U1: 2E Mastery Check

Which of the following was a reason for European exploration?

• Need for resources

• Avoiding wars

• Building castles

• Learning new languages

What was one of the goals of European explorers in finding new lands?

• To find gold

• To make friends

• To learn to cook

• To build schools

Why did European explorers want to find a faster route to India and China?

• To trade for spices and silk

• To go on vacation

• To learn new languages

• To build new cities

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European exploration?

• Need for resources

• Find gold

• More land

• Avoiding wars

Who were the Vikings?

• Farmers and traders from Asia

• Sailors and warriors from Scandinavia

• Explorers and merchants from Africa

• Knights and nobles from Europe

Where were the Vikings the first Europeans to reach?

• South America

• Australia

• North America

• Antarctica

In which year did the Vikings reach Newfoundland, Canada?

• 1492 C.E.

• 1066 C.E.

• 932 C.E.

• 1200 C.E.

What did the Vikings find in Newfoundland, Canada?

• Gold, spices, silk

• Grapes, timber, furs

• Diamonds, pearls, ivory

• Oil, coal, iron

Who sent Christopher Columbus on his voyage?

• Italy

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What was Christopher Columbus trying to reach on his voyage?

• Africa

• Australia

• Asia

• America