Colonization of North America Quiz

What was one of Spain's main goals in exploring the New World?

• To find spices

• To spread Christianity

• To build railroads

• To establish democracy

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Which empire did Spain conquer in South America?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Aztec and Inca Empires

• British Empire

What did all the European countries want to become by colonizing North America?

• Rich and powerful

• Peaceful and isolated

• Democratic and free

• Artistic and cultural

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Which river and lakes did France explore in North America?

• Mississippi River and Great Salt Lake

• St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes

• Amazon River and Lake Victoria

• Nile River and Lake Superior

What did Spain become rich from in the New World?

• Spices and silk

• Gold and silver

• Oil and coal

• Timber and fish

What impact did Spain, France, and England have on North America?

• They had no impact

• They shaped the history of North America

• They destroyed all native cultures

• They built the first skyscrapers

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Which European country was one of the first to send explorers to the New World?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Italy

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What did France want to control in North America?

• Fur trade

• Gold mines

• Silver mines

• Spice trade

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Which European countries competed with each other to colonize North America?

• Spain, France, and England

• Germany, Italy, and Portugal

• Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

• Russia, Poland, and Greece

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What impact did Spain, France, and England have on the history of North America?

• They introduced new plants and animals

• They built the first airplanes

• They invented the internet

• They created the first space station

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