The Age of Discovery

_____________ is a settlement in one area that is ruled by another country.

• Colony

• explorer

• route

• Elijah's house

One of the earliest colonies in Florida.

• California

• St. Augustine

• Los Panchos

• Texas

• England

Check all the reasons why the countries of Europe sent explorers to the new world.

• They wanted to find a faster way to India.

• They wanted to become a richer country.

• They wanted to teach the natives about Christianity.

• They wanted to learn more about American Indians

• They wanted to hang out with Nathan.

Name all the great powers of Europe at the beginning of the Age of Discovery

• Germany

• Spain

• France

• England

Why did Henry Hudson’s last voyage end in mutiny?

• He refused to feed his crew.

• The route was blocked by the icy northern seas.

• The Dutch East India Company said he had to stay.

• He refused his crew’s demands to return home.

Groups of people who settled far from home are called ___________________.

• colonies

• eplorers

• pilgrims

• settlers

• chaparros

Who were the sponsors for Columbus' expeditions?

• King Henry VII

• King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I

• King Francis I

• the Dutch East India Company

Which of the following was NOT a use for salt and spices?

• to make spoiled food taste better

• to make spoiled food taste better

• to preserve meats

• to learn more about how to cook

What is the name of the explorer sent by England’s King Henry VII?

• Jacques Cartier

• John Cabot

• Hernan Cortés

• Ponce de Leon

• Giovanni Wright

Which explorer conquered the Aztec people?

• Cabot

• Cortes

• De Leon

• Columbus