Early European Explorers

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

What was the main goal of Christopher Columbus' voyage?

• To search for gold and other riches

• To find a shortcut to India

• To find a new trade route to Asia

• To discover new lands

Which three ships did Christopher Columbus use for his first voyage?

• Mayflower, Titanic, Queen Mary

• Endeavour, Discovery, Beagle

• HMS Victory, USS Constitution, HMS Bounty

• Santa Maria, Pinta, Niña

What was the name of the island where Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas?

• San Diego

• San Salvador

• San Juan

• Santa Maria

What did Christopher Columbus call the native people he encountered in the Americas?

• Natives

• Indigenous people

• Aborigines

• Indians

What was the significance of Christopher Columbus' voyages?

• They had no significant impact on world history.

• They led to the European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

• They resulted in the discovery of a new trade route to Asia.

• They led to the decline of European power.

What were some challenges faced by Christopher Columbus and his crew during their voyages?

• Friendly indigenous populations, calm seas, abundant supplies, clear navigation

• Lack of funding, lack of experience, lack of proper navigation tools

• Favorable weather conditions, well-equipped ships, experienced crew members

• Navigating unknown waters, storms and rough seas, limited supplies, diseases, hostile indigenous populations

What were the positive and negative impacts of Christopher Columbus' voyages?

What were some other notable European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• Marco Polo

• Sir Francis Drake

• Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, James Cook, and Henry Hudson

• Hernán Cortés

What were the long-term effects of European exploration on the Americas?

• Colonization, spread of diseases, cultural exchange, establishment of new trade routes

• Loss of natural resources, increased population, improved infrastructure