Exploration and Early Colonialism

What body of water is east of the state of Texas?

• Gulf of Mexico
• Caribbean Sea
• Rio Grande

• Atlantic Ocean

What state is west of Texas?

• Oklahoma
• Arkansas
• Louisiana
• New Mexico

The land between Russia and Alaska that the Native Americans used to cross into the Americas was called…

• Greenland
• Beringia
• Aleutian Islands
• Siberia

What continent does Alaska belong to?

• South America
• North America
• Europe
• Asia

What continent do you currently live in?

• Australia
• North America
• Asia
• Antarctica

What caused Beringia to disappear?

• Human overpopulation in the area.
• Volcanic eruptions in the region.
• Increased animal migration patterns.
• Rising sea levels at the end of the last Ice Age.

What were the Native Americans following across Beringia?

• Herds of large game animals
• Fruits and vegetables
• Mountains and valleys
• Rivers and lakes

What did Europeans want to trade with India and China?

• Wool, glass, and livestock.
• Spices, silk.

• Cotton, tea, and rubber.
• Gems, electronics, and machinery.

Why did Christopher Columbus sail to the Americas?

• To explore new lands for colonization.
• To escape political turmoil in Europe.
• To find a westward route to Asia for trade.
• To find gold and treasure in the Americas.

Did people know the Earth was round in 1492?

• Yes, educated people knew the Earth was round in 1492.
• Educated people were unsure about the Earth's shape in 1492.
• Only sailors thought the Earth was round in 1492.
• No, everyone believed the Earth was flat in 1492.