Age of Exploration

Native American tribes developed different diet, culture, celebrations and holidays. This was most likely due to:

• Geography

• Geology

• The Renaissance

• Chance

Which was not a goal of European explorers?

• Find Northwest Passage

• Find Gold

• Spread Religion

• Help Native Americans

Which nation was not involved in exploration of the Americas during 1400-1650?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Russia

What impact did the Conquistadors have on Aztec, Inca, and other native cultures?

• The native cultures were absorbed, becoming part of Spanish culture

• The native Cultures were destroyed by the Spanish and replaced by the Spanish

• There was no effect on the native cultures from the conquistadors

Which nation sent explorers to present day Canada?

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands

Which phrase summarizes the motivations during expolration era

• For Gold, God, Glory

• For Liberty and Justice for all

• For one giant leap for mankind

• For the First Time in Forever

The search for the Northwest Passage in the 1500-1600's was an attempt to find a better alternative to the Silk Road. Both are examples of

• Major battles

• Trade routes

• Toll roads

• Rides at the fair

In a mercantilist system, profits from business and trade in the colonies are used for?

• paying the workers in the form of wages and goods

• to benefit the controlling country in the form of fees and taxes

• Aid to help other countries increase trade

• Donations to grow the Church

Which nation claimed lands in mostly located in present day Mexico and South America?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Netherlands

What is the major form of transport for goods and people in this time period?

• Ships

• Planes

• Trains

• Horses