European Exploration

What common motives did the European explorers have?

• Find wealth

• Find the Northwest Passage

• Learn new cultures

• The desire for cheaper spices

Which European explorer explored for the Spanish?

• Pizzaro

• Cabot

• Hudson

• Fontenette

What land did the Spanish claim?

• Florida

• Louisiana

• Kansas

• Arizona

What was North America like before European exploration and colonization?

• North America was a desolate land with no resources
• North America was a barren wasteland with no human inhabitants
• North America was inhabited by diverse indigenous cultures with established civilizations.

• North America was ruled by a single unified government

Which areas did the French explorers claim for France?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Texas

• Quebec, Canada

Which is NOT a challenge the Spanish experienced during exploration?

• Navigational difficulties and harsh weather conditions.

• Competition from other European nations.

• Lack of interest in new trade routes and resources.

•  Conflicts with indigenous populations.

Which words or phrases represent the term maritime ?

• rocky

• landlocked
• arid

• oceanic

Which terms or phrases relate to the Dutch exploration efforts in North America?

• Gold

• Fur Trade

• New York Harbor

• Silver

Who did the English hire to explore for their country?

• Pizzaro

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

What is the name of the English settlement?

• Jamestown

• Flordia

• Houma

• New Amsterdam