Explorers Progress Assessment 1 Study Guide

What are the 3 G's?

• gold

• goldfish

• glory

• golf

• god

What was Columbus's main reason for exploration?

• to find new animals

• to locate Native Americans

• to find a shortcut to Asia

• to learn new ways to farm

In what ways did the environment affect Columbus's voyage?

• the winds and currents determined how long it would take

• the ships were guided by stars

• storms damaged his ships and he turned around

• sea dragons ate him

What is MOST LIKELY happening in the picture?

• Europeans are arriving in the New World.

• Columbus is drawing a map in the sand.

• The explorers are hunting polar bears.

• The land is being colonized by England.

Did Columbus meet the goals of exploration for the king and queen of Spain?

• No, he did not discover a new path to Asia.

• Yes, he did discover a new path to Asia.

Which country agreed to sponsor Columbus's exploration?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

What was Columbus's biggest obstacle?

• excited crew

• small ships

• No maps

• hair loss

How did explorers hope they would get rich?

• by finding gold and silver

• by selling new fruits and vegetables

• by getting jobs from Native Americans

• by building ships

How did explorers, kings, and queens hope to obtain "glory."

• by spreading religion

• by becoming rich

• by becoming powerful and famous

Which is an example of conflict between Native Americans and the Explorers.

• Explorers often enslaved Native Americans.

• American Indians helped explorers hunt for food.