European Colonization and Exploration

What continent do Spain, France, and England (Britain) belong to?

• Europe

• South America

• Australia

• Asia

Which European country controlled this portion of North America?

• Spain
• England
• France
• Portugal

REASONS FOR EUROPEAN EXPLORATION

1. To find new sea routes to India and China
2. To fin gold, silver, and other treasure
3. ________________________________________ ?

• to spread democratic ideas

• to improve efficiency in manufacturing

• to locate potential military allies

• to claim new territory

The first permanent English settlement in North America was

• Werowocomoco
• Yorktown
• Richmond
• Jamestown

Why did the Pilgrims leave Europe?

• They wanted to get rich.
• They were looking for a Northwestern Passage to India.
• They wanted freedom of religion.
• All of the above

What is the purpose of a colony?

• to provide vacation resorts for royaltyThis is a wrong answer

• to create a place for political freedom

• to be a refuge for the poor

• to make the ruling country rich

What European country first settled the area that became New York?

• France

• Spain

• Dutch

• Colonists

The purpose of Columbus's voyage was to

• find out if the Earth was flat.
• find out if America had gold.
• find out if there was a passage through North America.
• find a short water route to Asia.

• Caravel

• Astrolabe

• Magnetic compass

Which Age did these innovations contribute most to?

• Industrial Revolution

• Reformation

• Exploration

• Agricultural Revolution

The mixing of plants and animals between the Americas, Europe and the rest of the world because of European

exploration is referred to as _______________?

• The Arab World Trade Network

• The Columbian Exchange

• The Silk Road

• The Continental Network