Unit 2: European Exploration & Conquest

Regarding the first humans crossing into North America from Asia, which of the following is false?

• They crossed through the Bering Strait during the Ice Age.

• They were likely following sources of food.

• There was likely overseas migrations as well.

• This migration was very sudden--it all happened at once.

Columbus first reached mainland United States...

• Columbus never set foot on the mainland United States--only the West Indies, and Central and South America.

• In 1492

• After he landed in Hispaniola

• During his 4th and final voyage

Which of the following was not a new maritime technology that enabled European Explorers to set sail and travel long distances safely?

• Hartman Astrolabe

• Mariner's Compass

• Better Maps

• Sextant

• Dreadnoughts - ships made with heavy iron

Which of the below responses are NOT part of the 3 G's (the direct causes of exploration)

• Gold

• God

• Generosity

• Glory

Of the 3 G's, which is incorrectly explained:

• Glory (Political) Become a world power through gaining wealth and land.

• Gold (Economic) Search for new trade routes with direct access to Asian/African luxury goods.

• God (Religious) spread Islam and weaken Christian Crusade efforts.

Which country was not one of the European countries that were competing for control of North America and the world.

• Spain

• England

• France

• Norway

• Portugal

Columbus was best known for...

• Speaking honestly and candidly in front of the Courts of Madrid.

• Kind treatment of Native Americans

• Landing in the mainland United States

• Landing in the West Indies in 1492, and then traveling back to the "New World" again 3 more times.

Magellan was best known for...

• Setting up the first European military fort in the New World

• Being the first to circumnavigate the world in 1522

• Setting up the first European military fort in the New World

• Being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean

Which of the following statements is false?

• Cortes conquered the Aztecs.

• Pizarro conquered the Olmecs

• America gets its modern name from Amerigo Vespucci.

Which of the following in the cycle of conquest and colonization (pioneered by Spain and Portugal) doesn't match?

• Explorers

• Conquistadores

• Missionaries

• Permanent Settlers

• Religious Lay Folk