Age of Exploration

Which of the following was a long-term impact of the Columbian Exchange on global farming?

• Maize (corn) from the Americas helped people in Europe have more food.

• European farming in the Americas caused plants to disappear.

• The exchange of crops didn't change the world's food supply.

• Native American farming methods became popular in Europe.

Which of the following was a result of European exploration in the Americas?

• The spread of diseases to Native American populations

• The end of slavery in the Americas

• The creation of the League of Nations

• The discovery of the Silk Road

During the 1500s, what was the "Northwest Passage" that many European explorers were searching for?

• A sea route around Africa to reach Asia

• An overland route through the Himalayas to reach Asia

• A waterway around South America to reach Asia

• A water route through North America to sail to Asia

Which statement about the Columbian exchange is a fact rather than an opinion?

• The Columbian exchange had a positive effect on the Americas.

• The Columbian exchange benefited Europe more than it benefited the Americas.

• The Columbian exchange brought new foods and products to Europe and the Americas.

• The Columbian exchange created a modern Europe.

Which factor most contributed to the Spanish conquistadors’ ability to conquer the Americas?

• the refusal of the people to obey their leaders

• The Aztecs were already at war with the Olmec

• The Spanish possessed advanced weapons, armor, and military tactics

• The Aztec government was collapsing from internal problems

Why were many European countries so desperate to find a faster way to Asia?

• To convert the peoples of the New World to Christianity

• To get spices and other valuable items from Asian markets.

• To find the fountain of youth.

• To expand the practice of slavery.

How did religion influence Spanish exploration of the Americas?

• The Spanish sought to spread Islam across the Americas.

• Spanish explorers avoided contact with indigenous peoples to preserve their own beliefs.

• The Spanish aimed to convert indigenous populations to Christianity.

• Religion had little impact on Spanish exploration efforts.

How did the quest for power impact European countries during the Age of Exploration?

• They claimed new lands to make their countries bigger and stronger.

• They stopped exploring because they already had enough land.

• They only traded with each other inside Europe.

• They lost interest in building empires overseas.

Why did Spain decide to finance Christopher Columbus’ voyage, compared to other countries at the time?

• Spain wanted new trade routes and more land, while Portugal focused on exploring Africa and Asia.

• Spain wanted to build a stronger army, while France focused on farming.

• Spain wanted to spread its culture, while England avoided exploration.

• Spain wanted gold, while other countries had no interest in trading.

Which statement BEST explains the main difference between how the French and Spanish treated Native Americans?

• The French traded with the native peoples of the Americas, while the Spanish forced them to work.

• The Spanish traded with the native peoples of the Americas, while the French did not.

• The French forced the native peoples of the Americas to work as hunters and farmers.

• The French converted many natives to Christianity, while the Spanish preserved the traditions of the native people.