England's Exploration and Empire: A Journey Through History

Question 1

Which of the following was NOT a main reason why England started to explore and build an empire in the 16th century?

Accepted Answer

To conquer new lands and increase England's power and wealth

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To find new trade routes to Asia

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To spread Christianity to new lands

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT a result of England's imperial expansion?

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Improved living conditions for all English citizens

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Increased wealth and influence for England

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Establishment of colonies in new territories

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Spread of English language and culture

Question 3

Which of the following regions was NOT explored by English explorers?

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Australia

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North America

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South America

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Asia

Question 4

Who was the famous English explorer who circumnavigated the globe?

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Francis Drake

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Walter Raleigh

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 5

Who was the Queen of England during the period of exploration and empire building?

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Elizabeth I

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Mary I

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Victoria

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Anne

Question 6

What was the name of the document that granted the British East India Company exclusive trading rights in India?

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Charter of Privileges

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Magna Carta

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Bill of Rights

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Act of Union

Question 7

What was a primary reason England explored and expanded its empire?

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To gain wealth and resources

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To spread religious beliefs

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To make new scientific discoveries

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To conquer new lands

Question 8

Who is known for being the first English explorer to reach North America?

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John Cabot

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Christopher Columbus

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Francis Drake

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Walter Raleigh

Question 9

What was the name of the famous ship that Francis Drake sailed around the world on?

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Golden Hind

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Ark Royal

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Mayflower

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Victory

Question 10

Which of these would be the most helpful for learning about the challenges English explorers faced?

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A diary written by an explorer

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A history book about exploration

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A newspaper article about exploration

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A statue of an explorer

Question 11

What was Sir Francis Drake's main objective during his voyage around the world?

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To capture Spanish treasure ships

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To search for a northwest passage to Asia

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To map the Pacific Ocean

Question 12

Who was the first English explorer to sail around the world?

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Francis Drake

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Walter Raleigh

Question 13

Which of these was NOT a difficulty that English explorers faced on their journeys?

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Favorable winds and currents

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Disease

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Storms and shipwrecks

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Hostile animals

Question 14

What was the name of the famous Spanish fleet that tried to invade England in 1588?

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The Invincible Armada

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The Golden Hind

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The Mayflower

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The Santa Maria

Question 15

What was the name of the Spanish fleet that tried to invade England in 1588?

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The Invincible Armada

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The Great Fleet

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The Golden Armada

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The Royal Armada

Question 16

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the East India Company?

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To spread Christianity

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To trade with India

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To build colonies in Asia

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To find new lands to explore

Question 17

What was the first successful English colony in North America?

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Jamestown

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Plymouth

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Roanoke

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Williamsburg

Question 18

Which factor was NOT important in helping England to build its empire?

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England was the first country to develop the steam engine.

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England had a strong navy.

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England had a stable government.

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England's people were very adventurous.

Question 19

When was the period in English history when exploration and colonization were at their height?

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The Elizabethan Era

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The Victorian Era

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The Georgian Era

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The Edwardian Era

Question 20

Who was the first English explorer to circumnavigate the globe?

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Francis Drake

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Christopher Columbus

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Walter Raleigh

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James Cook

Question 21

What was the name of Walter Raleigh's unsuccessful attempt to establish an English colony in North America?

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Roanoke

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Jamestown

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Plymouth

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St. Augustine

Question 22

What was the main objective of the East India Company?

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To establish a trading empire in India and Asia

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To spread Christianity and promote religious conversion

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To explore the Northwest Passage and find a route to the Pacific

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To conquer and control the Mughal Empire and its vast territories

Question 23

Who was the first English person to sail around the entire world?

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Francis Drake

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Christopher Columbus

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Walter Raleigh

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James Cook

Question 24

What was the name of the colony founded in North America by Walter Raleigh?

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Roanoke

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Virginia

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Plymouth

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Jamestown

Question 25

Why was the defeat of the Spanish Armada so important?

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It made England the strongest navy in the world

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It ended the Spanish Empire

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It opened up new trading routes to the East

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It stopped England from exploring any further

Question 26

Who was the first Englishman to successfully circumnavigate the globe?

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Francis Drake

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Walter Raleigh

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John Cabot

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James Cook

Question 27

What was the main purpose of the East India Company?

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To regulate and control trade with India

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To establish settlements in India

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To spread Christianity in India

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To fight wars against Indian rulers

Question 28

In 1579, who claimed the Pacific Ocean for England?

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Francis Drake

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Walter Raleigh

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Christopher Columbus

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 29

What was the name of Walter Raleigh's settlement in North America?

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Roanoke

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Jamestown

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Plymouth

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Massachusetts

Question 30

What was the name of the Spanish fleet that tried to invade England in 1588?

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Invincible Armada

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Great Armada

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Golden Fleet

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Royal Fleet

Question 31

What was the main source of wealth for England during its empire-building period?

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Gold and silver

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Trading goods with other countries

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Farming

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Making things in factories

Question 32

Who was the first English explorer to sail around the world?

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Francis Drake

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Walter Raleigh

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John Hawkins

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Christopher Columbus

Question 33

True or False: England's exploration and empire-building had no lasting impact on the countries and cultures it encountered.

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False

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True

Question 34

What were some positive outcomes of England's imperial expansion?

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England gained access to new sources of wealth.

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England's knowledge of the world grew.

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England's population decreased as people moved to colonies.

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England became a more democratic society.

Question 35

Who was the first English explorer to circumnavigate the globe?

Accepted Answer

Francis Drake

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Walter Raleigh

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James Cook

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John Cabot

Question 36

What did the Treaty of Tordesillas establish?

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A division of the world between Spain and Portugal

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Exclusive English exploration rights in the Americas

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A trade monopoly for the Dutch

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The end of the Spanish Armada

Question 37

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of the British Empire?

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Increased power of the British monarchy

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Growing nationalism in colonies

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Economic competition from other European powers

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World wars and financial crises

Question 38

Who was the first English explorer to journey around the entire world?

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Francis Drake

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Walter Raleigh

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John Cabot

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Henry Hudson

Question 39

In what year did Walter Raleigh establish the Roanoke colony in present-day North Carolina?

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1585

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1607

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1620

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1570

Question 40

What was the purpose of the mercantilist economic system adopted by England?

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To control trade and maximize profits for the mother country

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To ensure fair wages and working conditions for all

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To promote free trade and competition

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To protect domestic industries from foreign goods

Question 41

Which of the following was a devastating impact of the slave trade on African societies?

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Depopulation and social disruption

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Enhanced cultural exchange and understanding

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Increased economic prosperity and development

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Improved healthcare and education

Question 42

What was a major factor in the decline of the British Empire in the 20th century?

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The rise of nationalism and independence movements in colonies

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Military defeat in major conflicts

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Economic crisis and financial instability

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Lack of technological advancements

Question 43

Which historic document established rights and liberties for English citizens in 1215?

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Magna Carta

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Habeas Corpus Act

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Bill of Rights

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Act of Union