Colonial America Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Assembly" refer to in a governmental context?

• A group of people that makes laws

• A type of building

• A school event

• A community gathering

What is a "buffer zone"?

• A neutral area that separates rival nations or factions

• A type of geographical barrier

• A zone for trading

• A protected wildlife area

Which term describes goods transported by ship, plane, or truck?

• Cargo

• Package

• Mail

• Freight

What does "chattel slavery" refer to?

• Public ownership of land

• Private ownership of people

• A type of financial debt

• A legal agreement

Who is considered a "Debtor"?

• A person who owes money

• A person who lends money

• A bank manager

• A financial advisor

What is a "Denomination" in the context of religion?

• A type of currency

• A branch of a religion

• A religious festival

• A religious leader

What does the term "Inhumane" mean?

• Cruel, lacking mercy

• Kind, generous

• Indifferent, unfeeling

• Logical, reasonable

What is the role of "Parliament" in Great Britain?

• A group made up of representatives and the king or queen that makes the laws for the country

• A historical building

• A type of court

• A public voting system

What does "Procure" mean?

• To gain possession of

• To lose something

• To exchange goods

• To rent property

Which term describes a Christian church that separated from the Catholic Church?

• Protestant

• Orthodox

• Evangelical

• Methodist