Exploration and Impact: The European Journey to the Americas

Who sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage to find a new route to Asia?

• The Medici Family

• King Louis XIV

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

What did Amerigo Vespucci contribute to European exploration?

• He found a sea route to India

• He suggested the lands Columbus found were part of a new continent

• He was the first to circumnavigate the globe

• He discovered the Pacific Ocean

Which explorer was the first to see the Pacific Ocean from the American continent?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

What was the primary goal of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

• To explore the coast of Africa

• To claim lands for Spain

• To discover the Americas

• To find a westward route to Asia

What percentage of the indigenous population is estimated to have declined due to diseases brought by Europeans?

• Up to 90%

• About 50%

• Around 30%

• Nearly 70%

How did European exploration affect indigenous peoples' lives?

• Increased trade opportunities

• Technological advancements

• Forced labor and cultural disruption

• Improved healthcare systems

How did European colonizers often view indigenous cultures?

• As superior and technologically advanced

• As equals to be learned from

• As potential trading partners

• As primitive and in need of civilization

What was one significant outcome of the European exploration of the Americas?

• The end of the Atlantic slave trade

• Immediate peace between different cultures

• The rise of colonial empires

• The establishment of democratic governments

What lasting impact did European exploration have on the Americas?

• Uninterrupted peace and prosperity

• The blending of cultures and societies

• A decrease in global trade

• The eradication of all indigenous cultures

What did the Colombian Exchange introduce to Europe?

• Potatoes and corn

• Rice and wheat

• Coffee and tea

• Silk and spices