Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search.

Vocab GAMES- Ms. Carr's 8th Grade NC SS- Exp and Col

Review this vocabulary list to prepare for your test on Exp and Col. Hint... these questions look VERY similar to your test questions. I would go through them a few times!

AB
SocialYeomans, Moravians, Wealthy Landowners, Slave, etc are all examples of _______ classes in the colonial time.
PolticalWhen someone dissagrees with the government they might say they have ________ issue.
Economic____________ reasons to explore the new world include finding new routes for trade, discovering gold, and increasing a nation’s wealth.
Old WorldEurope, Asia, and Africa were called what at the time of Exploration?
New WorldThe Americas were called what the time of Exploration?
New WorldThe following items traveled from the _______________________ during the Columbian Exchange: Maize(Corn), potato, sweet potato, beans, peanut, pumpkin, tomato, coffee, and coco
Old WorldThe following items traveled from the _______________________ during the Columbian Exchange: Wheat, sugar, rice, grape, horse, pig, cow, goat, ox, chicken
The Lost ColonyThe unsuccessful English attempt to colonize Roanoke led by John White has been historically nicknamed the __________________.
ColonyMercantilism is political, economic system in which a home country sends settlers to a new land to start a ____________ which then remains legally and monetarily connected to the home country.
ReligiousThe Protestant Reformation (splitting of the church) in Europe lead to many people settling in the new world for _____________ reasons.
PolticialThe Protestant Reformation (splitting of the church) in Europe lead to many people settling in the new world for _____________ reasons.
Monarchygovernment controlled by a king or queen
Lord's ProprietorsThe Carolina Colony originally was one large colony. It split into the North Carolina and South Carolina colonies due to an argument between the _________________________, or the friends of the king who owned and ruled the land.
Forced MigrationSlaves were an example of a group who moved to the new world due to _______________.
Land BridgeThe most likely explanation for how the first humans arrived in the New World is that there was a _______ connecting Russia and Alaska.
RenaissanceThis time period lead to Exploration and Colonization because as people increased their knowlege of art, science, and technology in Europe they were more eager to see the world.
Columbian ExchangeWhat was the trade route between the Old World and the New World that transformed diets and cultures in Europe, Africa, and the Americas called?
ColonyA group of people who settle away from their homeland but still remain culturally and legally tied to it is called a
FalseTrue or False: Many colonists came to live amoung the Native Americans?
middleIn the beginning, the northern colonies were known for being religious and having small scale farmers, while the _______ colonies were known for being the most diverse colonies who grew lots of grains.
northernWhich group of colonies was known for having rocky soil, cold weather, little farming, and being mostly religious colonies?
southernWhich group of colonies had an industry based on slaves and plantations?
Salem Witch TrialsMass hysteria and superstition lead to putting people on trial for witchcraft in Massacusettes in the event called what?
rebelBacon’s Rebellion, Cary’s Rebellion, and Culpepper’s Rebellion all occurred because the colonists didn't like the government and wanted to _______ (go against those in power)
Colonial Class HierarchyWhat do you call the pyrimid of social classes in the colonial time?
PiratesThis group came to NC because they wanted to steal from our trade ships and hide in the outerbanks.
indegenousmeans "native" to the land
Cash Cropscrops you grow for money. Sample ?- Originally, the southern colonies were known for their ___________________ including, cotton, rice, tobacco, and indigo.
ReformationThe reforming of the Catholic Church
Triangle TradeTrade between Europe, Africa, and Americas. Includes Slave trade.
Mercantalismsystem of economy which involves on country establishing colonies.


Rogers-Herr Middle School
Durham, NC

This activity was created by a Quia Web subscriber.
Learn more about Quia
Create your own activities