How and Why Europeans Came to the Americas. (sections 1-6)

What tool did European explorers use to determine their direction during the Age of Exploration?

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Sextant

• Telescope

Which star was commonly used by sailors to measure latitude with an astrolabe?

• The Sun

• The North Star

• Sirius

• The Moon

Explain how an astrolabe helps sailors determine their position at sea.

• It measures the distance traveled.

• It measures the angle of a star above the horizon.

• It shows the direction of the wind.

• It calculates the speed of the ship.

What was the primary reason European rulers funded explorations to the Americas?

• To find new spices

• To spread democracy

• To increase their supply of gold and silver

• To discover new animals

Describe the role of maps during the Age of Exploration.

• They were used to predict weather patterns.

• They helped explorers navigate and identify new lands.

• They were used to communicate with native peoples.

• They were used to record the number of ships.

What did European explorers often plant to claim new lands for their country?

• A tree

• A flag

• A cross

• A stone

How did the compass help explorers during their voyages?

• It showed the distance to the destination.

• It indicated the direction the ship was heading.

• It measured the depth of the ocean.

• It calculated the time of arrival.

What was the significance of the letter "F" on Spanish flags during explorations?

• It stood for "Freedom."

• It represented King Ferdinand.

• It symbolized "Fortune."

• It indicated "Faith."

Why were Bibles carried by European explorers during their voyages?

• To use as a map

• To convert people to Christianity

• To trade with native peoples

• To record their journeys

Discuss the impact of European exploration on native populations in the Americas.

• It led to the development of new languages.

• It resulted in the enslavement of native peoples.

• It caused the extinction of many animal species.

• It improved the health of native populations.