Unit 3 Review

Which technological development made it possible for sailors to find their latitude AND longitude for the first time?

• compass

• astrolabe

• sextant

• accurate charts and maps

Why did the Spanish explore South America and conquer the Inca Empire?

• to find more gold

• to help the Aztec

• to spread the Christian religion

• to win their own empire

Who hired Henry Hudson to find the Northwest Passage?

• the Dutch East India Company

• the king of England

• the king of France

• the king of Italy

A Portuguese ____________________ would benefit by being able to trade more easily if sailors found a new route to Asia.

• missionary

• merchant

• navigation

• ally

Sailors use _____________________ to figure out the direction a ship is going and to follow routes at sea.

• missionary

• merchant

• navigation

• ally

Each ___________________ sent by Spain tried to persuade Native Americans to accept Spanish religious beliefs.

• missionary

• merchant

• navigation

• ally

To help New France survive, Samuel de Champlain decided to become an __________________, or political or military partner, of Native Americans in the area.

• missionary

• merchant

• navigation

• ally

What are two examples of ways the Europeans in North America got along with Native Americans?

• The French traded weapons, tools, and money for fur, crops, and hunting techniques.

• The Dutch traded ships for food.

• The Spanish and Taino Indians traded animals, food, and diseases.

Who developed the caravel?

• French

• Dutch

• Spanish

• Portuguese

Why did they develop the caravel? Choose three reasons.

• to make room for goods to be transported

• to help steer the boat

• to capture the wind so the boat would move forward faster

• to help with navigation