How Europe Changed the World

What primarily drove European explorers to venture into new territories?

• Scientific curiosity

• Economic gains and trade opportunities

• Religious missions

• Political alliances

Which two countries were the pioneers in seeking new trade routes?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and England

• Germany and Italy

• Netherlands and Belgium

What was the primary reason for the European exploration era?

• To map the unknown world

• To find new lands for settlement

• To spread European culture

• To seek wealth through trade

What was Columbus's initial goal when he set sail westward?

• To spread Christianity

• To find a new continent

• To claim lands for Spain

• To reach the Indies by a new route

What marked the beginning of European imperialism in the new world?

• The establishment of trade routes

• Columbus's claim of land for Spain

• The discovery of precious metals

• The division of the world between Spain and Portugal

Why did Europeans believe they could claim lands in the new world?

• Because of the lack of resistance from the natives

• Because they discovered the lands first

• Because of a mandate from the Pope

• Because of their superior technology

How did Columbus's view of the indigenous people influence European actions?

• Led to peaceful trade relations

• Justified the claiming and conquest of lands

• Encouraged cultural exchanges

• Ignited a wave of exploration

How did Spain and Portugal resolve their potential conflicts over new lands?

• By ignoring each other's claims

• By forming an alliance

• By going to war

• By drawing lines to divide the world

What was the significance of the Portuguese nautical Atlas?

• It showed the Portuguese view of the new world

• It was used for educational purposes

• It was a detailed navigation tool

• It depicted the division of the world

What did the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish?

• Divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe

• Ended a war between Spain and Portugal

• Established a trade agreement

• Formed a military alliance