European Exploration Flashcards

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason for European exploration in the new world?

Back

They wanted to build military forts in the Americas

Front

Which of the following is NOT an item Christopher Columbus returned to Spain with?

Back

Native American tools

Front

What year did Christopher Columbus arrive in the Americas?

Back

1492

Front

Where did Juan Ponce de Leon land when he first arrived in the Americas?

Back

Puerto Rico

Front

What name was given to Spain’s territory in the Americas?

Back

New Spain

Front

Which of the following is NOT an obstacle explorers faced when traveling to and exploring the new world?

Back

A lack of funding for their voyage

Front

Why were the Aztec initially friendly towards Hernando Cortes?

Back

They believed he was a god

Front

Why did Christopher Columbus sail to the Americas?

Back

He was looking for a new route to Asia

Front

What region did Francisco Coronado claim for Spain?

Back

Southwest United States