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European Exploration and Colonization Quiz

Authored by Shanon Urquhart

Social Studies

11th Grade

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European Exploration and Colonization Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did religious conflicts (Spanish Reconquista, the Protestant Reformation, and the Counter-Reformation) impact European exploration and colonization?

They led to the decline of European exploration.

They had no impact on European exploration.

They encouraged European nations to explore and colonize new lands.

They resulted in the isolation of European countries.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an astrolabe used for?

To measure time

To navigate using the stars

To communicate over long distances

To predict weather patterns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a compass?

To measure altitude

To show direction

To calculate speed

To determine temperature

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following traits best describe Christopher Columbus?

Cautious, reserved, indecisive

Visionary, persuasive, persistent

Timid, passive, indifferent

Reckless, impulsive, stubborn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who sponsored Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's expedition?

Portuguese King

Spanish Viceroy of New Spain

French Governor

English Monarch

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trait is associated with Columbus?

Opportunistic, ambitious

Bold, adaptive

Visionary, persistent

Cautious, reserved

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer's aim included the Fountain of Youth?

Columbus

Ponce de León

Vázquez de Coronado

Magellan

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