Exploration Text Review

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

• To reduce overpopulation in Europe.

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance.

• To profit from trading in furs and other goods.

• To create joint ventures with other European powers.

Which reason best completes this list?

Reasons for European exploration

-To find new sea routes to India and China

-To find gold, silver, and other resources

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• To spread democratic ideals

• To improve efficiency in manufacturing

• To locate potential military allies

• To claim new territory

The English established colonies -

• Along the Atlantic Ocean in North America

• Along the Atlantic Ocean in South America

• In the western parts of North America

• In the interior regions of North America

Identify two other countries besides Spain, that claim large amounts of land in the New World.

• Germany and England

• France and Germany

• Italy and England

• England and France

After Spain claimed parts of the Americas, other countries began claiming land in the Americas too because they-

• Did not want people in the New World to only speak Spanish

• Did not want all the Natives in the Americas to become Catholic

• Wanted to become wealthier too

• Believed learning about Native American culture was important

The movement of plants, animals, and ideas between the “Old World” and the “New World” is called the -

• Great Transfer

• Stock Exchange

• Global Market

• Columbian Exchange

Identify the term used for a place Native Americans were forced by Spaniards to dig for gold or farm.

• Encomienda

• Tienda

• Prince

• Viceroy

Identify the term for a person sent to New Spain to rule on behalf of the King.

• Encomienda

• Tienda

• Prince

• Viceroy

What is one effect of Hernan Cortez’s expedition?

• Other people from Europe wanted to conquer Native Americans to gain wealth

• Relationships between European and Natives improved

• Native Americans forbid Europeans from crossing the Atlantic Ocean

• The Kings and Queen’s in Europe stopped all exploration in the Americas so no more Native Americans would die

Hernan Cortez wanted to reach the Aztec empire with his army to -

• Learn the customs of the Aztec people

• Conquer the people and take their treasure

• Build an alliance with a Native American group in the Americas

• Ask where he could find gold and silver in North America