Chapter 3 Test

Why did Christopher Columbus embark on his voyage in 1492?

• for religious freedom

• to discover America

• to find a trade route to Asia

• to convert people to Christianity

What did the French establish in the Americas?

• fishing and fur trade

• gold and silver mines

• new communities

• slave trade

Why did Marco Polo travel to Asia?

• in hopes of making a fortune

• to buy slaves

• for vacation

• to look for new lands

What instrument was used by sailors to help navigate by using the stars?

• compass

• GPS

• astrolabe

• cell phone

Christopher Columbus' voyage was funded by which country?

• France

• Italy

• England

• Spain

Which conquistador landed on the east coast of present-day Mexico in 1519?

• Columbus

• Pizarro

• Cortes

• De Leon

The Renaissance was the attempt by Europeans to take back control of Christian holy sites in the Middle East?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why was the caravel a better choice for sailors to use for exploring?

• it could carry more gold

• it was made of bronze

• it had a bigger engine

• it could sail into the wind

What did the Spaniards build in the New World that was used to convert Natives to Christianity?

• missions

• ships

• bridges

• roads

Food, animals, and diseases were being shared by Europe, Africa, and the New World was known as the ____________.

• Amazon Trade Route

• Columbian Exchange

• Asian Market

• Northwest Passage