19-20 Chapter 2 - Exploring the Americas

This country was the first to find a sea route to Asia.

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

Which explorer was able to conquer the Inca empire?

• Pizarro

• Cortes

• Columbus

• Da Gama

Which country did Christopher Columbus sail for?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Netherlands

Hernan Cortes sailed for which European country?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

Which of the following ships did NOT belong to Christopher Columbus?

• Nina

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

• Isabella

Hernán Cortés landed on the east coast of present-day country?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Bahamas

• Belize

England, France, and the Netherlands were hoping to find a _________ passage to Asia.

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

Which European country established presidios, pueblos, and missions?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

Exchange of goods and ideas between the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

• Classical
• Northwest Passage
• Columbian Exchange
• Mosque

Early Europea explorers who came to the New World were looking for a northwest passage in order to.

• prove the world was round
• improve trade with Native American Indians
• explore the Great Lakes
• find a shorter route to Asia