McG 8 Ch.1

What were the 3 major motivating factors for Explorers?

• Gold, Silver, Treasure

• God, Glory, Gold

• God, Glory, Gallantry

• Honor, Justice, Reinhardt!

Who sponsored Portuguese fleets that sailed along the western coast of Africa?

• Prince Henry the Navigator
• Queen Isabella
• Christopher Columbus
• Ferdinand Magellan 

At the beginning, what was the purpose of Portuguese explorations?

• trade

• colonization

• sailing

• catch animals

Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?

• He proved once and for all that the earth is round

• His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas

• He opened up a new trade route to Asia

• He was the greatest mapmaker of his time

What was Christopher Columbus' purpose for exploration before discovering the New World?

• To find a faster and safer trading route to Asia
• To circumnavigate the world in the name of Italy
• To launch a surprise attack the enemies of Spain by sea
• To find the city of gold in southern Africa

The New World Is the ______________(s)

• The Americas

• The world after WWII

• Europe, Asia, Africa.

• The best song in the movie Aladdin.

This Chinese invention used the Earth's magnetic poles to help explores find their cardinal directions.

• Compass
• GPS

• Astrolabe
• Quadrant

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage to America?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

England is located in Europe

• True

• False

Colony-

• a group  of people who settle in a new house

• a group  of people who settle in a new city

• a group  of people who settle in a new neighborhood

• a group  of people who settle in a new land