European Imperialism: Pacific Islands

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Fill in the blank: The food was ______ to ensure it lasted longer on the shelves.

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processed

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What is the definition of 'territory'?

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An area of land that is controlled by a particular country or government.

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What were the three names given to the islands by European explorers? Options: Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia; Polynesia, Micronesia, Indonesia; Polynesia, Melanesia, Indonesia; Micronesia, Melanesia, Indonesia

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Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia

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The Europeans brought new diseases to the islands, which made many people ____.

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sick and die

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The US took over Guam from Spain in which year?

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1898

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Why did European explorers claim the Pacific Islands for their own countries?

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They wanted to control the islands for trade, prisoners, and religion.

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What is the correct use of the term "divided"?

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The correct use of 'divided' is to describe something that has been separated into parts.

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What is the correct use of the term "claimed"?

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The correct use of 'claimed' is to indicate an assertion made by someone.