Spanish/European Early Exploration

What were three reasons that early European exploration?

• Gold

• Greatness

• Glory

• God

• Gifts

What individual was responsible for landing in the new world first?

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

• Hernan Cortes

• Amerigo Vespucci

What was the main purpose of Christopher Columbus' first journey?

• To find new lands full of gold

• To find a way around Africa

• To find a faster route to Asia or the Spice Islands

• To map a route to Antarctica

What continents do we refer to when we refer to the "new world"?

• Asia

• Europe

• North and South America

• Africa

What early explorer is America named after?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

Which European country claimed most of the land in South America?

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What were early Spanish explorers and conquers called?

• Noche

• Conqueror

• Soldiers

• Conquistador

which country claimed most of the land that is now known as Canada?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

Which country claimed the most amount of land known as America?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

Who is the famous conquistador who invaded help Moctezuma captive?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Rocky Balboa

• Ponce De Leon