European Exploration Quiz

What phrase do historians use to describe the motives for European exploration?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Wealth, War, and Wisdom

• Power, Peace, and Prosperity

• Land, Love, and Liberty

What did the Portuguese and Spanish promise the Pope?

• To find new trade routes

• To evangelize and colonize new peoples

• To establish new governments

• To build new cities

What was a common goal of European missionaries in the New World?

• To learn new languages

• To spread Christianity

• To establish trade routes

• To find gold

What technologies did Europeans combine to build better ships?

• Chinese and Arab

• Indian and Persian

• African and American

• Turkish and Russian

What did the intense competition between European powers lead to?

• Decreased exploration

• Building of trade networks

• Isolation from other continents

• Peaceful coexistence

Which regions did European states establish colonies in for resources?

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

• Antarctica

What type of crops were grown on plantations in the Americas?

• Wheat, barley, and oats

• Sugar, cotton, and coffee

• Rice, corn, and beans

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers