age of exploration p2

Multiple Choice

What were the main motivations for Spanish conquistadors to explore the New World?

• To find gold, claim land, and spread Christianity

• To escape from Spain

• To trade with Native Americans

• To find new spices

Open Ended

Why do you think the conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernan Cortez was significant for world history?

Multiple Choice

Who conquered the Inca Empire during the Age of Exploration?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernán Cortés

• Samuel de Champlain

• Christopher Columbus

Open Ended

How did the influx of gold from America impact Spain's position in Europe during the Age of Exploration?

Multiple Choice

Based on the maps, which European country explored and settled the largest regions in the Americas during the Age of Exploration?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

Multiple Select

Which of the following countries became involved in overseas exploration and colonization during the Age of Exploration?

• England

• France

• Netherlands

• Germany

Open Ended

Compare the exploration routes of the Dutch and the French in North America. What differences and similarities can you identify?

Multiple Choice

Which French explorer founded the colony of Quebec after failing to achieve his initial goal?

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

• Robert de La Salle

• Jean Nicolet

Open Ended

How did the funding and motivations for English colonies differ from those of other European nations?

Multiple Select

Based on the maps and information provided, which of the following areas were primarily colonized by the French?

• Mississippi River Valley

• Canada

• Atlantic Coast

• California

Multiple Choice

Which explorer was the first European to make contact with Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii?

• James Cook

• Samuel de Champlain

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Henry Hudson

Multiple Choice

Which company dominated Dutch trade in Asia during the Age of Exploration?

• Dutch East India Company

• British East India Company

• Hudson's Bay Company

• French West India Company

Open Ended

How did the actions of Hernan Cortez and the Spanish conquistadors impact the indigenous civilizations of the Americas?

Multiple Choice

What were the main goals of the Spanish conquistadors when they explored the New World?

• To find gold, claim land, and spread Christianity

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To escape religious persecution

• To learn about new cultures

Multiple Choice

What was a major consequence of the Age of Exploration by 1700, as shown in the map?

• European knowledge and influence expanded globally

• European countries lost influence in Asia

• Africa became the most influential continent

• The Americas remained largely unexplored