European Exploration

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interest in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?

• They were curious about whether or not the world was round.

• They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.

• They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.

• They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.

Multiple Choice

Why did European explorers want to find an all-water route to Asia?

• to access valuable spices and goods for trade

• to establish new colonies

• to avoid the hot temperatures of land travel

• to discover marine life

Multiple Choice

What motivated explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• a curiosity about different cultures

• to search for new recipes

• a quest for new trade routes and wealth

• a desire for new fashion trends

Multiple Choice

Most of modern day Canada and Louisiana were colonized by which country?

• France

• Spain

• England

Multiple Choice

Modern day Texas, Florida, and Mexico were colonized by which country?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• England

Multiple Choice

The East Coast of the United States were originally colonized by which country?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France