US - Exploration [1] 22-23

According to this map, where did the English establish the 13 British colonies?

• along the east coast of North America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean

• in the center of North America, with the Mississippi River running through it

• in the northern-most part of North America [mostly what we'd call Canada today]

• in the southern part of North America [mostly what we'd call Mexico today]

Which European country built Catholic missions in order to spread their religion and culture to local Native Americans in the "New World"?

• Spain

• France

• England

Which of these primary motives for European exploration is correctly matched with the "Three G's" of exploration?

• Glory - to expand empires

• God - to spread Christianity

• Gold - to increase wealth

• ALL of these are correct

According to this map, what parts of North America were claimed by the country of Spain? YOU MUST CHOOSE THREE CORRECT ANSWERS.

• along the east coast of North America, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean

• the center of North America, with the Mississippi River running through the middle of it

• parts of the west coast of North America [where California is today]

• the southern part of North America [mostly what we'd call Mexico today]

• lands that consist of modern-day Florida and the island of Cuba

In the late 1200s, an Italian merchant named _____ ____ traveled through Asia along the "Silk Road" and brought back items to sell for a huge profit.

Why did the first European explorer decide to sail WEST across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492?

• He was looking for a new [and faster] trade route to Asia

• He wanted to be the first to reach North and South America

• He wanted to get rich by discovering the Seven Cities of Gold

• He was sent there to find the Fountain of Youth

Read the short passage provided. How did the French profit [make money] in the New World?

Think about the question carefully. Then type your answer in the box provided.

What was the name of the explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 and discovered North and South America?

• Anthony Amandanzo

• Bernardo Bastiani

• Christopher Columbus

• David Delucca

Which of these European countries claimed the most land in the New World? YOU MUST CHOOSE THREE CORRECT ANSWERS

• Spain

• France

• England

• Germany

• Italy

Locate and CIRCLE the Appalachian Mountains on this map. [hint: they are located near the Atlantic Ocean]