Reasons for Exploration

What continent do we live on?

• Asia

• North America

• Africa

Why did Europeans come to the Americas in the late 1400s?

• They wanted to prove the world was round.

• They were looking for a trade route to Asia.

• They wanted to find a new place to live.

What year did Columbus sail the oceans?

• 1942

• 1294

• 1492

What country was NOT one of the 3 fighting for power?

• England

• Italy

• France

• Spain

Which 3 European countries colonized North America?

• England, France, and Spain

• Portugal, Netherlands, and Sweden

• Albania, Germany, and Poland

Why did the English want to settle on land in America?

• The land did not belong to anyone

• More land means more power

Why did the French want furs?

• Because they were soft and pretty

• Because they didn’t like beavers

• • Because it was valuable and it made lots of money

What are the 3 reasons Spain came to America?

• To spread religion God, find Gold, and Glory

• To spread religion God, giveaway Gold, and Glory

• To find better education, to find gold, to make the queen happy