Exploration

What was the primary reason that European explorers initially 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 Native Americans gold to build colonies for them.

What European nation claimed present-day Florida?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Netherlands

What European nation claimed present-day Canada?

• Portugal

• France

• Italy

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

• Columbo
• Dias
• Cabral
• Columbus

Conquered Mexico and defeated Aztec

• Francisco Pizarro

• Sir Francis Drake

• Hernan Cortes

• Henry the Navigator

First to lay claims in Canada

• Jacques Cartier

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

Conquered Incan Empire and established Lima Peru 

• Prince Henry 
• Christopher Columbus 
• SIr Francis Drake 
• Francisco Pizarro 

tool used to determine direction (N,S,E,W)

• Compass
• Astrolabe 
• caravel 
• telescope 

Explorer credited with the discovery of the New World

• Ferdinand Magellan 
• Christoper Columbus
• Bartolomeu Dias 
• Sir Francis Drake