Historical Terms Quiz

Sophia is studying history and comes across the term "conquest". What does this term most closely refer to?

• Peaceful negotiations between nations

• Economic agreements between countries

• Taking control by force

• Cultural exchange programs

In a historical context, how would you describe the support given to Benjamin for his project?

• Prohibited by law

• Given money or support

• Accidentally discovered

• Religiously motivated

Hannah is studying geography and learns that an "overseas territory" is best defined as:

• A newly discovered continent

• A country's internal provinces

• A distant land controlled by another country

• An island nation

During a history lesson, Benjamin asked his classmates about the term "reign" in monarchical history. He wanted to know what it referred to:

• A military campaign

• A period when a king or queen ruled

• A religious ceremony

• A type of government document

During a sailing trip, Samuel decided to "circumnavigate" the island. What does this mean?

• Avoid a dangerous situation

• Establish a new colony

• Create a new map

• Go completely around, typically in a ship

In the context of colonization, "settled" most accurately means:

• Resolved a conflict

• Paid a debt

• Went to live permanently in a new place

• Agreed to a compromise

Michael learned about the "slave trade" in history class. It involved:

• Exchanging goods between countries

• Buying and selling people as property

• Trading agricultural products

• Bartering for precious metals

When a law is "abolished," it is:

• Reinforced by new laws

• Temporarily suspended

• Ended by law

• Modified slightly

Grace is starting a new business and needs to understand what "Raw materials" in an economic context refers to:

• Processed goods ready for sale

• Natural products used in manufacturing

• Finished products for export

• Currency used in international trade

During a history class, Luna asked her classmates about the term "atrocities" and what it means:

• Acts of extreme cruelty

• Natural disasters

• Political negotiations

• Cultural celebrations