European Explorers: Motivations

European Explorers: Motivations

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History

5th - 6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

All explorers wanted this so that they could get rich! I was not always shiny, but it was always used to make money!

Back

Gold

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During the Age of Exploration, Europe looked for sea routes to the East in order to __________.

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Back

find a faster trade route to Asia, spread Christianity, colonize new territories

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which was NOT a European motive for exploration? Options: wealth, religious conversion, spread disease, economic opportunity

Back

spread disease

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Many of the first European explorers went exploring in search of gold and riches.
True or False

Back

True

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who were the major players in European exploration? Options: England, France, Spain; England, Italy, Egypt; Portugal, Spain, Sweden; India, France, Greece

Back

England, France, Spain

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was a religious motivation of the early explorers? Find gold, Claim the most land, Spread Christianity, Spread Judaism

Back

Spread Christianity

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Europe is a ______________ that includes countries like Spain, England, and France.

Back

continent

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