Early Explorers Review

What were the main reasons for early exploration? (choose ALL that apply)

• To spread Christianity.

• To gain wealth and power.

• To find/claim new lands.

• To find better trade routes.

______________ describes the scientific knowledge and skills used to achieve a goal.

• Empire

• Technology

• Cost

• Benefit

An expedition is....

• A voyage taken to explore or find new things.

• A voyage taken to be on a boat.

• A voyage taken to move.

Who were the first Europeans to reach North America?

• The Spanish

• The English

• The Vikings

• The Dutch

What was the name of Marco Polo's book?

• My Travels

• The Travels of Marco Polo

• Try to Find Me

• Let's Get Rich

What European nation sponsored Columbus's voyages?

• Spain

• France

• Italy

• Portugal

What was the MAIN reason Christopher Columbus sailed west?

• To find a more direct route to Asia.

• To set up colonies.

• To discover new continents.

• To spread the Catholic religion.

Was Christopher Columbus a good person?

• Yes!

• Well he did do some good things...

• Absolutely Not.

Which empire did Cortes conquer?

• Mayans

• Inca

• Aztecs

• The Ancient Puebloan

Which of the following are COSTS of an expedition (click all that apply)

• You get rich!

• You could get lost at sea.

• You may never find what you set out for.

• You could die trying to find new land.