European Exploration

Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?

• Christianity became the religion of West Africa.

• European nations began a policy of isolationism.

• European influence spread to the Western Hemisphere.

• The population of Native Americans increased.

What valuable trade items encouraged European nations to search for a water route to Asia?

• gold and silver

• bronze and copper

• iron and weaponry

• silk and spices

Which of the following countries was the first to participate in the African slave trade?

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

Which of the following countries was most successful in creating long-lasting, permanent settlements along the Atlantic coast of North America?

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

What was the main purpose for all European exploration?

• to build greater influence over native cultures

• to build political power through larger populations

• to build wealth through increased trade

• to build military power with larger populations

Why did the explorers take part in exploration?

• People went for a spirit of adventure and wealth.

• People went as prisoners who worked on the boats

• People wanted to become government officials.

• People were forced to sail as slaves.

Which of the following was the initial reason that European countries started exploration?

• to find trade routes with the Americas

• to find water trade routes to Asia

• to find water trade routes to Caribbean Islands

• to find trade routes with Canada

What were the 3 Gs for exploration?

• God

• Glory

• Greatness

• Gold

Who is credited with discovering the Americas?

• Ferdinand Magellan
• Christopher Columbus
• Francissco Pizzario
• Hernan Cortes

Who sponsored Columbus' expedition to the Americas?

• Italy
• Spain
• France
• England