Exploration

During which centuries did the Age of Exploration take place?

• 12th and 13th centuries

• 15th and 17th centuries

• 18th and 19th centuries

• 10th and 11th centuries

Answer explanation

The Age of Exploration occurred primarily during the 15th to 17th centuries, marked by European global exploration, including voyages by figures like Columbus and Magellan, leading to significant cultural exchanges and colonization.

Fill in the blank: The Age of Exploration is also sometimes called the Age of ________.

• Discovery

• Enlightenment

• Revolution

• Industry

Answer explanation

The Age of Exploration is often referred to as the Age of Discovery because it was marked by extensive exploration and the discovery of new lands and sea routes, significantly expanding the known world.

The French traded beaver fur and made Native Americans their business partners and allies.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is true. The French engaged in the fur trade with Native Americans, forming partnerships that were beneficial for both parties, particularly in the exchange of beaver fur.

What was the goal of Spanish Conquistadors when they conquered the Native Americans of the New World?

• Searching for gold and silver

• Establishing peaceful trade relations

• Spreading democracy and equality

• Learning native languages and customs

Answer explanation

The primary goal of Spanish Conquistadors was to find gold and silver, which drove their expeditions and conquests in the New World, rather than establishing trade, spreading democracy, or learning native cultures.

What was one way Spain and France tried to spread their religion in the New World?

• By building missions to convert native peoples to Catholicism.

• By trading weapons with native peoples.

• By teaching native peoples to speak English.

• By establishing Protestant churches.

Answer explanation

Spain and France built missions in the New World to convert native peoples to Catholicism, which was a primary method of spreading their religion. This approach focused on religious education and cultural assimilation.

The English explored and colonized which parts of North America? (Select all that apply)

The French explored and colonized which parts of North America? (Select all that apply)

The Spanish explored and colonized which parts of North America? (Select all that apply)

What was the term for the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World

• Columbian Exchange

• Encomienda System

• Dutch Golden Age

• European Exploration

Answer explanation

The term 'Columbian Exchange' refers to the extensive transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World following Columbus's voyages.

Sailed for Spain; Encountered America looking for Asia in 1492

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco de Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

Answer explanation

Christopher Columbus sailed for Spain in 1492, seeking a westward route to Asia but instead encountered the Americas, making him a key figure in the Age of Exploration.