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Quiz about European Colonial Empires 15601835

European Colonial Empires (1560-1835) Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of World Empires spanning the Discovery, Enlightenment, and Victorian Eras, which span from about 1560, during the Age of Discovery, to 1835, when the Victorian Era began.

A multiple-choice quiz by MrHistory1776. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MrHistory1776

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
338,188

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Founded in 1607, what was the first permanent British settlement in the New World (it bears the name of the ruling King of England at the time)? Hint

Charles Town

Williamsburg

Jamestown

St. Augustine

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1700 the island of Ceylon, whose regional capital was Trincomalee, was under colonial control of what European nation? Hint

Britain

France

The Netherlands

Spain

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Question 3 of 10

3. The region in North America known as Alaska was under control of which nation in 1835? Hint

Russia

Portugal

Britain

Spain

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1835 the Indian region of Pondicherry was under control of which European nation? Hint

Britain

Russia

The Netherlands

France

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Question 5 of 10

5. The first permanent European settlement in North America was founded in 1565 by Spain. What was its name? Hint

San Juan

St. Augustine

Havana

Santo Domingo

6. In the 1750s the Seven Years War erupted around the world, in Europe, India, Africa, and America. What French colony, that included the settlement of St. Louis, did the British gain control of? Hint

Missouri

Algeria

Louisiana

Senegal

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many continents in all did the Ottoman Empire span in 1700? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which European nation dominated the Americas in 1700? Hint

Russia

Britain

Spain

France

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which European nation dominated North America at the close of 1763? Hint

France

Britain

United States

Spain

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Question 10 of 10

10. During the year 1598, the Iberian Union, which includes modern-day Spain and Portugal, controlled which East Indies dominion? Hint

Goruntalo

The Philippines

Maluku

Java

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Founded in 1607, what was the first permanent British settlement in the New World (it bears the name of the ruling King of England at the time)?

Answer: Jamestown

The ruling British monarch at the time was James I, after which the settlement was named.

Roanoke was actually the first British settlement in America; however, it was abandoned by the Crown after the settlers there vanished.

2. In 1700 the island of Ceylon, whose regional capital was Trincomalee, was under colonial control of what European nation?

Answer: The Netherlands

Ceylon is now known as Sri Lanka; its capital is Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte - often shortened to Kotte.

3. The region in North America known as Alaska was under control of which nation in 1835?

Answer: Russia

Over the years, Alaska was claimed by Spain, France, Britain, and the United States, but in 1835, the Russian Empire was the governor of the region.

4. In 1835 the Indian region of Pondicherry was under control of which European nation?

Answer: France

Although in 1835 the Indian subcontinent was dominated by the British Empire, the French controlled a small portion of east Carnatica called Pondicherry, which was formerly governed by the Maratha Confederacy. Some small portions of India were under Portuguese rule.

5. The first permanent European settlement in North America was founded in 1565 by Spain. What was its name?

Answer: St. Augustine

Today St. Augustine is known as the "Ancient City". It is located in north east Florida.

Answer: Senegal

Senegal was returned to France after the Napoleonic Wars ended in 1815.

7. How many continents in all did the Ottoman Empire span in 1700?

Answer: 3

The Ottoman Empire spanned the continents of Africa, Europe, and Asia in 1700. At the outbreak of the Great War, however, the Ottomans only held a sliver of land in Europe, no land in Africa, and only chunks of land in the Middle East that centered around the regions of Anatolia and Mesopotamia. Today, all that remains under the banner of Turkey is Anatolia and a small part of Europe.

8. Which European nation dominated the Americas in 1700?

Answer: Spain

The Spanish possessions in the Americas extended from Chile to the Black Hills.

9. Which European nation dominated North America at the close of 1763?

Answer: Britain

When the Seven Years' War ended, France was forced to cede Canada to Great Britain, making it the largest North American colonial power.

10. During the year 1598, the Iberian Union, which includes modern-day Spain and Portugal, controlled which East Indies dominion?

Answer: The Philippines

In 1598, the Spanish controlled the 7,000 islands in the Philippines, whose regional capital was Manila, which was settled in 1574.

Source: Author MrHistory1776

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