Unit 2 Topic 1 Review - European Explorers/Columbian Echange

Who conquered the Aztecs?

• Columbus

• Cortes

• De Balboa

• Magellan

Many European Explorers were trying to find what?

• a quicker way to Africa

• a quicker way to Asia

• a quicker way to Australia

• a quicker way to Canada

What group of people originally lived in the land that is America?

• English

• Spanish

• Native American

• French

What did the Europeans bring with them over the ocean?

• Animals

• sickness

• crops

• all of the above

The global trading of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas that began after Columbus' first voyage is known as ________.

• The Great Exchange

• The Columbian Exchange

• The New World Exchange

• The American Exchange

What is the best definition of the Columbian Exchange?

• the trading of goods and resources between the New World and the Old World

• it was the worst event in the history of the world- there was no good that came from it

• everyone from Columbia has to exchange presents

• we want to honor Columbus because he discovered America

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

Which of the following describe an EFFECT of European exploration on 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 Native Americans and Europeans.

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

• motivation

• challenge