European Exploration

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason why European countries began sending explorers to the new world?
- They wanted to find new land and expand their power across the Atlantic Ocean.
- They wanted to form alliances with Native Americans.
- They wanted to find natural resources that could be sold in Europe.
- They wanted to share Christianity with the Native Americans.

Back

They wanted to form alliances with Native Americans.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an obstacle explorers faced when traveling to and exploring the new world? Fear of the unknown, Lack of supplies, Disease and starvation, Lack of support from the king and queen

Back

Lack of support from the king and queen

Front

Which country did Francisco Coronado claim land for?

Back

Spain

Front

What did Francisco Coronado go searching for?

Back

Seven Golden Cities

Front

Where did Christopher Columbus land when he arrived in the Americas? Options: Mexico, Florida, Canada, Bahamas

Back

Bahamas

Front

Where did John Cabot explore?

Back

Canada

Front

Which Native American civilization lived in central Mexico and fought with Hernan Cortes?

Back

Aztec

Front

Which explorer is credited for being the first to circumnavigate (travel all the way around) the world?

Back

Magellan

Front

What year did Columbus arrive in the Americas?

Back

1492

Front

What was Columbus looking for when he left Spain?

Back

Western route to Asia