Social Studies Review #2

What are the "Three Gs," the reasons that many Europeans explored the Americas? Choose all that are correct.

• God

• Glory

• Gold

• Greed

Which of the following statements about French explorer Jacques Cartier is correct?

• He searched for the Northwest Passage and discovered the St. Lawrence River.

• He claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley for France and named the region Louisiana.

• He traveled south from Lake Michigan and discovered the Mississippi River.

• He explored the lands of eastern Canada and created the city of Quebec.

Did Columbus meet the goals set out for his voyage by the king and queen? Why or why not?

• Yes, because he found land that was good for farming.

• Yes, because he traded with American Indians for furs.

• No, because he did not find a sea route to Asia.

• No, because he did not find any oil or coal.

Use the map showing the paths traveled by Hernando de Soto to answer the question.

Did de Soto successfully meet his goals in North America? Why or why not?

• No, because he did not discover a sea route between Europe and China.

• Yes, because he introduced many people to his Christian faith.

• Yes, because he discovered Florida and claimed the land for England.

• No, because he did not find any sources of gold or riches.

Use the map to answer the question.

Which of these statements are correct? Select ALL that apply.

• Letter X represents the Ohio River.

• Letter Y represents the Rio Grande.

• Letter Y represents the Mississippi River.

• Letter X represents the Hudson River

• Letter Z represents the St. Lawrence River.

Use the map to answer the question.

The areas circled on the map were visited by European explorers before Europeans established colonies in North America. Who explored these areas and claimed land for the European empires they sailed for?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa explored the area labeled I and Hernando de Soto explored the area labeled II.

• Hernando de Soto explored the area labeled I and Jacques Cartier explored the area labeled II.

• Christopher Columbus explored the area labeled I and Vasco Nunez de Balboa explored the area labeled II.

• Jacques Cartier explored the area labeled I and Christopher Columbus explored the area labeled II.

What did Hernando de Soto accomplish?

• He was the first European to cross the Mississippi River.

• He was the first European to land in North America.

• He was the first European to explore the Rocky Mountains.

• He was the first European to locate the Pacific Ocean.

Look at the map of North America. Then answer the question that follows.

Which statements about European explorations of region IV are correct? Select all that apply.

• The area was claimed for France.

• The area was claimed for Spain.

• Christopher Columbus explored the area.

• The area was claimed for England.

What was the MAIN cause of conflict between European settlers and many American Indians over land?

• Each had different ideas about owning land.

• Each had different uses for the land.

• Each had different ways of dividing land.

• Each had different ways of gaining land.

Use the outline Sasha made while learning about early Europeans in North America to answer the question.

What title should Sasha give her outline?

• "Why Europeans Founded the New England Colonies"

• "Why American Indians Traded With Europeans"

• "Why European Settlers Established Plantations"

• "Why Europeans Explored the New World"