European Explorers Review

Why did many explorers look for a “Northwest Passage”?

• to find gold

• to claim land for their country

• to find a shorter route to Asia

• to search for the coldest climate

Why did European explorers bring a lot of food and supplies on their trips to North America?

• Explorers wanted to give gifts to American Indians.

• Explorers did not have the skills needed to find food and supplies.

• Explorers believed they would become rich by selling these goods.

• Explorers were unsure how long it would take them to reach land.

God: to spread Christianity

Gold: to get rich

Glory: to be more powerful

These are examples of what?

• Reasons for trade

• Reasons for Exploration

• Reasons for American Independence

• Reasons for Native American Protections

What was one reason that many Spanish explorers traveled to North America?

• They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.

• They wanted to learn about the religions of American Indians.

• They wanted to visit places they read about in their holy books.

• They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.

Which of the following BEST explains the difference between why the Spanish explored the Americas and why the French explored them?

• The Spanish wanted to start colonies, while the French wanted warriors to join their army.

• The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and make money.

• The Spanish wanted to trade with American Indians, while the French wanted to start colonies.

• The Spanish wanted to bring Natives back to Spain, while the French wanted to spread Christianity.

Why was it difficult for early European explorers, such as John Cabot and Christopher Columbus, to plan their journeys to the Americas?

• They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies.

• They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.

• They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.

• They did not have maps that could show them where to go.

Did Columbus meet the goals set out for his voyage by the king and queen? Why or why not?

• No, because he did not find any oil or coal.

• No, because he did not find a sea route to Asia.

• Yes, because he traded furs with American Indians.

• Yes, because he found land that was good for farming.

Who were the first indigenous people Columbus encountered on his first exploration? 

• The Cherokee

• The Creek

• The Sandorian

• The Taino

Why was Hernando de Soto considered a “conquistador”? 

• He named rivers to honor Spain during this exploration.

• He killed many American Indians during his exploration. 

• He helped American Indians make weapons during his exploration.

• He created peace treaties with American Indians on his exploration. 

What areas of the US today did Hernando de Soto explore? 

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Southwest