Explorers and Colonies of North America

What was one of the key technological developments that made sea exploration possible?

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The compass

• The telegraph

What was a primary aim of European explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• To establish trade routes to Asia

• To find new sources of gold

• To spread democracy

• To create new languages

Who was responsible for the founding of the colony of Pennsylvania?

• John Smith

• Roger Williams

• William Penn

• Lord Baltimore

Which religious group was associated with the founding of Massachusetts?

• Quakers

• Puritans

• Catholics

• Anglicans

Which nation was NOT involved in the competition for North America?

• English

• French

• Portuguese

• Dutch

Which explorer is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and discovery of the Americas in 1492?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernán Cortés

What was a major obstacle faced by early European explorers?

• Lack of interest in exploration

• Hostile weather conditions

• Overabundance of maps

• Excessive funding

Who founded the colony of Maryland?

• John Winthrop

• William Bradford

• Lord Baltimore

• Roger Williams

Which colony was known for its Quaker religious influence?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania

Which European nation was a competitor in North America and known for its fur trade?

• Spanish

• French

• English

• Dutch