Practice Unit 1 TEST-Colonial Foundations

What was a major result of the Columbian Exchange?

• The decline of European populations

• The introduction of new goods and ideas between continents

• The isolation of Native American cultures

• The end of European colonization

Which countries were primarily involved in settling North America?

• Germany and Italy

• Portugal and China

• Dutch, French, Spanish, and English

• Russia and Japan

What was a significant impact of European contact on Native Americans?

• Increased isolation

• Cultural exchanges and conflicts

• Complete assimilation into European culture

• Economic prosperity

What motivated early settlers to come to the New World?

• Desire for isolation

• Search for new technology

• God, Gold, and Glory

• Escape from warm climates

What was the significance of the Maryland Toleration Act of 1649?

• It ended slavery in the colonies

• It established religious tolerance

• It created a new form of government

• It banned all forms of trade

Which document influenced colonial political developments by emphasizing rights?

• The Magna Carta

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Edict of Nantes

• The Communist Manifesto

What was a major difference between indentured servants and slaves?

• Indentured servants were paid wages

• Slaves had more legal rights

• Indentured servants worked for a set period

• Slaves could own property

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for influencing colonial political ideas?

• Karl Marx

• John Locke

• Sigmund Freud

• Albert Einstein

What was the purpose of the Virginia House of Burgesses?

• To serve as a religious institution

• To act as a military base

• To function as a legislative assembly

• To operate as a trade center

What was the impact of the Pilgrims' arrival in Plymouth?

• They established the first European city

• They created a new trade route

• They formed a self-governing community

• They discovered gold