Quiz on Early European Explorers

Risk and Motivation: What motivated early European explorers to undertake dangerous journeys across the ocean, despite the risks involved?

• The search for new trade routes and wealth

• The desire to spread religious beliefs

• The quest for scientific knowledge

• The need to escape political persecution

Impact of Exploration: The arrival of early European explorers in the Americas changed the lives of American Indians in various ways. What were some of the positive and negative effects of this interaction?

• Introduction of new diseases and loss of land

• Advancement in technology and cultural exchange

• Both positive and negative effects

• No significant impact

National Goals: Which of the following best describes the differing goals of Spain, France, and Great Britain in their exploration efforts?

• Spain sought gold and silver, France focused on fur trade, and Great Britain aimed for colonization.

• Spain aimed for religious conversion, France sought spices, and Great Britain wanted to establish trade routes.

• Spain focused on scientific exploration, France aimed for agricultural expansion, and Great Britain sought alliances.

• Spain wanted to establish a military presence, France aimed for cultural exchange, and Great Britain sought independence.

True or False: Early European explorers crossed the ocean without any risks.

• True

• False

True or False: The Spanish explorers were mainly looking for gold and to change the American Indians' religion.

• True

• False

Fill in the Blank: France’s main goal was to find _________ and chances to trade.

• gold

• silver

• spices

• silk

What did early explorers bring back and forth between Europe and the Americas?

• Only animals

• Only gold

• Crops, animals, people, diseases, and ideas

• Only diseases

What did Great Britain hope to gain by claiming land?

• To make friends with American Indians

• To become more powerful

• To find new ways to play games

• To travel to space

Which country’s explorers were fur traders looking for resources?

How did the arrival of European explorers affect American Indians?

• A. Their lives became easier

• B. They had more food to eat

• C. Life became very difficult for them

• D. They made new friends easily