Unit 4- Study Notes

Where did Christopher Columbus land?

• India

• Jamaica

• Bahamas

• Cuba

Columbus sailed under which European flag?

• England

• Spain

• France

Name 3 things that can be linked back to Spain today.

Early European explorers landed in North and South America. The explorers were really looking for a faster way to get to.....

• Atlantis

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

How do scientist think the Native Americans came to the continent of North and South America?

• Native Americans rode dinosaurs across the land bridge.

• They were nomads who followed the mammoths and other animals for food.

• Native American created wooden rafts and sailed across the Atlantic.

• Native Americans used ice skates to cross the land bridge.

Why were explorers like Columbus able to claim land and resources in North and South America for the Europeans even though it was inhabited by Native Americans?

• The King and Queen offered to sail the Native Americans back to Europe if the Native Americans would let the white explorers use their land and natural resources.

• The Native Americans were virtually defenseless against the Europeans advanced technology and weapons.

• The Europeans promised to give the Native Americans food and shelter in exchange for their land.

• The Native Americans thought the Europeans were gods and worshiped them.

The European were willing to make the long dangerous journey to trade good and make a profit. What is the definition of profit?

• small or short supply

• a large supply

• financial gain

• situation involving danger

The explorers and merchants were able to make a profit because there was a demand for silk and spices in Europe. What is the definition of demand?

• financial gain

• desire for a product

• situation involving danger

• short or small supply

Which statement best summarizes the reason the early Europeans decided to explore the world?

• Kings and queens would journey across the see to get the natural resources their people needed.

• European Kings and Queens were searching for allies from other countries.

• Europeans monarchs and explorers wanted to share their natural resources with other countries.

• There was a scarcity of natural resources in Europe. The explorers were willing to take a risk and travel by land or sea to Asia to meet the supply and demand for goods. The explorers were also trying to get rich and profit from trading.

Spanish soliders were also called...

• Merchants

• Friars

• Warriors

• Conquistadors