The Age of Exploration

Why were European traders trying to avoid land travel to Asia?

• To avoid mountains and theft

• To enjoy the scenic views

• To meet new people

• To explore new cultures

Identify three examples of goods and products that Europeans wanted from Asia.

• Silk, spices, porcelain

• Gold, silver, diamonds

• Wool, cotton, leather

• Iron, coal, timber

How did Native Americans use the natural world to their advantage?

• By building skyscrapers

• By using wood for houses and tools

• By creating artificial lakes

• By constructing highways

What does the word 'economic' relate to?

• Money

• Sports

• Art

• Music

What are the two major reasons why Europeans traveled to North America?

• Religion and economics

• Adventure and exploration

• Art and culture

• Science and technology

Describe three religious reasons why Europeans came to North America.

• To convert Native Americans, spread Christianity, religious freedom

• To learn new languages, study wildlife, enjoy the weather

• To build castles, create art, write literature

• To trade spices, find gold, build ships

What three European countries settled most of North America?

• Spain, England, France

• Portugal, Italy, Germany

• Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark

• Russia, Sweden, Norway

Which four natural resources did Europeans search for in North America?

• Fur, animals, gold, lumber

• Oil, coal, diamonds, spices

• Cotton, silk, tea, coffee

• Iron, copper, salt, sugar

How were Native Americans' lives changed after Europeans arrived in North America?

• They gained independence and freedom

• They experienced both negative and positive changes

• They were unaffected by European arrival

• They became rulers of new territories

What do the “many arms” of Europe represent?

• Europe's isolation from the world

• Europe's power and influence growing throughout the world

• Europe's decline in global affairs

• Europe's focus on internal development