US History 8 Exam Review (WA)

What type of questions are suggested for understanding current events?

• True or false questions

• Political cartoon questions

• Essay questions

• Short answer questions

What was a primary reason for European sea exploration during the Colonial America period?

• To establish trade routes with Africa

• To find new lands for settlement

• To spread Christianity

• To escape from political conflicts

What was the Renaissance primarily known for?

• The decline of European empires

• The spread of diseases

• A revival of art and learning

• The beginning of the Industrial Revolution

What was the Magna Carta?

• A ship used by Columbus

• A document limiting the power of the king

• A treaty between Spain and Portugal

• A type of colonial currency

Who were the conquistadors?

• Spanish explorers and conquerors

• Native American leaders

• English settlers in America

• French fur traders

What is a plantation?

• A small family farm

• A large estate for growing crops

• A type of colonial government

• A religious settlement

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• The transfer of goods and ideas between the Americas and Europe

• A treaty between European nations

• A system of currency used in the colonies

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A peace treaty with Native Americans

• An agreement for self-government by the Pilgrims

• A charter for a new colony

• A map of the New World

What was the Headright system?

• A method of land distribution

• A type of colonial currency

• A religious movement

• A military alliance

Who were indentured servants?

• Free settlers in the colonies

• Workers bound by a contract to serve for a period of time

• Native American allies

• Wealthy landowners