Royal Colonies Vocabulary Quiz
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Royal Colonies Vocabulary Quiz

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What is an Absolute Monarchy?

  • A system where the people have the power
  • A form of government ruled by a council
  • A system where the head of state inherits their position and has complete power (correct)
  • A government system with elected representatives

    • What is an Apprentice?

    A person who works for another in order to learn a trade.

    What is a Bishop?

    A church official who leads a large group of Christians in a particular region.

    What does Census mean?

    <p>A complete enumeration of a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Colbert?

    <p>A finance minister under Louis XIV who applied mercantilism to France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Corvee?

    <p>Forced labor that required peasants to work for a month out of the year on public projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Figurehead?

    <p>A person with apparent but no real authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Filles du roi?

    <p>Women of marriageable age shipped to New France under royal auspices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Frontenac?

    <p>Governor General of New France who sought a North American empire based on fur trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Governor General?

    <p>Represents the Queen or a King.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Habitant?

    <p>A farmer in New France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Intendant?

    <p>French government agents who collected taxes and administered justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Laval?

    <p>A jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Militia?

    <p>A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Nobility?

    <p>A high-ranking social class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Parish?

    <p>A local church community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Royal Colony?

    <p>Colonies in the New World governed by people appointed by the King.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Seigneur?

    <p>A noble French landlord.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Seigneurial System?

    <p>An institutional form of land distribution established in New France in 1627.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Seminary?

    <p>An institution in which priests are trained.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Sovereign Council?

    <p>A council appointed by the King of France consisting of the Governor, the Intendant, and the Bishop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Talon?

    <p>The Intendant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Ursuline Nuns?

    <p>The first female missionaries from France to come to the New World.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Concepts in Royal Colonies

    • Absolute Monarchy: Government system where a hereditary monarch holds nearly total power.
    • Apprentice: Individual learning a trade through practical experience while working for a master.
    • Bishop: Senior church official commanding a substantial Christian population in a specific area.

    Demographics and Administration

    • Census: Comprehensive count of a population to gather demographic data.
    • Colbert: Finance minister under Louis XIV, instrumental in employing mercantilism to bolster French revenues.
    • Corvee: A system of compulsory labor where peasants work on public projects for a designated period each year.
    • Figurehead: An individual who appears to hold authority without actual power to make decisions.

    New France Specifics

    • Filles du roi: Young women sent to New France from 1663-73 to marry and populate the colony, supported by royal funding.
    • Frontenac: The governor general of New France who aimed to expand French influence through the fur trade and missionary efforts.
    • Governor General: Represents the monarch in a royal colony, ensuring royal interests are maintained.
    • Habitant: Term for farmers or tenants living and working in New France.

    Governance and Social Structures

    • Intendant: French officials responsible for tax collection and justice administration in the colonies.
    • Laval: A decorative, jeweled pendant that hung around the neck (notably separate from historical figures).
    • Militia: Trained groups of civilians ready to defend their community in times of crisis.
    • Nobility: High-ranking social class boasting privileges and large estates.

    Community and Land Ownership

    • Parish: Local community served by a church, important for local governance and social structure.
    • Royal Colony: Colonies in the New World governed by officials appointed by the king, emphasizing royal authority despite local governance.
    • Seigneur: Noble landowner in New France who held substantial power over the land and its tenants.
    • Seigneurial System: A land distribution and occupation system established in New France in 1627, shaping agricultural practices.

    Religious and Education Foundations

    • Seminary: Training institutions for priests, essential for religious education and leadership in colonies.
    • Sovereign Council: Governing body in New France appointed by the King of France, composed of the Governor, Intendant, and Bishop.
    • Talon: Notable Intendant who played a critical role in the administration of New France.
    • Ursuline Nuns: The first female missionaries from France to arrive in the New World, contributing to the spread of Christianity.

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    Test your knowledge of key terms related to the Royal Colonies. This quiz includes definitions of important words such as absolute monarchy, apprentice, bishop, and census. Perfect for students studying colonial history or government systems.

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