New World

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main reasons Portugal and Spain wanted to find faster trade routes to Asia in the late 15th century?

• To spread Buddhism

• To find faster trade routes to Africa

• To gain the prestige as the richest and strongest empires

• To establish educational institutions

Multiple Choice

In addition to finding faster trade routes to Asia, what else did Portugal and Spain aim to do in the late 15th century?

• Spread Christianity and find gold

• Promote peace treaties with Asian countries

• Develop new forms of government

• Introduce European languages in Asia

Poll

Should history judge Christopher Columbus as a hero or as a villain?

• Hero

• Villain

Open Ended

Explain why you think Christopher Columbus should be viewed as a hero or villain.

Open Ended

Based on what you read and watched what factors helped the Europeans conquer the Aztecs and Incas?