Unit 2 Topic 1: Early Explorers

Look at the map. According to this map, the ENGLISH had the most impact in what part of the United States?

• Northeast United States

• Midwest United States

• West United States

• Southwest United States

What were the THREE main motivations for European exploration? Choose THREE answers.

• To spread Christianity

• To spread diseases

• To find a sea route to Asia for spices

• To find gold and claim land

Which of the following were challenges that European explorers faced? Choose TWO answers.

• Poor maps and navigational tools

• Finding dolphins

• Funding their voyage

• Claiming islands

Look at the sources. Based on Source 1, which of the following BEST describes what happened to the Native American population in Mexico, from 1518-1593?

• The Native American population increased.

• There was no change in the population.

• The Native American population decreased.

• The Native American population decreased and rose again.

Look at the sources. Based on Source 2, what could be the cause of why the population decreased in Source 1?

• disease

• war

• eating candy

• resting

Which of the following is NOT one of the European countries that explored and claimed land in North America?

• England

• Germany

• France

• Spain

What were the THREE main European countries that explored and claimed land in North America? Select the THREE correct answers.

• India

• Spain

• France

• England

Look at the source. Is the source depicting a cooperation or conflict between explorers and Native Americans?

• cooperation

• conflict

How did European exploration impact Europe and/or the Americas? (Choose 4 answers)

• Exploration expanded the borders of European countries.

• Exploration brought new diseases to the Americas.

• Exploration made European countries more powerful.

• Exploration kept the borders of European countries the same.

• Exploration changed the culture of Europeans and Native Americans.

Look at the source. Is the source describing a motivation or challenge faced by early explorers?

• motivation

• challenge