SS Weekly 1

According to the article, "How it all Began in the New World", the most likely reason Columbus wanted to explore was......

• He liked to travel.

• the king and queen of Portugal asked him to conduct an exploration.

• He secretly believed the world was flat and wanted to prove it.

• He wanted to find a faster trading route to the Indies.

What does the article say the king and queen of Spain secretly believed about Columbus' first voyage?

• The world was flat.

• Columbus would capture a sea monster.

• Columbus would return with nothing.

• There was little chance Columbus would ever return.

What was the most likely effect of the success of Columbus' first voyage to the New World?

• Other European countries began to plan explorations.

• Spain got all the gold from the New World.

• Spain claimed all of the lane in the New World.

• All of the above.

Which statement about the "Age of Discovery" is best supported by information from this week's newsletter?

• The Age of Discovery only lasted a few years.

• The Age of Discovery was a time when most people became wealthy.

• The Age of Discovery was a time of exploration and discovery of new ideas and information.

• The Age of Discovery was not an important time in world history.

Which of the following can best complete the diagram with Age of Discovery?

• Explorers did not want to find a new trade route to Asia.

• Christianity was introduced to the New World.

• Florida was claimed by Spain.

• Trade between Europe and the New World increased.

What would be the best title for the exploration map?

• Exploration Route of English Settlers.

• Exploration Route of French Explorers.

• Exploration Route of Europeon Explorers.

• Exploration Route of Spanish Explorers.

What is the most likely reason European countries wanted to establish colonies in the New World?

• Colonies would firmly establish their presence in the New World.

• Colonies would keep other European countries from trying to claim the land.

• Colonies would keep problems with American Indians in the area to a minimum.

• all of the above.

What is the most likely reason de Aviles was eager to destroy Fort Caroline?

• He didn't like the way French built forts.

• He wanted to eliminate the French as competition for land and riches.

• He wanted to quickly claim the land so he could return to Spain.

• He wanted the fort to be given to the local Timucua tribe.

Which is the best summary of the information in "Worth Their Weight in Gold?"

• Early explorers wanted a quick route to Asia in order to trade spices, which were an important part of European culture.

• Spices were not grown in Europe, so the people had to find them in other places.

• Food spoiled easily and needed spices to make the taste better. People especially liked salt and pepper for daily spices.

• Animals were bought and paid for with spices during the Age of Discovery.

From the Article "Clarity of Expression" -

How did Henry Hudson's clarity of expression help him convince the Dutch East India Company to hire him, even though he was an Englishman?

• He proved that he knew exactly where to find a northeast water route to Asia.

• He said that his two failed voyages had actually been successful but he didn't want to share his knowledge with England.

• He told them he would hire a crew that would never mutiny (rebel.)

• He explained that his experience and determination would help him succeed.