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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
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Class
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1.
Leif Eriksson was a ________ explorer.
a)
Spanish
b)
English
c)
French
d)
Viking
2.
In the image, the pictures show 16th century sailors using tools of the trade. These sailors are pointing these tools at the sky to help them:
a)
sail against the wind
b)
increase speed
c)
send out a warning
d)
navigate their ship
3.
In addition to the items shown in the image, which of the following made it much easier for the early explorers to travel from one place to another?
a)
an odometer
b)
an abacus
c)
a compass
d)
a musket
4.
What is the name of the time period between the 15th and 17th centuries in which Europeans travelled in search of new trade routes, lands, and goods?
a)
Age of Treasure
b)
Age of Adventure
c)
Age of Exploration
d)
Age of Navigation
5.
After the Vikings, John Cabot became the first explorer to _________. Look at the map for a clue.
a)
arrive on the mainland of North America
b)
cross the equator
c)
arrive in South America
d)
sail around the world
6.
Which country was the first to seek a water route to Asia?
a)
Spain
b)
Portugal
c)
England
d)
France
7.
Christopher Columbus is often credited with being the first European to "discover" the New World in 1492. According to the map, who was the first to arrive in the New World?
a)
the Vikings
b)
John Cabot
c)
Amerigo Vespucci
d)
the map does not show the "New World"
8.
John Cabot claimed lands for _________.
a)
Spain
b)
Portugal
c)
England
d)
France
9.
Hernando de Soto explored the southeastern United States (Florida) and claimed lands for _______.
a)
Spain
b)
Portugal
c)
England
d)
France
10.
Robert LaSalle claimed lands along the ________ for France.
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Mississippi River
d)
Ashley River
11.
Since Spain was in competition with Portugal, Spain sent __________ to find a faster water route to the Far East.
a)
Prince Henry
b)
Bartolomeu Dias
c)
Leif Eriksson
d)
Christopher Columbus
12.
In order to arrive in the New World, all of the explorers had to cross the ___________.
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Bering Strait
c)
Atlantic Ocean
d)
Pacific Ocean
13.
The map shows the early exchanges between Europe and the New World. Things like rice, clothing, horses, and diseases traveled along which arrow?
a)
Arrow A
b)
Arrow B
14.
Along which arrow would corn, potatoes, peanuts, and squash have traveled?
a)
Arrow A
b)
Arrow B
15.
The map of Magellan's voyage shows that his crew successfully:
a)
reached the South Pole
b)
crossed the mainland of Asia
c)
landed in the United States
d)
sailed around the world
16.
The exchanges between Europe and the New World did not always benefit both areas. In what way was the exchange hurtful?
a)
Native Americans introduced diseases to the Europeans.
b)
Europeans introduced new diseases to the Native Americans.
c)
Native Americans introduced deadly poisons to the Europeans.
d)
Europeans introduced deadly poisons to the Native Americans.
17.
What motivated Europeans to explore and settle new territory?
a)
economic gain through land and goods (gold)
b)
escape from religious persecution (God)
c)
competition with other countries (glory)
d)
all of the above
18.
What Asian goods were highly valued and could be brought to Europe to sell for a huge profit?
a)
spices
b)
navigation equipment
c)
gold
d)
ships
19.
The exchange of plants, animals, and disease is referred to as ___________.
a)
the Spanish Exchange
b)
the African Exchange
c)
the Columbian Exchange
d)
the Native American Exchange
20.
Diseases carried by the explorers such as measles, smallpox, and malaria killed many _________.
a)
Colonists
b)
African slaves
c)
Spanish explorers
d)
Native Americans
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