USI.4 Explorers Review

Which explorer claimed land in the southwest United States for Spain?

• Francisco Coronado
• Samuel de Champlain
• John Cabot
• Robert La Salle

Complete the analogy.
______________ are to trading posts as the
English are to establishing settlements.

• The Spanish
• The French
• The Portueguese
• The Irish

Which was NOT an area of conflict between the American Indians and Europeans?

• Competition for trade
• Difference in cultures
• Disease
• Crops

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

• To reduce overpopulation in Europe

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance

• To profit from trading in furs and other goods

• To create joint ventures with other European powers

What was the primary reason that European explorers had for wanting to explore new land?

• They were searching for an all-water route to Asia to acquire silks and spices.

• They wanted to practice their navigating skills.

• They wanted to spread their religion to Asia.

• They wanted to spread their ideas about government with the Native Americans.

Which of the following were reasons for Spanish exploration of the New World? Choose all the apply

• To spread Christianity

• To grow their wealth and find gold

• To expand their empire

• To become really good friends with the Native Americans

What continent do Spain, France, and England (Britain) belong to?

• Europe

• South America

• Australia

• Asia

REASONS FOR EUROPEAN EXPLORATION

1. To find new sea routes to India and China
2. To fin gold, silver, and other treasure
3. ________________________________________ ?

• to spread democratic ideas

• to improve efficiency in manufacturing

• to locate potential military allies

• to claim new territory

When did Columbus reach the New World?

• 1492
• 1493
• 1997
• 1491

Who claimed Quebec for France?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Ponce de Leon

• Jacques Cartier

• Amerigo Vespucci