European Exploration Flashcard

Front

Which of the following was a major motivation for European exploration? To avoid trade with other nations, To find new sources of wealth and resources, To isolate themselves from other cultures, To focus on internal economic growth

Back

To find new sources of wealth and resources

Answer explanation

Europeans wanted to find gold and things to sell so they could get rich.

Front

Why were trade routes like the Suez Canal and Panama Canal important?

Back

They allowed faster travel and trade between regions

Answer explanation

• The canals made travel and trade faster and easier for ships.

Front

Which resource was commonly exported from British colonies like India? Timber, Diamonds, Cotton, Coffee

Back

Cotton

Answer explanation

• India sent cotton to Britain so they could make clothes and other goods.