Chapter 2-The Age of Exploration

What is the most common reason why people explored the world?

• water

• trade

• ships

• land

What did the old world want from the new world?

• sliver, honey, land, water

• wood, bricks, spices, berries

• Asian spices, silk and gold

• Florida oranges, Georgia peaches, Napa Valley grapes

Who traveled east to China? When did they travel?

• Marco Polo in the Middle Ages

• Beyonce and Jay'Z in 20012

• Ms. Leath and Ms. Hicks in the 17th century

• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in 1999

Which continents are considered the "New World"?

• North and South Dakota

• Asia and India

• North and South America

• North and South Korea

What is a negative thing that the explorers brought to the Native Americans?

• Diseases

• Dirt

• Dead crops

• Soldiers

Why did it take John White three years to return to Roanoke?

• There was a war between England and Spain.

• His ship broke down.

• He had to raise money to get supplies.

• He was in prison.

#5. What tool is used to help sailors sail?

• GPS

• a compass

• a liferaft

• a water purifier

#7. What did explorers hope to find in the new land?

• slaves

• gold/riches

• fresh water

• new types of flowers

What is an astrolabe?

• Outbreak of disease that spreads quickly

• A Spanish Conqueror

• An instrument that measured the height of the sun or star

• A trip made to explore

In 1493 Columbus reached an island in the Caribbean Sea where the Tainos people lived. He thought he had reached which continent?

• Europe

• Asia

• West Indies

• South America