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European Exploration and Early Americas

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This plant allowed Native American populations to grow in North America

a)

potato

b)

corn

c)

wheat

d)

carrot

2.

The main animal used for food and clothing in South America was the

a)

llama

b)

buffalo

c)

horse

d)

cow

3.

The main animal used in North America for food and clothing was the

a)

llama

b)

buffalo

c)

horse

d)

cow

4.

The main plant used for food in South America was the

a)

carrot

b)

potato

c)

corn

d)

pepper

5.

What was the main reason Europeans began exploring in the 1400s?

a)

To find a trade route to Asia

b)

To find the Americas

c)

To fight the Chinese

d)

To discover new lands

6.

What were Europeans most interested from Asia?

a)

Spices

b)

Jewelry

c)

Gold

d)

Pasta

7.

Cartography is

a)

the science of drawing maps

b)

the science of sailing

c)

the science of discovering gold

d)

the science of swimming

8.

The boat used by most explorers during the 1500s was called a

a)

yacht

b)

schooner

c)

caravel

d)

steam boat

9.

The period of knowledge and exploration in Europe between 1500-1700 was known as the

a)

Renaissance

b)

Crusades

c)

Middle Ages

d)

Dark Ages

10.

Select TWO ANSWERS: Which two were important tools for explorers during the 1500s??

a)

compass

b)

steam boat

c)

Google Maps

d)

astrolabe