English Explorers Quiz

What were the names of Christopher Columbus's three ships on his first voyage to the Americas?

• Victoria, Elizabeth, Anne

• Titanic, Lusitania, Britannic

• Mayflower, Titanic, Lusitania

• Santa Maria, Pinta, Nina

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On which date did Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas?

• July 4, 1776

• September 15, 1492

• November 30, 1492

• October 12, 1492

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Where did Sir Francis Drake complete his circumnavigation of the globe?

• Rome, Italy

• Paris, France

• Madrid, Spain

• Plymouth, England

What was the impact of English explorers on the indigenous peoples they encountered?

• Improved healthcare and education

• Peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit

• Preservation of indigenous culture and traditions

• Cultural disruption, disease, and displacement

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What were some of the motivations for English exploration during the Age of Discovery?

• Desire to find new sources of chocolate

• Search for mythical creatures

• Escape from political persecution

• Desire to find new trade routes, expand their empire, spread Christianity, and seek wealth and glory

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What were some of the main challenges faced by English explorers during their voyages?

• Some of the main challenges faced by English explorers during their voyages included harsh weather conditions, lack of supplies, navigation difficulties, and encounters with hostile indigenous people.

• Friendly indigenous people

• Lack of interesting sights

• Too much available supplies

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What were the names of the indigenous peoples that English explorers encountered in the Americas?

• Aztec, Inca, Maya

• Vikings, Romans, Greeks

• Aboriginal, Maori, Zulu

• Powhatan, Wampanoag, Pequot, Narragansett, Mohegan, Iroquois, Cherokee

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How did the encounters with indigenous peoples impact the culture and society of England?

• The encounters with indigenous peoples had no impact on the culture and society of England

• The encounters with indigenous peoples caused England to become isolated from the rest of the world

• The encounters with indigenous peoples led to the decline of trade and colonialism in England

• The encounters with indigenous peoples impacted the culture and society of England by introducing new foods, customs, and ideas, as well as contributing to the development of trade and colonialism.

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What were some of the main motivations for Sir Francis Drake's exploration of the West Indies?

• Love for Spanish culture

• Desire for wealth, power, fame, and disrupting Spanish dominance

• Desire for peace and harmony

• Interest in scientific research

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What were some of the main challenges that English explorers faced in their attempts to find a Northwest Passage?

• Smooth sailing and favorable weather

• Lack of funding and resources

• Harsh weather conditions, treacherous sea ice, and hostile encounters with indigenous peoples

• Friendly encounters with indigenous peoples

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