Early Americas - Age of Explorations

Who was the first country to land in the New World?

• Spain
• England
• China
• Portugal

Who was the Italian explorer chosen by Spain to find a shorter route to Asia for trade?

• Christopher Columbus
• Marco Polo
• Ferdinand Magellan
• Vasco da Gama

Who did the Netherlands hire to find a faster route to Asia?

• Christopher Columbus
• Henry Hudson
• Ferdinand Magellan
• Vasco da Gama

This Spanish Conquistador conquered the Aztecs.

• Hernan Cortes
• Francisco Pizarro
• Juan Ponce de Leon
• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

This Spanish Conquistador conquered the Incas.

• Hernán Cortés
• Francisco Pizarro
• Christopher Columbus
• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

This was the trade route that Henry Hudson discovered.

• Northwest Passage
• Silk Road
• Trans-Saharan Trade Route
• Indian Ocean Trade Route

What road did the Europeans take to trade with Asia?

• Silk Road
• Atlantic Road
• Pacific Highway
• Indian Ocean Route

Who was the Queen of Spain who financed Christopher Columbus's explorations?

• Queen Elizabeth I
• Queen Victoria
• Queen Anne
• Queen Isabella I

What did the Europeans bring over to the Americas with them?

• Pizza
• Sushi
• Diseases
• Kangaroos

What was the main trade item in New France?

• Gold
• Fur
• Spices
• Silk