Challenges and Concepts in Early Exploration

The video introduces vocabulary related to early exploration of the Americas, focusing on words like motivation, competition, empire, navigation, obstacle, interaction, conquest, indigenous, and infectious. Each term is explained with examples and context, helping students understand their meanings and relevance to historical exploration.

What is a key reason that motivated early explorers to embark on their journeys?

• To learn new languages

• To find new friends

• To become rich and famous

• To escape from their countries

How can competition be best described in the context of early exploration?

• A friendly gathering

• A contest to see who is the best

• A cooperative effort

• A peaceful negotiation

What does the term 'empire' refer to?

• A single city

• A small village

• All the land a nation controls

• A group of explorers

Which tool was used by sailors to help with navigation?

• Compass

• Sextant

• Map

• Telescope

What is an example of an obstacle faced by sailors during exploration?

• Disease and starvation

• Learning new languages

• Finding new friends

• Building new ships

What does the term 'interaction' mean in the context of explorers and Native Americans?

• A written agreement

• A one-sided conversation

• An exchange of ideas or products

• A silent observation

What does 'conquest' involve?

• Exploring new lands

• Taking over another society

• Building new cities

• Trading goods

What does 'indigenous' mean?

• Foreign to an area

• Artificially introduced

• Natural to an area

• Rarely found

Which of the following is an example of an indigenous animal to Australia?

• Kangaroo

• Elephant

• Polar bear

• Penguin

What is an example of an infectious disease that affected Native Americans?

• Measles

• Smallpox

• Chickenpox

• Malaria