Unit 5 Mid Unit Review

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?

• First to explore South America

• First to explore North America

• First to reach the Pacific Ocean

• First to reach the Atlantic Ocean

What was a reason that many Spanish explorers journeyed to the Americas?

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  They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.

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  They wanted to visit places they read about in their holy books.

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  They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.

• They wanted to learn about the religions followed by American Indians.

Which of the following is one of Hernando de Soto's GREATEST achievements?

• He was the first explorer to sail along the coast of California.

• He explored around New York to find a western trade route to Asia.

• He led the first exploration through Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

• He explored the areas around the Rio Grande and St. Lawrence rivers.

Which country paid for Hernando de Soto's, Christopher Columbus', and Vasco Nunez de Balboa's journeys to North America?

• England

• France

• the Netherlands

• Spain

What was a lasting effect of the voyages of Christopher Columbus?

• His voyages led to peace between Europeans and American Indians.

• His voyages caused many Europeans to settle in the Americas.

  
  

• He started the spice and silk trade between Africans and Europeans.

  
  

• He discovered a northern sea route from Europe to Asia.

  
  

Which effect of European exploration MOST LIKELY caused the American Indian population to decrease?

• the taking of American Indians’ lands

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  the loss of the large buffalo population

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  the introduction of certain diseases to American Indians

• the practice of forcing American Indian children to learn Spanish

How did European explorers hope to get rich in North America?

• by discovering sources of gold and silver

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  by getting jobs in American Indian cities

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  by learning skills from American Indians

• by finding new foods to grow in Europe

Which of the following was one goal of Christopher Columbus?

• to give away land and food

• to find a quicker route to Asia

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  to make friends with the Taino

• to search for the coldest weather

Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

• to find gold

• to claim land for their country

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• to find colder climates

Which environmental challenges did Vasco de Balboa face on his expedition?

• large glaciers

• dense jungles

• cold temperatures

• desert sandstorms