The Age of Discovery

What did maps look like before the Age of Discovery?

• The same as they do today.
• They were incomplete and had blank spots.
• Countries all had the incorrect names.
• Maps were more accurate than they are today.

According to the article, "The Age of Discovery," what is the oldest permanent colony in North America?

• Jamestown
• Fort Caroline
• Saint Lawrence River
• St. Augustine

Which of the following is NOT a way that Europeans used the spices that were brought back from Asia?

• Used them to mask the flavor of spoiled food.
• Used them to preserve food to last longer.
• Could use it like money.
• Used it to play games.

Which statement about the "Age of Discovery" is best supported by information from this week's magazine?

• The Age of Discovery only lasted a few years.
• The Age of Discovery was a time when most people became very wealthy.
• The Age of Discovery was a time of exploration and discovery of new ideas and information.
• The Age of Discovery was not an important time in world history.

Which country hired Henry Hudson before Holland?

• France
• Spain
• Portugal 
• England

What does the article say the king and queen of Spain secretly believed about Columbus' first voyage?

• The world was flat.
• There was little chance Columbus would ever return.
• Columbus would return with nothing.
• Columbus would capture a sea monster.

According to the article "How it all Began in the New World" the most likely reason Columbus wanted to explore was __________.

• he liked to travel
• the king and queen of Portugal asked him to conduct an exploration
• he secretly believed the world really was flat and wanted to prove it
• he wanted to find a faster trade route between Europe and Asia

What is the most likely reason European countries wanted to establish colonies in the New World?

• Colonies would firmly establish their presence in the New World.
• Colonies would keep other European countries from trying to claim the land.
• Colonies would keep problems with American Indians in the area to a minimum.
• All of the above.

What was the most likely effect of the success of Columbus' first voyage to the New World?

• Other European countries began to plan explorations.
• Spain got all the gold from the New World.
• Spain claimed all of the land in the New World.
• A new trade route to Asia was found.