The Early Age of Exploration

Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

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7.2b

7.2a

What were most of the explorers looking for on their expeditions?

• The edge of the Earth
• Giant sea monsters
• New trading routes
• New continents

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7.2a

Why did countries fund expensive and risky expeditions?

• To find gold and silver
• To find lands they could colonize
• To find new trading routes to the East Indies
• All of the above

What country sponsored the expedition of Christopher Columbus where he discovered the Americas?

• England
• Spain
• Portugal
• Italy

Which was NOT a reason explorers were interested in exploring the Americas?

• To find a new route to Asia
• To claim land for their country
• To find gold and other riches
• To find weapons

Examine the map; why do you think the countries of Spain, Portugal, France, and the United Kingdom were best suited for exploration during the time?

• These countries were surrounded by the sea which made exploration easier
• These countries had the most money to spend on expensive voyages
• These countries wanted to find religious freedom in the New World
• These countries were trying to escape the spread of Asian rule

Why did Europeans begin to explore?

• They wanted a new route instead of the Silk Road
• a sea route to Asia would make purchasing goods easier and cheaper
• Europeans wanted to spread Christianity
• all of the above

Which nation did not participate in European exploration?

• England
• France
• Germany
• Portugal

What were the Spanish explorers known as?

• Jesuits
• Missionaries
• Conquistadors
• Heretics

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7.2b

What trade began during the Age of Exploration?

• Atlantic Slave Trade
• Trans-Saharan Salt Trade
• Silk Road Routes
• Mediterranean Trade Routes