Three Worlds Meet- Lesson 2

What is a caravel?

• A large warship from the 18th century

• A small sailing ship from the 15th and 16th century

• A type of ancient Roman chariot

• A modern cruise ship

What does it mean to colonize?

• To build a new city

• To take over an area or people

• To plant crops in a new land

• To explore unknown territories

What did European explorers and merchants do in the Carolinas in the following decades after reaching North America?

• Avoided the region

• Traveled through the region

• Established a military base

• Ignored the region

What was the long-term effect of Verrazano's exploration on the Carolinas?

• It remained isolated

• It became a center for European activity

• It was abandoned

• It became a desert

What did Verrazano's exploration not focus on?

• The land

• The people

• An easy sailing route

• Establishing a colony

Which goods did Italian merchants grow rich from selling?

• Gold and silver

• Wool and cotton

• Silk and spices

• Iron and coal

What was one effect of the growth of universities in Europe?

• Decrease in scientific discoveries

• Isolation of scientists

• Sharing of discoveries among scientists

• Decline in art and culture

What role did trade play in Europe during the 15th century?

• It decreased wealth

• It isolated Europe from other cultures

• It created centers of wealth

• It led to a decline in agriculture

What was a key outcome of Europeans rediscovering ancient texts?

• Loss of interest in science

• New ideas about science and art

• Decline in technological advances

• Isolation from other cultures

What is the primary reason West Africa is one of the warmest places in the world?

• Its proximity to the equator

• Its high altitude

• Its dense forests

• Its coastal location