1.2 Europeans Begin To Explore

Which of the following is/are motive(s) for Europeans exploring in the 1400s and 1500s?

• gold

• god

• glory

• all of the above

Europeans were trying to find a water route to __________________, they thought that this would make their country rich with its silk, spices, and treasures. 

• Asia
• America
• Antartica
• Australia

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Europeans began to explore in the 1400s?

• Land routes to trade in Asia were unpredictable.

• They wanted to buy luxury goods in China.

• Europeans wanted to spread Christianity.

• They wanted to learn about Asian cultures and religions.

Why did Europeans begin to use tools such as the astrolabe and compass?

• to better calculate their position and navigate

• to allow their ships to sail against the wind

• to increase the speed of their ships

• to make updated maps of the seas

Which of the following was a lighweight ship with triangular sails that made exploration easier?

• caravel

• cog

• galleon

• cargo

What did French colonists grow on their plantations in Louisiana?

• Corn and squash

• Wheat and beans

• Rice and indigo

• Alfalfa and rye

What did the Dutch and French hope, but fail, to find in North America?

• a new system of government

• a water route to Asia, the Northwest Passage

• gold, silver, and bronze

• free exercise of religion

_________ explored Canada, established trading partnership with Native Americans, and attempted to spread Christianity.

• Spain

• France

• England

• The Netherlands

Which European country claimed land in Mexico by conquering the Aztecs?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

Where did the Netherlands (Dutch) have colonies in the Americas?

• Canada, near Quebec

• Mexico, near Tenochtitlan

• New York and New Jersey, near Manhattan

• Louisiana