Age of Exploration Test #2

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What were the 3 “G’s” of European exploration in North America? (choose all that apply)

• To be remembered or famous.
• For money and riches
• Because they wanted to share their religion.
• they wanted to go the their own kind of church
• new lands

What was another benefit of discovering new lands?

• conflict with Native Americans
• so they would encounter physical barriers in the land
• so they would be able to get lost on the open seas finding a new route
• so they could find valuable resources for their sponsor countries

Which of the following was NOT a major obstacle for the explorers?

• lack of food and supplies
• fear of the unknown
• Climate differences
• money to fund the exploration

Where did Columbus think he landed and where did he actual land.

• Asia, Africa
• America, Indiana
• Indies, Americas
• Indies, Africa

The Europeans and Native Americans worked together and got along for the benefit of both groups. This is called _______________________.

• conflict
• cooperation
• communication
• comparison

Sometimes the Europeans and Native Americans had differences and disagreed due to differences in language, culture, and beliefs. This is called _______________________.

• conflict
• cooperation
• communication
• comparison

What was Christopher Columbus’ sponsor country?

• England
• France
• Spain
• Holland

What was Henry Hudson’s sponsor country?

• England
• France
• Spain
• Holland

Which of the following was an accomplishment of exploration?

• goods and ideas were exchanged
• new diseases killed people
• difficulty adjusting to climate
• the Native Americans got sick