European Exploration

Europeans were trying to find a water route to __________________, they thought that this would make their country rich with its silk, spices, and treasures. 

• Asia
• America
• Antartica
• Australia

The trade of goods and ideas between Europe and the Americas in 1400s and 1500s was known as

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Columbian Exchange

• The Slave Trade

Which of the following is the definition of mercantilism?

• To bring into a country

• To ship out of a country

• A person who spreads the message of Christianity

• An economic policy meant to profit the mother country

America was first known as the ______________ to Europeans. 

• United States
• New World
• Atlanta
• Canada

What are the four countries who are primarily responsible for exploring and colonizing North America?

• Spain, France, England, Netherlands

• France, United States, Spain, Portugal

• Dutch, Spain, Netherlands, England

• Sweden, Spain, England, France

How did the Colombian Exchange affect many Americans Indian groups?

• They grew in number

• They died from diseases

• They became prosperous

• They were forced to move

What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?

• To protect American Indians

• To trade with American Indians

• To teach their religion to the American Indians

• To learn about the customs of the American Indians

Who financed Columbus' expedition?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

What is a Spanish Conquistador?

• a missionary

• a financial investor

• a plantation owner

• a conquerer

What religion did the French and Spanish explorers spread through North America?

• Baptist

• Catholicism

• Methodist

• Buddhism