Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade routes to 

• Africa
• America
• Asia
• Europe

To study the past, an archaeologist specialized in learning from 

• artifacts
• books

Why did European Explorers come to the Americas? 

• to gain land and wealth for their country 
• to fight the American Indians

Which of the following tools was used by European explorers to help navigate? 

• astrolabe
• flag

Which of the following was a motivation for European Exploration? 

• To become friends with American Indians
• To find a route to Asia 

'New World' was a name given to the Americas by 

• American Indians 
• European Explorers

Why did explorers plant flags? 

• to teach Christianity 
• to claim land for their country 

What religious goal inspired many European explorers? 

• to learn about other faiths
• to spread their religious beliefs

Which foods came from Americas? 

• Wheat & Rice 
• Potatoes & Squash 

Why did many AI die from contagious diseases? 

• they did not have technology of gunpowder or swords
• they were exposed for the 1st time to some kinds of sicknesses