Explorers and the Age of Exploration Pre-Test

Christopher Columbus discovered the "New World" in_________________.

• 1513

• 1492

• 1776

_________________________ conquered the Incan Empire.

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortes

• John Cabot

A primary source is a source that ________________________.

• was created by a teacher.

• was created after the time period it shows.

• was created by someone in the past.

What was the Silk Road?

• A road that connected the Aztecs and Incas.

• A trade route through Asia that led to China.

• A road that went through Canada to Alaska.

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• The trading of goods from Columbia.

• The movement of people, plants, animals, and diseases across the Atlantic Ocean.

• The movement of people, plants, animals, and diseases across the Pacific Ocean.

_______________________ was ruler of the Incan Empire.

• Atahuapla

• Montezuma II

• De Soto

________________________ discovered Florida for Spain in 1513.

• Hernando de Soto

• Juaqes LaSalle

• Juan Ponce de Leon

A missionary is a person who:

• Tries to persuade people to accept new religious beliefs.

• Completes exploration missions for their country.

• Tries to persuade people to join their country.

What was the Northwest Passage?

• A passage through New York.

• A shortcut from Great Britain to France.

• A shortcut through North America to the Pacific Ocean.

New France was located:

• Along the St. Lawrence River.

• At the mouth of the Mississippi River.

• Along the Arkansas River.