Unit 1 Topic 1 Early Exploration

Why did European countries begin looking for cheaper and more accessible routes in the East?

• To find a land route to avoid travelling by ship.

• To find land to grow spices themselves

• To establish military dominance in the region
• High costs and dangers associated with existing trade routes to Asia

During the 15th century, what was the most important force driving the world's economy in Europe?

• Gold

• Spices

• Silver

• Silk

What were the main motivations of European explorers when they turned their attention to North America?

Choose 3 answers.

• Seek political alliances
• Find new trade routes to Asia

• Promote cultural exchange
• Spread Christianity

• Acquire wealth and resources

What motivated the rulers of Spain and Portugal to convert indigenous populations?

• Economic gain

• Religious zeal

• Political power

• Cultural exchange

Europeans were trying to find a water route to __________________, they thought that this would make their country rich with its silk, spices, and treasures. 

• Asia
• America
• Antartica
• Australia

Columbus went _____________ from Europe to try to reach Asia. 

• north
• south
• east
• west

What are the three main motivations of European Exploration?

• Religion

• Wealth

• Expansion

• Glory

Match the explorer with the areas they explored.

Groups:

(a) Samuel de Champlain

,

(b) Jacques Cartier

,

(c) Henry Hudson

,

(d) Hernando De Soto

• New York & Canada

• St. Lawrence River & Cape Cod

• Quebec

• Florida & Southeast North America

Match the Explorer with the area that they explored.

Groups:

(a) Christopher Columbus

,

(b) Amerigo Vespucci

,

(c) Ferdinand Magellan

,

(d) John Cabot

• Hispaniola

• Canada

• Caribbean & South America

• Southern Tip of South America; Circumnavigated globe.

Match the explorer with the country that they sailed for.

Groups:

(a) Spain

,

(b) France

,

(c) England

,

(d) Netherlands

• Henry Hudson (Canada)

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson (New York/Hudson River)

• Christopher Columbus

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernando de Soto