Motives of European Exploration

Which of the following would be an economic reason for European exploration?

• To find gold and natural resources

• Claiming new land

• Spreading their religious beliefs to Native Americans

Which of the following was a social motive for exploration?

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To expand empires

• To find gold and other natural resources

Which category of motives is the following an example of:

Merchants, adventurers, and state officials had high hopes of expanding trade, especially for the spices of the East.

• Social

• Political

• Economics

Which category of motives is the following an example of:

Europeans also had hopes of finding precious metals.

• Social

• Political

• Economics

Which category of motives is the following an example of:

Many people shared the belief that they must ensure that the natives “are introduced into the holy Catholic faith.”

• Social

• Political

• Economics

The goals of the Age of Exploration were…

• To expand empires.

• To acquire gold and other goods.

• To spread Christianity.

• All of the above.

What were the Europeans motives behind the Age of Exploration?

• search for food and buy technology
• New land to raise their children 
• New land to increase their wealth and spread their christian faith
• none of the above

Which reason best completes this list?

• to spread democratic ideals
• to improve efficiency in manufacturing
• to locate potential military allies
• to claim new territory

Which motive best completes the diagram?

• to promote free enterprise
• to extend democracy
• to expand empires
• to found utopian communities

The British economic system that states “a nation can become wealthy and powerful by accumulating gold and silver” is

• Joint-Stock Company
• Charter
• Mercantilism
• Triangular Trade