European Exploration to the Americas

Who is credited with the voyages of Christopher Columbus?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

In which year did Christopher Columbus make his first voyage to the Americas?

• 1492

• 1450

• 1500

• 1491

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

• England

What was the main goal of Christopher Columbus' voyages?

• To discover new lands and expand European influence.

• To establish trade routes with Native American civilizations.

• To find a direct sea route from Europe to Asia.

• To search for valuable resources such as gold and spices.

What was the name of the first land Christopher Columbus encountered in the Americas?

• Bahamas

• Haiti

• Jamaica

• Cuba

Who was the first European explorer to reach the mainland of the Americas?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which European country sponsored the exploration of the New World?

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

What was the name of the explorer who claimed the land for Spain in the New World?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

What was the impact of European exploration on the indigenous peoples of the Americas?

• No impact

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

What were some of the major consequences of European exploration to the Americas?

• Spread of diseases, displacement of indigenous populations, establishment of colonies, introduction of new crops and animals

• Decrease in European population due to diseases, decline in European economy, limited exploration of the Americas

• Peaceful coexistence between Europeans and indigenous populations, preservation of indigenous cultures, limited impact on the environment

• Cultural assimilation of indigenous populations, economic exploitation of resources, increased trade between Europe and the Americas