Colonialism and Exploration Quiz

What is colonialism?

• Control of a weaker nation by a powerful one

• Trade between Asia and Europe

• Building empires through farming

• Peaceful agreements between nations

What was the main goal of colonialism?

• Spread democracy

• Use and manage resources of colonies

• Establish equality between nations

• Stop wars in Europe

Which economic idea influenced colonialism?

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

In mercantilism, a kingdom's wealth was measured by-

• Its gold and silver

• Its number of colonies

• The size of its army

• The spread of Christianity

What was the Silk Road?

• Main trade route connecting East and West

• A Portuguese sailing technique

• A Spanish fortress system

• A papal bull

Which goods came from Asia to Europe through the Silk Road?

• Silk, jade, pepper, and cloves

• Wheat, corn, and tobacco

• Wool, olives, and wine

• Potatoes and cacao

The Moluccas (Spice Islands) included-

• Ambon, Banda, Ternate, Tidore

• Java, Sumatra, Bali, Borneo

• Hong Kong, Malacca, Goa, Macau

• Cebu, Mactan, Manila, Panay

Which traders first brought spices to Europe?

• Arab, Indian, and Chinese

• Portuguese and Spanish

• Italian and Dutch

• Greek and Roman

What happened in 1453 that affected trade?

• Ottoman Empire controlled Silk Road

• Spain discovered the New World

• Portugal reached India

• France colonized America

Who controlled spice prices after 1453?

• Italian merchants

• Arab traders

• Spanish colonists

• Portuguese sailors