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American History Social Studies (American History) Quiz on Colonizing North America, created by Selam H on 28/09/2013.

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Colonizing North America

Question 1 of 8

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Slaves were brought over from west Africa by Europeans living in America in place of what group of people?

Select one of the following:

  • Vikings

  • Egyptians

  • Muslims/ Arabs

  • Native Americans

Explanation

Question 2 of 8

1

Slaves from west Africa were more useful because their experience in _____ & _____.

Select one of the following:

  • war/ military, ability to resist diseases

  • war/ military, weapon making

  • farming, ability to resist diseases

  • trade, making goods

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

1

What percentage of slaves were brought to America?

Select one of the following:

  • 5%

  • 6%

  • 60%

  • 85%

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

1

The part of the journey that slaves take to get from Africa to America is called the what?

Select one of the following:

  • Slave Auction

  • Middle Passage

  • Trade

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

1

What did the Native Americans FIRST think of the Europeans?

Select one of the following:

  • They thought they were demons because they looked so different.

  • They thought they were gods and welcomed them.

  • They thought they were scary and feared them.

  • They thought they were challenging them to fight so they immediately started

Explanation

Question 6 of 8

1

What was the first form of government in the 13 colonies?

Select one of the following:

  • George Washington (President)

  • The House of Burgesess

  • The Council

  • King & Queen (Monarch)

Explanation

Question 7 of 8

1

The Puritans settled in ______ while the pilgrims settled in _____.

Select one of the following:

  • Virginia, Plymouth

  • Plymouth, Massachucets

  • Plymouth, Virginia

  • Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth

Explanation

Question 8 of 8

1

The Puritans settled in ______ while the pilgrims settled in _____.

Select one of the following:

  • Virginia, Plymouth

  • Plymouth, Massachucets

  • Plymouth, Virginia

  • Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth

Explanation

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