8th Grade American History Pre-Test

Front

Which product was most important for West African trade, and made a few kingdoms rich? Options: Coal, Copper, Salt, Silver

Back

Salt

Front

How did the Protestant Reformation increase European interest in exploring North and South America?

Back

Europeans searched for places where they could be free to start their own Christian churches.

Front

What was the main difference between the trans-Atlantic slave trade and traditional slavery in Africa?

Back

Slavery in Africa was NOT race-based

Front

How did England's leaders initially expect their colonies in North America to help them economically? Options: England would only buy goods from the colonies, The colonies would provide natural resources, England would manufacture goods in the colonies, The colonies would provide cheap labor for England's factories

Back

The colonies would provide natural resources

Front

What was the main cause for the decline in the American Indian population during the Age of Exploration and Colonization?

Back

Diseases brought by the explorers

Front

Which statement below BEST describes the importance of the magnetic compass?

Back

It allowed Europeans to sail back and forth to the Americas.

Front

Which of the following motivated medieval peasants to work the land for the nobles? Fiefs, Guilds, Profit, Protection

Back

Protection

Front

What was the main difference between the ancient Roman government and a monarchy?

Back

Rome allowed citizens to participate in the government.

Front

What was the main result of the Magna Carta?

Back

It limited the power of the king

Front

The ancient Roman government had to consider costs and benefits as its empire grew. Which of the following best represents a cost for the Roman government? Collecting taxes from citizens, Having merchants pay tolls to sell Roman products, Having a universal Roman culture across the empire.

Back

Building a network of roads