New World and Early Settlements

What was the main goal of Columbus’ expedition?

• To find a faster route to America

• To find a faster route to Asia

• To find a faster route to Australia

• To find a faster route to Europe

Who is responsible for starting the Age of Discovery?

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Bartolomé de las Casas

Why do some people believe that we should no longer celebrate Columbus Day?

• Columbus is responsible for discovering the New World

• He is responsible for finding gold and spices

• He is responsible for the horrible treatment of the Native Americans

• He decided to stop being an explorer and become a Catholic priest

Which of the following explored for England?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernan Cortes

• Juan Ponce de Leon

Who conquered the Aztec people?

• John Cabot

• Jacque Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• Hernan Cortes

What did Ponce de Leon hope to find in Florida?

• Fountain of Youth

• Waterway through North America

• Religious Freedom

• Slaves

Which explorer lost control of his ship due to a mutiny?

• Hernan Cortes

• Amerigo Vespuchi

• Pedro Menendez de Aviles

• Henry Hudson

What word means “map maker?”

• Cartographer

• Mappist

• Mapologist

• Cartophone

Why did their first attempt at Roanoke fail?

• No one knew how to farm

• The Native Americans helped

• They had too much food

• The weather was pleasant

Why did John White go back to England?

• To get farmers

• To find the island of Croatian

• To get supplies

• To see his wife