Exploration and Colonization

European nations competing to extend their empires, thus extending their wealth and power is a ___________ reason for colonization.

• Social

• Economic

• Political

• Religious

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance
• to reduce overpopulation in Europe
• to profit from trading furs and other goods
• to create joint ventures with other European powers

Which of the following played a key role in the European Age of Exploration that emerged in the 15th and 16th centuries?

• Advancements in sea-faring technology

• New lands with the possibility for European expansion

• An interest in developing a sea route to Asia for trade

• All of the Above

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish colonies there were established in North America in the early 1500s?

• To foster friendship between Spaniards and Native Americans

• To establish religious freedom for Spaniards fleeing Europe

• To grow crops for Spain

• To find gold and to spread Christianity

During this age of exploration, European countries wanted to spread Christianity beyond Europe, expand their empires and they wanted to become rich.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why did the English want to start a colony in North America?

• To make the Indians slaves

• To convert Indians to Christianity

• To compete with Spain for land in the new world

• They had already found lots of gold, and wanted more!

Who were the three main powerful countries that were involved in the Age of Exploration?

• Spain, Germany, and France
• England, Spain, & France
• Italy, Spain, and Portugal
• Portugal, Ireland, & France

What would European explorers have to gain in order to obtain Glory for their kings?

• New land (territory)

• Riches

• Converts to Christianity

• Beaver furs

What happened during Spanish Colonial Era? 

• The Spanish protected the Indians
• The Spanish protected the French
• The Spanish built missions to spread their religion
• The Spanish explored Texas but never settled

Exploration

• a geographic area that share similar characteristics
• state sponsored settlement of people to new territories
• a contract given to someone to establish a colony
• traveling to new territories for the purpose of discovery