European Exploration

Which of the following is an important reason for European exploration?

• European countries hoped to find an all-water route to Asia

• European merchants needed North American laborers after a pandemic hit Europe

• European countries were searching for new areas to send their growing populations

What was a major reason for the colonization of the Americas by Europeans?

• European leaders wanted to expand their economic and political power

• European leaders wanted a place to send their criminal populations

• European leaders wanted to learn more about Native American tribes

What was the main reason that Spain funded Columbus’s first voyage?

• people to convert to the Christian religion

• a more direct overseas trade route to Asia

• a source of slave labor to work in Spanish mines

Why wasn't Europe able to use the traditional trade route to Asia?

• Asian countries did not want to trade

• Italy and some Muslim countries blocked the route

• King Ferdinand did not want to work with Henry the Navigator

What was ONE of the consequences of Columbus’s expedition across the Atlantic Ocean?

• To find a new route

• The discovery of the Americas

• Christopher Columbus’ ships

What was ONE of the reasons why the Spanish explorers could win the fight against the native people?

• They had the Pope on their side

• They had better weapons

• They were more people

Why was the horse important for the Spanish explorers?

• Native people did not have horses

• Horses were a great food source

• Horses were very fast

Why was the smallpox deadly for Native Americans?

• This weapon was very dangerous

• The Europeans could eat it

• Native Americans were not immune and many died

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand financially supported Columbus’s voyage. Which country did they rule?

• France

• Italy

• Spain

Identify whether the following statement is an economic, social, political or environmental factor.

Christians wanted to convert Native Americans.

• Economic

• Social

• Political

• Environmental