Based on the map, which claim is most accurate?
Unit 2: European Exploration

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Spanish explorers were the first explorers to arrive in the New World.
The Spanish explored many areas in North and South America.
Answer explanation
This map shows the different exploration routes! The yellow arrows (Spanish) shows the many routes by Spanish explorers.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This map is most useful for...
identifying the areas of the world that were explored by Europeans during the Age of Discovery.
comparing the size of Spanish, French, and Portuguese landholdings in the Americas.
identifying when parts of the New World were settled by European explorers.
Answer explanation
The title helps us to understand that this map shows the different places explored by Europeans.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Early Europeans were motivated to sail to distant lands, so they could bring back riches and wealth to their country. Which of the following was NOT a motivation for early exploration in the Western Hemisphere?
To spread their religious faith of Christianity.
To compete for more, gaining a stronger empire, and becoming superior to other cultures.
To travel to new lands and learn about their culture.
To become economically strong in trade, and obtaining important natural resources such as gold, salt, silver, furs, silk, and spices.
Answer explanation
Europeans did NOT explore to learn about other cultures.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what ways did the Native Americans and the Europeans cooperate with each other?
Native Americans and Europeans shared their technologies and ways of transportation with each other.
Native Americans allowed all Europeans to live among their tribes peacefully.
Europeans forced the Native Americans to become Christians.
Answer explanation
Europeans and Native Americans shared technology and products with one another (canoes, jewels, etc.).
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following made a huge impact on the number of Native American deaths after the Europeans came to North America.
Malaria, caused by mosquito bites
Not being able to communicate in the same language
Disease that was brought over from Europe
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which was NOT an accomplishment of European exploration?
Helped Native American civilizations to grow
Improved ships and navigational tools
Claimed land in North America
Exchanged ideas and goods
7.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Europeans traveled __________ to reach the New World. (Choose a direction: east, west, north, south)
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