Unit 1 Formative

What is the Columbian Exchange?

• a plant that farmers grow to make money

• The mixing of plants, animals, and illness between hemispheres

• To sail around the world

• the movement of large groups

What were the main reasons for European exploration?

• Spices, Slaves, Savior

• God, Gold, Glory

• Religion, Rank, Renown

• Money, Men, Macaroni

Select the 3 main European countries that explored the New World?

• France

• England

• Russia

• Spain

What motivated the English explorers to colonize North America? (select 2)

• religious freedom

• conquering Native American tribes

• Resources - lumber, tobacco, ect.

• trading animals furs

Identify the regions that the British colonized.

What did the Spain set up to convert Native Americans to Christianity?

• missions

• religious universities

• plantations

• trading posts

What is the BEST definition for colonization?

• when people move somewhere but return to their home country

• when a society becomes multicultural

• when a group of people move to a new place and set up a new government

• when trade relationships are formed between countries

What was the main reason for French exploration and colonization?

• Fur trapping and trading

• Gold and silver mining

• Setting up sugar plantations

• Setting up mission settlements

Which of the following describes Native American life prior to European colonization?

• Native Americans practiced Christianity

• Native Americans traded using gold currency

• Native Americans lived in large cities

• Native Americans believed land belong to everyone

Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interest in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?

• They were curious about whether or not the world was round.

• They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.

• They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.

• They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.