North American Exploration and Colonization

The word "mercantilism" means using something, like a colony, in order to make the "mother country" more​ (a)   ​ ​ ​

• money
• power
• land
• population

What country was leading the way in traveling by ship across the oceans to reach India and China?​ (a)  

• Portugal
• Spain
• France
• England

The Moors were defeated in ​(city) (a)   by the​ (group of people) (b)   after​ 700 ​ (c)   of fighting.

• Granada
• Spanish
• years
• Spain
• Portugal
• months
• Africa
• days
• weeks
• Barcelona

During Columbus' time, people understood that the world was round.

• True

• False

Why did European countries start exploring new trade routes in the 15th century?

• To increase their wealth

• To learn new languages

• To find new friends

• To escape the cold weather

What were the three main motivations for Spanish exploration?

• Gold, Glory, and God

• Fur, Fish, and Friends

• Land, Love, and Luck

• Peace, Power, and Prosperity

Which of the following was NOT a reason that French established colonies in the New World?

• friends

• fur

• fish

• food

How did the French approach colonization differently from the Spanish?

• They established large settlements

• They searched for the Northwest Passage

• They formed alliances with Native Americans

• They focused on converting Native Americans to Christianity

Which three countries established colonies in the New World?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

• Canada

What was one of the main reasons British settlers moved to colonial America?

• To learn new farming techniques

• To discover new animals

• To find new spices

• To escape religious persecution