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

improve trade with Native American Indians

What was one result of the Columbian Exchange

Diseases were spread to native populations

Native American Indian populations continued to increase

Spain's empire in the New World declined

What is an astrolabe?

A tool that helped sailors use the sun and stars to find their location.

A tool that shows which direction is North.

What did success in mercantilism depend on?

Gaining as much gold and silver as possible

Having a perfect balance of trade

Why did Europeans look to the sea for new trade routes?

The Ottoman Empire cut off their access to land routes.

Thieves were a danger along the Silk Road.

Spain, Portugal, and other European countries were in competition to find _______________.

a way to keep the British out of the Americas

Spices were valuable because they were used ______________.

as medicine, food preservatives, and flavorings

to help sailors navigate on the high seas

to fund Columbus' voyage to the Americas

as the basis of the Columbian Exchange

The compass allowed sailors to _______________.

measure the positions of the stars

predict when cloudy weather would occur

What happened to the Aztec and Inca Empires?

Spanish explorers conquered them and shipped their gold back to Spain.

They united against the Spanish and forced them to leave the Americas.

They united with the British and French explorers to fight against Spanish conquistadors.

The Aztec Empire conquered the Inca Empire.

St. Augustine was ____________.

the first permanent European settlement in what would become the United States

a mission in southeastern Florida

conquered by the French, under the command of Jean Ribault, during a hurricane in 1565

he name of the first Spanish colony in the Americas

Because Britain defeated the Spanish armada, ______________.

all of these are correct answers

the British could start colonies in North America

the Spanish no longer controlled the seas

Spain did not overthrow Protestantism in Britain

The Dutch gave the Manhattoes people _____________.

trade goods for Manhattan Island

the choice to become citizens of New Netherland

the right to be tenant farmers on Manhattan Island

What three things did most conquistadors hope to accomplish?

Acquire riches, claim land for Spain, convert Native Americans to Christianity

A route to Asia, sail around the world, create maps

Build monuments, farm crops, trade goods

Set up markets, learn to speak English, start a family

In his attempt to reform the Catholic Church, what did Martin Luther do?

Prepared a list of 95 arguments against indulgences.

Bought a certificate of indulgence to be pardoned.

Helped Pope Leo X rebuild St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

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

Portugal

Spain

England

France

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer was able to conquer the Inca empire?

Pizarro

Cortes

Columbus

Da Gama

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country did Christopher Columbus sail for?

France

England

Spain

Netherlands

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hernan Cortes sailed for which European country?

France

Portugal

Spain

England

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Nina

Pinta

Santa Maria

Isabella

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Mexico

Brazil

Bahamas

Belize

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Northwest

Northeast

Southwest

Southeast

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19-20 Chapter 2 - Exploring the Americas

38 questions

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

Which explorer was able to conquer the Inca empire?

Which country did Christopher Columbus sail for?

Hernan Cortes sailed for which European country?

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

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

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

Which European country established presidios, pueblos, and missions?

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

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

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