Reasons for Exploration

What religion did European explorers want to spread?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Church of England

What was the initial reason for European Exploration?

• To claim land

• To spread religion

• To find gold

• To find a faster trade route to Asia

Increase wealth, raw materials, gold and other precious metals, trade routes (Northwest Passage)

• Economic Reasons for Exploration

• Political Reasons for Exploration

• Religious Reasons for Exploration

Spread religion, convert others to Christianity, God

• Economic Reasons for Exploration

• Political Reasons for Exploration

• Religious Reasons for Exploration

Expand empires, claim territory, more land=more power, glory

• Economic Reasons for Exploration

• Political Reasons for Exploration

• Religious Reasons for Exploration

Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which reason best completes this list?

• To spread democratic ideals

• To improve efficiency in manufacturing

• To locate potential military allies

• To claim new territory

What was one of the main economic reasons for European exploration during the Age of Discovery?

• To find new spices and trade goods

• To spread Christianity

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To escape religious persecution

Which technological advancement significantly aided European explorers in navigation?

• The printing press

• The astrolabe

• The steam engine

• The telegraph

What was a major political motivation for European nations to explore and colonize new lands?

• To establish new trade routes

• To spread democracy

• To gain power and prestige

• To find new allies