U1W1: Quiz

European nations like ​ (a)   ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   began exploring in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

• England
• France
• Spain
• China
• USA
• Russia

Europeans were eager to find ____ and other treasures.

• people

• gold

• fruit

• land

They wanted to discover new trade routes for valuable goods like _____. Choose all that apply.

• cotton
• wheat

• spices
• silk

Some Europeans sought to spread their faith, particularly

• Christianity
• Islam
• Hinduism
• Buddhism

The arrival of Europeans introduced new things to the American continent. Categorize the things that were good and bad.

Groups:

(a) Good

,

(b) Bad

• New Animals

• New New New Technology

• New plants

• New Diseases

What was a major economic reasons for European exploration?

• To build new universities

• to find gold and other treasures

• to create new languages.

• to escape the cold

Which of the following was a political reason for European colonization.

• to become the most powerful nation.

• to learn Native American traditions

• to find new friends.

• to discover new animals.

Short Answer: answer using at least 2 to 3 complete sentences.

What was an economic reason Europeans wanted to explore North America

Short Answer: answer using at least 2 to 3 complete sentences.

How did the arrival of Europeans affect the Native Americans? Give 1 positive and 1 negative Impact.

Short Answer: answer using at least 2 to 3 complete sentences.

Would you rather be a European colonist or a Native American during this time? Why?