History 1.3 Vocabulary Quiz

What is a colony?

• A territory controlled by a country or another group of people.

• A type of plant found in America.

• A large city with many people.

• A type of government system.

What is an example of a turning point in American history?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• The invention of the telephone.

• The discovery of electricity.

• The building of the first skyscraper.

What does it mean to circumnavigate?

• To travel all the way around something, especially the Earth.

• To travel to the center of the Earth.

• To travel to the moon and back.

• To travel to the North Pole.

Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Neil Armstrong

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• The transfer of plants, animals, culture, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.

• A trade agreement between European countries.

• A financial exchange system in the 18th century.

• A method of communication used by Native Americans.

What new crops were introduced to Europe through the Columbian Exchange?

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Rice and wheat

• Corn and beans

• Bananas and pineapples

What is a modification?

• A change made to something, often to improve it.

• A type of ancient building.

• A form of government.

• A type of musical instrument.

What is an example of a modification?

• Improving a car's fuel efficiency.

• Building a new house.

• Inventing a new language.

• Creating a new holiday.

Which century did the British establish a colony in America?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 16th century

• 19th century

What does the term 'turning point' refer to?

• An event that causes a significant change in a situation.

• A point on a map.

• A type of dance move.

• A mathematical term.