Columbian exchange

What was a significant factor that fueled Europe's period of exploration and colonization?

• The desire to find new trade routes to Asia

• A surplus of silk, spices, and pottery

• Religious conflicts in Europe

• The decline of shipbuilding and navigation technology

Who commissioned Christopher Columbus to sail across the Atlantic?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand

• Pope Alexander VI

In which year did Christopher Columbus land on an island in the Caribbean Sea?

• 1492

• 1498

• 1505

• 1513

What did later explorers, including Amerigo Vespucci, determine about Columbus's voyage?

• He had reached East Asia

• He had reached India

• He had reached a "New World"

• He had reached Africa

Which European powers from our reading sent explorers to the New World?

• Spain and Portugal

• Spain, France, the Netherlands, and England

• Spain, France, and England

• England and Spain

What was a primary motivation for Spain's colonization efforts in the New World?

• Spreading Christianity

• Finding rare spices

• Establishing diplomatic alliances

• Advancing scientific knowledge

In which region did Spanish conquistadors achieve the most significant success in terms of wealth?

• North America

• South America

• The Caribbean

• Africa

What is the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States, established by Spain?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• St. Augustine

• New Amsterdam

What role did presidios play in the Spanish missions in the New World?

• Preserving European art and culture

• Providing education to Native Americans

• Offering protection to the missions and soldiers

• Serving as trade centers for European goods