SOL 4 a/b

Which of the following was NOT an obstacle to European exploration?

• Disease and starvation

• Fear of the unknown

• Claiming new land

• Poor maps and navigational tools

Who explored eastern Canada and claimed the area for England?

• La Salle
• Cabot
• Coronado
• Champlain

Who explored the present-day Southwest U.S. and claimed that area for Spain?

• La Salle
• Champlain
• Cabot
• Coronado

Who explored the Mississippi River Valley and claimed it for France?

• La Salle
• Champlain
• Cabot
• Coronado

Which of the following was an economic motivation of European explorers?

• Spread  Christianity
• Find gold
• Belief in superiority of own culture
• Discover new land.

Spreading Christianity is an example of what type of motivation?

• Religious
• Economic
• Cultural
• Political

Who conquered and enslaved American Indians during early European exploration?

• England
• France
• Spain
• Portugal

Which of the following was an accomplishment of the early explorers?

• They found large amounts of gold and silver.
• They gained many new Christian followers.
• They proved that the Earth was round.
• They improved their maps and  navigational tools.

Which country set up trading posts and spread the Christian religion in the New World?

• England
• France
• Spain
• Portugal

One reason for conflict between the American Indians and the Europeans was

• Disagreement over sailing ships.

• The desire for American Indian corn.

• The struggle over money.

• The struggle over the idea of owning the land.