Age of Exploration

Which was an immediate impact of the European ‘Age of Exploration’? (7-1.1)

• Britain controlled the western part of Africa.
• For a short time, the Aztec Empire ruled the world.
• Islamic culture spread throughout Asia and North America.
• European economic, political, and social influence spread throughout the Americas

Which European country did NOT claim territory in North America? (7-1.2)

• Spain 
• Italy 
• England
• France

Which country claims the land occupied by letter B?

• France
• England
• Spain
• Portugal

Economic pattern that imported and exported goods among the West Indies, England, Africa and the 13 original colonies.

• Sea Commerce
• Economic Caravels
• Triangular Trade
• Three-port Dollar Route

The inhumane voyage of slaves across the Atlantic ocean was called the

• End of Days
• Middle Passage
• Final Destination
• End of Freedom

Which country claimed the most territory in the Americas?

• England
• Portugal
• France
• Spain

An economic policy where nations increased their wealth and power by obtaining large amounts of gold and silver and by selling more goods than they bought

• Socialism
• Imperialism
• Mercantilism
• Militarism

Three motivations for European explorers: God, Gold, and ______.

• Grace
• Glory
• Greed
• Glaciers

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

This invention used the sun, moon, planets, and stars to help explorers navigate on the open ocean.

• Compass
• Astrolabe
• Quadrant
• Telescope

European countries wanted to find a faster route to...?

• Asia
• Africa
• The north pole
• California