Columbus exploration

What was the primary reason that European explorers had for wanting to explore new land?

• They were searching for an all-water route to Asia to acquire silks and spices.
• They wanted to practice their navigating skills.
• They wanted to spread their religion to Asia.
• They wanted to spread their ideas about government with the Native Americans.

How were the Spanish conquistadors able to conquer the New World?

• They prayed for the Native Americans.
• They became friends and traded goods with the Native Americans.
• They used advanced weapons to take control of the Native Americans.
• They paid them gold to work building colonies for them.

How did the discovery and colonization of the New World lead to international trade?

• It strengthened the Feudal system.
• Colonies provided raw materials and markets to sell to.
• Colonies discouraged international trade.
• It strengthened relations with Native Americans.

Which type of colony depended on slave labor producing cash crops in order to make a profit?

• settler
• trading post
• plantation

Which of the following best describes the concept of capitalism?

• An economic system based on individuals making a profit.
• An economic system based on equality.
• An economic based on government control to make a profit.
• An economic system based on isolationism.

Who was responsible for establishing Spain's claims in the New World?

• Columbo
• Dias
• Cabral
• Columbus

What technology was most responsible for allowing Europeans to conquer and colonize the New World?

• compass
• caravel
• gunpowder
• astrolabe

Which question below is NOT a reason the Spain explored the New World 

• Oil
• Gold
• God
• Glory

Which word best describes how the conquistadors treated the people they conquered?

• fairly

• cruelly

• generously

• indifferently

What group did Francisco Pizarro conquer?

• Aztecs

• Incas

• Mayans

• Olmecs