Exploration

What connected Russia(Siberia) and Alaska during the Ice Age?

• the ocean

• a jungle

• a land bridge

• nothing connected the two

What are the two ways the very first people came to the Americas?

• land bridge

• They flew in airplanes

• They swam over

• sailed along the coast in boats

Why did the very first people come to the Americas?

• they wanted to see who else they could find

• they followed the large animals

• they were running from a volcano

• they were hoping to become famous

Who were the first Europeans to discover America, even before Columbus?

• The English

• The Italians

• The Vikings

• The Spanish

Who does not get credit for find the Americas because they left no lasting impact on the Americas?

• Columbus

• The Vikings

• The Spanish

• The Italians

The Crusades, the Renaissance, and the rise of strong nations all lead to what?

• More Crusades

• Knowledge

• strong pride in one's Country

• Exploration

What was a series of wars that the Christians started in hopes of gaining control of the "Holy Land?"

• the Crusades

• The Plague

• The Renaissance

• the Christian Wars

What are some effects of the Crusades?

• an interest in trading between Europe and the Middle East

• Europeans were introduced to spices

• Europeans learned about new sailing technology

• The Europeans were introduced to pizza

What country controlled the shortest route to Asia which had them sailing through the Mediterranean Sea?

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

• Italy

What country sailed south to get to Asia?

• Portugal

• Spain

• Italy

• England