European Exploration Review

While the Age of Exploration was an important time in our history, some groups of people such as Native Americans and slaves were not treated with the respect that they deserved. Provide an example of this from the articles you read.

Why were trade routes important for countries during the 1400s-1600s?

• trade routes were very dangerous

• trade was the root of all economies at that time

• they wanted to start trading with other countries

• There was currently no way to trade between Asia and Europe

Which country is considered to be the country that began the Age of Exploration?

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

• Mexico

Which explorer named a now American state?

• Christopher Columbus

• Meriwether Lewis

• William Clark

• Juan Ponce de Leon

Do you think that Christopher Columbus is a hero or a villian? Explain.

Hernan Cortes was a bit of a rebel during his time as an explorer. Explain what he did to give him this reputation.

Which of the following exploreres are thought to have gone on an expedition together? (2 answers)

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which of the following were reasons why explorers were sent on expeditions?

• To find trade routes

• to discover new resources

• the desire for fame

• curiosity about what other lands existed

• all are correct

What was Ferdinand Magellan's goal? Did he accomplish it?

Which explorer was a Viking Explorer, and the son of "Erik the Red"?

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Leif Erikson

• Hernan Cortes

• Meriwether Lewis