European Exploration and Colonization

What fueled European exploration and colonization of the Americas?

• Religious freedom

• Political power

• Resources and wealth

• Scientific curiosity

What is the Age of Exploration?

• a time when European explorers set out to discover new lands and sea routes

• a period when artists created beautiful paintings

• Indian a period in time when scientists made important discoveries Trade Route

• a time when the thirteen colonies were established

What is one European country that was NOT involved in the Age of Exploration?

• Germany

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

Which two countries claimed the most land in what is now the United States?

• Spain and Portugal

• England and France

• Italy and Netherlands

• France and Netherlands

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

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

Why did European explorers want to find an all-water route to Asia?

• to access valuable spices and goods for trade

• to establish new colonies

• to avoid the hot temperatures of land travel

• to discover marine life

What motivated explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• a curiosity about different cultures

• to search for new recipes

• a quest for new trade routes and wealth

• a desire for new fashion trends

Why did explorers want to spread their religion?

• to convert people to their faith and beliefs

• to promote trade

• to find new friends

• to establish trade relations

Why did explorers leave their homeland during the Age of Exploration and explore other parts of the world?

• In the name of God

• For all the glory and to be famous

• For gold and riches

• To join Tiktok

What character traits did an explorer need to have?

• boring personality

• bravery

• intelligence

• adventurous nature