Spanish Exploration Quiz

What region on this map was explored and settled by the Spanish?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Spanish explorers and conquistadors claimed vast areas of land in the New World searching for gold. When they did not discover gold in the area of South Carolina, what did they do instead to make money?

• They established a large shipbuilding industry.

• They began mining for other minerals such as coal and diamonds.

• They set up encomiendas and started farming cash crops.

• They conquered land and then sold it to the native population.

As a result of explorations by Spain, France, and England, what led to the destruction of the native populations in the area of South Carolina?

• disease

• overcrowding

• starvation

• war

Why did European settlers in the New World import slaves from Africa?

• Settlers refused to use Native Americans as laborers.

• African slaves were better skilled than Native Americans.

• Disease killed many Native Americans being used as labor.

• Native Americans were more willing to work with African slaves.

The Spanish are known for exploring the New World for "Glory, God, and Gold." What fact best supports the "god" element of their quest?

• Early Spanish explorers forced natives to deliver a set amount of gold or face physical punishments.

• Spanish missionaries worked to convert natives on the encomiendas.

• The Spanish transferred a complex social system to the New World.

• Spain was one of the most powerful nations in Europe at the time.

What region on this map was explored and settled by a group that was mainly interested in trading furs and searching for the Northwest Passage?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which statement describes the experience of French explorers to the New World?

• They were looking for the Northwest Passage and established good trading relations with the Native Americans.

• They were looking for gold and established the first permanent settlements in South Carolina.

• They were searching for good farmland and established missions along the Pacific coast.

• They were seeking religious freedom and established settlements in New England.

Which number correctly identifies the location of the British colonies?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What was England's primary motivation for exploring the North American continent and establishing colonies in the region?

• to spread Protestant religions to the inhabitants of the continent

• to gain wealth and remain competitive with other European nations

• to conduct scientific research on new forms of plants and wildlife

• to spread the ideas of democracy and self-government

Which group was most likely to oppose the action described in this excerpt?

• Spanish priests; they viewed the Native Americans as equals to white settlers.

• French traders; they maintained good trade relationships with Native Americans.

• English settlers; they needed Native Americans as labor on plantations.

• Dutch explorers; they used Native Americans as guides to navigate the continent.