Gold, God, and Glory

Which of these was NOT one of the main European exploration nations?

• SPAIN

• GERMANY

• FRANCE

• ENGLAND

• PORTUGAL

Which best describes the change in maps after the voyages of exploration?

• Old areas better mapped and new areas on the maps

• Old areas about the same, but new areas on the maps

• Old areas not as well mapped

• New areas improperly mapped

What nation claimed control of the areas Columbus discovered?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What area did Columbus explore?

• North American mainland

• South American mainland

• Southern tip of South America

• Islands of the Caribbean and Central America

What area did Hernan Cortes conquer?

• Caribbean

• Mexico and the Aztec Empire

• Central America

• Inca areas of South America

What area did Francisco Pizarro conquer?

• Mexico and the Aztec empire

• Inca areas of South America

• Islands of the Caribbean

• Canada

What nation explored and controlled Eastern Canada and the Mississippi River Valley?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

What two explorers disappeared while searching for the Northwest Passage to Asia?

• Columbus and Cortez

• Cortez and Pizarro

• Champlain and Marquette

• Hudson and Cabot

Who is credited with leading the first circumnavigation of the globe?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Bernal Diaz

• Christopher Columbus

• Francis Drake

What nation extensively explored the west coast of Africa?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England