years for passage to the New World. ​ ​n indentured servant worked on a plantation for life A A slave usually came from Europe and was given a piece of land after being granted freedom ​ A slave was under contract for a set period of time to work off a debt ​

20. ​ Base your answer to the question on the map below and on your knowledge of American History

21. Which is not an example of a primary source? A. World History Textbook B. Photo on Child Labor during the early 1900s

C. Letter from a soldier during the Civil War D. Speech from President Roosevelt on the attack at Pearl Harbor

22. Why did many Separatists, such as the Pilgrims, come to the New World? A. To become wealthy off of a trade goods B. To learn and benefit from native culture C. To expand European Empires D. To seek religious freedom and escape persecution​ . 23. What was the European goal during the Age of Exploration? A. To extend trade along the silk road B. To spread the Islamic religion C. To increase the slave trade D. To create trade routes to acquire wealth and power. 24.​ Based on the chart, which statement summarizes the origin of beliefs about land in North America? ​ American Indian Beliefs ● The land belongs to no one. ● The forests should be preserved in their natural state in order to provide food.

European Settler Beliefs ● The land belongs to those who claim it. ● The trees should be cut down in order to make room for farms.

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American Indians wanted to buy land from European settlers. American Indians and European settlers avoided each other. European settlers and American Indians wanted to preserve the forests. European settlers and American Indians used natural resources differently.

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25. ​ Columbus’ expedition landed on a Caribbean island he named San Salvador on October 12, 1492. He returned to Spain and sent this letter describing his first voyage. “The seaports there are incredibly fine, as also the magnificent rivers, most of which bear gold . . . . There are many spices and vast mines of gold and other metals in this island. They have no iron, nor steel, nor weapons, nor are they fit for them, because although they are well-made men of commanding stature, they appear extraordinarily timid. The only arms they have are sticks of cane, cut when in seed, with a sharpened stick at the end, and they are afraid to use these. . . . [I] gave a thousand good and pretty things that I had to win their love, and to induce them to become Christians, and to love and serve their Highnesses and the whole Castilian nation, and help to get for us things they have in abundance, which are necessary to us. . . . They firmly believed that I, with my ships and men, came from heaven, and with this idea I have been received everywhere, since they lost fear of me. They are, however, far from being ignorant. “ Christopher Columbus to Luis de Santangel, February 15, 1493

  Explain how the cultural practices and belief systems of Europeans affected American Indians. Write your answer on the back.

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25. ​ Columbus’ expedition landed on a Caribbean island he named San Salvador on October 12, 1492. He returned to Spain and sent this letter describing his first voyage. “The seaports there are incredibly fine, as also the magnificent rivers, most of which bear gold . . . . There are many spices and vast mines of gold and other metals in this island. They have no iron, nor steel, nor weapons, nor are they fit for them, because although they are well-made men of commanding stature, they appear extraordinarily timid. The only arms they have are sticks of cane, cut when in seed, with a sharpened stick at the end, and they are afraid to use these. . . . [I] gave a thousand good and pretty things that I had to win their love, and to induce them to become Christians, and to love and serve their Highnesses and the whole Castilian nation, and help to get for us things they have in abundance, which are necessary to us. . . . They firmly believed that I, with my ships and men, came from heaven, and with this idea I have been received everywhere, since they lost fear of me. They are, however, far from being ignorant. “ Christopher Columbus to Luis de Santangel, February 15, 1493

  Explain how the cultural practices and belief systems of Europeans affected American Indians. Write your answer on the back.