European Exploration 3rd Grade

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3rd Grade
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Hard
Wendy Palmerton
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?
to find gold
to claim land for their country
to find a quicker route to Asia
to search for the coldest climate
Answer explanation
European explores were looking for a faster way to reach Asia to trade spices and silks and other goods.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was it important for European explorers to bring a lot of food and supplies with them on their journeys to North America?
Explores wanted to have gifts to give Native Americans.
Explores did not have the skills needed to find food and supplies.
Explorers believed they would become rich by selling these goods.
Explorers did not know how long it would take them to reach land.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a list of reasons for exploration of the Americas?
The fish, lumber, and gold
The countries of Spain, England, and Portugal
Trade routes to Panama, Florida, and the Caribbean Islands
To spread Christianity, get rich, and be more powerful
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following BEST explains the difference between why the Spanish explored the Americas and why the French explored them?
The Spanish wanted to start colonies, while the French wanted warriors to join their army.
The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and make money.
The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and made money.
The Spanish wated to trade with American Indians, while the French wanted to start colonies.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Did Columbus meet the goals set out for his voyage by the king and queen? Why or why not?
No, because he did not find any oil or coal.
No, because he did not find a sea route to Asia.
Yes, because he found land that was good for farming.
Yes, because he traded with American Indians for furs.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Vasco Nunez de Balboa accomplish during is exploration?
He became the first European to explore South America.
He became the first European to explore North America.
He became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean.
He became the first European to reach the Atlantic Ocean.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What area did Hernando de Soto explore?
Florida
Panama
Canada
Caribbean Islands
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