Europeans Explore the East

Portugal and other European countries such as Spain, Demark, England etc. were determined to find what?

• To find food and water.

• To take over each other civilizations.

• To go to war with each other.

• To find a new and faster water route to Asia.

What did Christopher Columbus believe about sailing to Asia?

• He believed he could find a new boat.

• He did this for his own enjoyment.

• He believed this was a more direct way than going around Africa.

• He believed he could find a new species of fish.

Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia, was called the ___________________ by Europeans.

• colony

• conquistador

• contagious disease

• East Indies

Why did the rulers of Spain want a shorter route to the East Indies?

• to practice fighting wars

• to study a different culture

• to send away their prisoners

• to get skills and spices

I am an Italian sailor, I looked for a faster water route to Asia.

• Bartolome de Las Casas

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

Why did the Dutch need to find another route to the Spice Islands ?

• Because they were not prepared for altercations with other Western nations .

• They wanted to make the voyage shorter .

• Because the Spanish and British were having a war over the area.

• Because the Portuguese controlled the Strait of Malacca .

What did John Cabot do in addition to exploring the area that is now eastern Canada?

• He sailed to South America.

• He explored part of what is today called the New England states.

• He discovered the Mississippi River.

• He circumnavigated the globe.

In which century (time span) did MAJOR changes start happening for exploration and trade?

• 2000's

• 1700's

• 1400's

• 1800's

Which CONTINENT did the Europeans have a strong trade with?

• North America

• Asia

• Australia

• Spain

What was Columbus's goal for exploration?

• To find a new religion

• To find a new route to Australia

• To find a new route to Asia

• To trade fur with Native Americans