Exploration of the New World

Multiple Choice

Which European countries were involved in exploring North and South America, as shown on the map?

• Spain, France, England, Netherlands

• Italy, Germany, Russia, Portugal

• Greece, Sweden, Norway, Denmark

• Turkey, Poland, Austria, Hungary

Multiple Choice

What were the three main motives for European exploration in the late 1400s through the 1600s?

• God, Gold, Glory

• Power, Peace, Prosperity

• Trade, Travel, Technology

• Land, Liberty, Law

Multiple Select

Based on the notes, what were the specific motives of Spanish explorers for coming to the New World? Select all that apply.

• To bring glory to their king

• To find gold

• To spread the Catholic religion

• To escape religious persecution

Multiple Choice

Which present-day regions in North America did the Spanish claim during their search for gold?

• Florida, South Carolina, and the southwestern part of the continent

• California, Texas, and the Midwest

• New York, Virginia, and the Pacific Northwest

• Alaska, Hawaii, and the Great Plains

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main activities of the Spanish settlers in the Americas?

• Setting up encomiendas and using Native Americans as slaves

• Building railroads and factories

• Trading spices with Asia

• Mining diamonds and silver exclusively

Fill in the Blank

The Spanish brought their ___ religion to the New World.

Open Ended

Explain how the Spanish presence in the Americas affected Native American populations.

Multiple Choice

What was the main motive for the French exploration of North America?

• To establish gold mines

• To conquer the Aztec Empire

• To find a Northwest Passage to Asia

• To spread Protestantism

Multiple Select

Which rivers did the French explore and claim regions along in North America?

• St. Lawrence River and the Mississippi River

• Amazon and Nile

• Hudson and Colorado

• Ohio and Missouri

Multiple Choice

Which two cities did the French establish settlements in, according to the accomplishments listed?

• Boston and New York

• Virginia and New England

• London and Paris

• Montreal and Quebec

Multiple Choice

What were the main motives of the English for exploring and settling in North America?

• To spread Catholicism

• To compete with the Spanish and French to gain glory and to find gold

• To escape from the French

• To establish trade with Asia

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The English claimed the ___ coast of North America for their king.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were accomplishments of the English in North America?

• Established areas of Virginia and New England

• Established good relations with Native Americans

• Brought Catholic religion

• Discovered gold

Open Ended

How did the motives, activities, and accomplishments of European explorers in North America and South Carolina differ among the Spanish, French, and English?