Exploration Quiz

What was one impact of European exploration on Native American Indians?

• European farming techniques were quickly adopted.

• Many Native American Indians were resettled throughout Europe.

• Conflicts between Native American Indian tribes ended.

• Diseases brought by Europeans caused large numbers of deaths

During the 15th century, which two European countries began sea voyages of exploration?

• Germany and Italy

• Portugal and Spain

• England and France

• Russia and the Netherlands

The Native American population of Mexico in 1492 has been estimated at 25 million; the population in 1608 has been estimated at 1.7 million. This decrease in population was mainly a result of

• crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions

• emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Africa

• wars between various native groups

• diseases introduced by the Spanish

Which of the following is one way in which the European economy was impacted by the Columbian Exchange?

• Europeans became more self-sufficient and traded less with other parts of the world

• Many European crops were destroyed by diseases brought from North and South America

• As new crops were introduced in Europe, food production increased

• The European economy weakened because of the amount of money spent on imported goods

What was the main result of Columbus’ voyage of exploration?

• Europeans wanted to trade with China.

• Europeans began to explore and claim North and South America.

• Crusaders tried to recapture the Holy Land.

• Americans declare their independence from England