UNIT 3 - Reasons for Spanish Exploration

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is a landform surrounded by water on three sides.

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A narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water:

• Strait

• Peninsula

• Isthmus

• Plateau

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What is the name of the peninsula in which Spain is located?

• Ireland

• Iberian

• Iraqi

• Iriquois

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Who were the Moors?

• Muslim people from North Africa

• A nomadic tribe from northern Europe

• An ancient civilization from the Middle East

• Medieval Asian Warriors

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Approximately how long did it take for the Moors to conquer most of the Iberian Peninsula?

• 5 months

• 50 years

• 5 years

• 500 years

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From what you just read about the Spanish, why do you think they were at a disadvantage against the highly organized Moors?

• The Spanish were not a united country. They were many separate kingdoms which fought against themselves.

• The Moors had greater numbers and more advanced weaponry.

• The Moors believed in their cause, while the Spanish were not motivated to fight.

• The Moors were allies of the English and French, who were both at war with Spain.

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The period in which the Spanish fought against the Moors is known as the Reconquista (or the Re-Conquest). It began in the year 711 and ended in 1492. APPROXIMATELY how many years did the Reconquista last?

• 1,700

• 600

• 800

• 1,000

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Which of the following was NOT a reason the Spanish wanted to explore new lands?

• Political

• Economic

• Curiosity

• Religious

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Why did Christopher Columbus sail for Spain?

• He was seeking a faster route to China and India

• The King promoted him to captain of the Spanish Naval Fleet

• He was searching for North & South America

• He was trying to escape the Spanish Inquisition

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What was the result of the expedition of Christopher Columbus?

• His expedition failed and Spain never again explored the New World

• Spain began sending more explorers to the New World in search of riches

• Spain became involved in a war with France and England

• Columbus conquered the Native Americans living in the New World and became the ruler of this new land