Exploration and Colonization Quiz

Why did Europeans explore during the Age of Exploration?

• To find new trade routes

• To spread religion

• To conquer new lands

• All of the above

Who was a major explorer during the Age of Exploration?

• Christopher Columbus

• Albert Einstein

• George Washington

• Isaac Newton

What was one effect of European colonization on the world?

• Increased trade

• Decreased population

• Less cultural exchange

• Fewer resources

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade agreement

• The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases

• A war between nations

• A cultural festival

True or False: The Aztec civilization was known for its advanced architecture.

• True

• False

True or False: The Maya civilization was located in North America.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: The Inca civilization is known for its (a)   achievements.

What is one major impact of trade on global convergences?

What does the term 'convergence' refer to in the context of cultures?

One example of a key vocabulary word we studied is ______.