European Exploration Motivations and Impacts

European exploration was driven by the quest for wealth, power, and religious conversion. Urbanization and commerce shifted power to the middle class, necessitating new markets and resources. Technological advancements like the compass and caravel facilitated exploration. Nation states sought glory and defense through colonies. Mercantilism emphasized self-sufficiency and colonial resources. Religious motives aimed to convert Native Americans, establishing missions as centers of influence.

What were the primary motivations for European exploration during the 1400s to 1600s?

• Need to establish new trade routes with Asia

• Search for new agricultural lands

• Escape from political turmoil in Europe

• Desire for new sources of wealth, increased power, and religious conversion

How did urbanization contribute to the drive for exploration?

• It created a demand for new markets and raw materials

• It resulted in the decline of commerce

• It weakened the middle class

• It led to a decrease in population in cities

Which technological advancement was NOT mentioned as aiding European exploration?

• The compass

• The sextant

• The caravel

• The steam engine

What was the significance of the caravel in European exploration?

• It was the first ship to use steam power

• It was the largest ship of its time

• It allowed for better navigation against the wind

• It was used primarily for fishing

How did the rise of nation-states influence European exploration?

• It decreased competition among European powers

• It resulted in the isolation of European countries

• It encouraged the establishment of colonies for national glory

• It led to the decline of colonial expansion

Which colony was named after King Louis XIV?

• Philippines

• Louisiana

• Virginia

• New Amsterdam

What is the main economic principle associated with mercantilism?

• Nations should avoid accumulating gold and silver

• Nations should acquire colonies for resources and markets

• Nations should export raw materials

• Nations should import as much as possible

How did mercantilism affect the relationship between European countries and their colonies?

• Colonies were encouraged to become independent

• Colonies were primarily used for military purposes

• Colonies were allowed to trade freely with other nations

• Colonies were used as markets for finished goods

What was a religious motivation for European exploration?

• To establish new religious sects in Europe

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To escape religious persecution in Europe

• To learn about Native American religions

How did some Native Americans respond to European religious efforts?

• They were indifferent to European religions

• Some adopted Christianity, while others pretended to

• They all converted to Christianity

• They universally rejected Christianity