Age of Exploration

Front

The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade routes to

Back

Asia

Front

Why did European Explorers come to the Americas?

Back

to gain land and wealth for their country

Front

The first explorations began as a search for a new __________ route to Asia.

Back

trade

Front

The European explorers had great maps to help them explore the New World.

Back

False

Front

Why did the European countries want to find a sea route to Asia?

Back

they wanted silks and spices

Front

What did the European kings and queens want to spread to new land?

Back

the Christian religion

Front

Which was an obstacle the European explorers faced during the Age of Exploration? Options: poor maps, fear of the unknown, risk of disease or starvation, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

What are the three economic motivations for the European explorers?

Back

Gold, God, and Glory