European Exploration

Europe is a ______________ that includes countries like Spain, England, and France. 

• country
• city
• continent
• state

America was first known as the ______________ to Europeans. 

• United States
• New World
• Atlanta
• Canada

This group controlled an important North American body of water, the Mississippi River

• Germans

• Portuguese

• French

This country claimed the most land in North, South, and Central Americas.

• England

• France

• Spain

How was Christianity a motivator during the Age of Exploration?

• Desert traders spread Islam along trade routes.

• Missionaries spread Christianity to the natives of the New World.

• Missionaries spread Buddhism into China.

• New ideas spread down the Silk Road.

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

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

The process of creating new settlements or places is called -

• Expedition

• Exploration

• Colonization

• Immigration

Which European countries were competing to control spice trade?

• United States, France, and England

• Spain, France, and England

• Mexico, England, and France

• Mexico, United States, and Canada

Which of the following was a social reason to explore North America?

• Look for gold and riches

• Control the spice trade

• Expand the empire

• Spread the Christian religion