Age of Exploration REVIEW

Which of the following are effects of exploration that we discussed. Select all that apply.

• Globalization

• Colonization

• Slavery

• Columbian Exchange

________ and his crew are known for conquering the Inca Empire with an army of less than 200 men. He then took over Cuzco and governed it for 10 years.

• John Cabot

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

________ sailed to North America in 1492 but thought he was in Asia. He died never knowing that he 'discovered' this new land.

• Hernan Cortes

• Pedro Cabral

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

To ________ a ship is to plan its route or direction.

• expedition

• vessel

• navigate

• colonize

John Cabot only had one successful ________, or long journey traveling by sea.

____ sailed from Spain to Mexico where he and his crew conquered the Aztec Empire.

• Hernan Cortés

• Jacques Cartier

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• John Cabot

Which of the following was NOT one of the major reasons Europeans went exploring in the 1400s and 1500s?

• The overpopulation of Europe.

• The lure of gold.

• The quest for glory.

• The love of God.

____ sailed to what is now Canada but thought he had reached Asia. He attempted to set up a settlement in Quebec, but was unsuccessful.

• Jacques Cartier

• Pedro Cabral

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortés

The Northwest Passage was a quick route through North America to:

• Africa

• The North Pole

• East Asia

• The New world

Many voyages were sent out to ____ new lands, or to have settlers live there and establish political control of an area.

• colonize

• conquer

• Conquistador

• Navigation