European Exploration and Colonization

What fueled European exploration and colonization of the Americas?

• Religious freedom

• Political power

• Resources and wealth

• Scientific curiosity

Which trading route was under threat in the 15th century?

• Silk Road

• Transatlantic Trade Route

• Indian Ocean Trade Route

• Mediterranean Trade Route

Who accidentally discovered the Americas in 1492?

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What were the Americas known as before European discovery?

• The New World

• The Orient

• The Indies

• The Wild West

Who were the native peoples of the Americas before European arrival?

• African tribes

• Asian settlers

• Native Americans

• European colonists

Which European country was the first to conquer and colonize the Americas?

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Which Spanish explorer conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico?

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Which European country established the 13 colonies along North America's Atlantic coastline?

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Where was the first permanent English colony established in America?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Boston

• Philadelphia

Which European country established the colony of New France in North America?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal