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Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Why were European Explorers looking for a water route to Asia?
to set up colonies in Asia and force the people living there to be slaves
to find a quicker and cheaper route to trade with people in Asia
to share new military technology with the people of Asia
to spread their religious beliefs to the people of Asia
Which statement explains the relationship of nations such as Portugal, Spain, France, and England during the Age of Exploration?
The nations worked together to find the best route to the New World.
The nations put their money together to fund a few explorers.
The nations agreed to share any gold and other wealth that were discovered.
The nations were in competition to find the best trade routes and gain wealth.
Why did Great Britain (England) begin exploring America?
They wanted to spread democracy to the Native Americans.
They wanted to find valuable gold and silver discovered by the Spanish.
They wanted to prevent the French from expanding their fur trade.
They wanted to use Native Americans as slaves in Europe.
What role did technology play in the European exploration of America?
Advancements in technology inspired a time of peace in Europe.
Trade with North America gave Europeans more advanced technology.
Advancements in technology made it easier for explorers to travel.
Loss of technology made it harder for explorers to travel.
How were explorers helped by the development of the caravel ship?
It was a smaller and faster ship that could sail into the wind.
It was a larger ship that could carry more cargo.
It was a slower ship that was fireproof and could not sink.
It was a larger ship that had cannons for protection.
How did developments in technology contribute to the early exploration of the new world?
New inventions made it possible for ships to travel longer distances.
A better understanding of ocean currents made it possible for ships to move without sails.
Accurate maps of the New World showed exactly where explorers needed to sail.
The use of steam power made it possible for ships to steer themselves
How did the astrolabe and the compass advance exploration of the new world?
They helped the ships move faster in the water.
They allowed the ships to move against the wind.
They used the stars to make it possible for ships to travel at night.
They showed the ship's location and direction making navigation easier.
What did Columbus hope to do on his exploration of the world?
explore the Americas
find a new route to the Far East
colonize a new land
learn about new cultures
What would be a good title for this chart?
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-Get spices and other goods from Asia
-Avoid the long and dangerous Journey on the Silk Road
-Stop paying high prices to merchants
New Technology for Exploration
Reasons for Exploration of the Seas
Ways to get Goods from Asia
Rules for Trading with Africa
Why did Christopher Columbus sail west across the Atlantic Ocean?
The Portuguese controlled the eastern route around Africa.
The winds only blew west from Spain.
The British controlled the land routes across Asia.
The French invaded Spain and forced the Spanish to find new lands.
How did the Viking's exploration of the New World impact global exploration?
Their strong relationships with other Europeans helped the Vikings share the news of their discovery of North America.
Their strong relationships with other Europeans inspired many nations to explore the New World.
Their poor relationships with other Europeans prevented the Vikings from sharing the news of their discovery of North America.
Their poor relationships with other Europeans prevented the Vikings from gaining the technology needed to explore the New World.
Why were John Cabot and Henry Hudson unsuccessful in their attempts to find the Northwest Passage through North America?
They traveled at a time when the Northwest Passage was frozen over.
Access to the Northwest Passage was blocked by the Dutch.
The Northwest Passage could not be found because it does not exist.
They sailed south of the Northwest Passage.
How did the exploration of Henry Hudson impact Western Civilization (New World)?
He proved that sailing around the world could be achieved.
He claimed Florida and the southwest region of what today is the United States.
He found the Northwest Passage that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
He claimed and mapped what is now New York for the Dutch
Which European Explorer is best known for exploring the lands surrounding the Mississippi River?
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
Robert La Salle
Ferdinand Magellan
This explorer most likely came from which European nation?
France
Germany
Portugal
Spain
Based on this quote, "You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore."
What can you infer about the European Explorers?
They had to be adventurous.
They had to be patient.
They had to be humble.
They had to be intelligent.
Which explorer helped England claim land on the coast of North America?
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
Robert La Salle
Hernando de Soto
Which explorer's route around the world is shown on this map?
Christopher Columbus
Hernando de Soto
Ferdinand Magellan
Henry Hudson
John Cabot explored parts of the Arctic Circle in search of what?
lands where cash crops could be grown
the Straits of Magellan, a water route around the tip of South America
the Northwest Passage, a water route believed to link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
gold and silver caught in icebergs
In what way did Native American groups decide how to gather food?
The leaders of each group decided how they would get food for their tribe.
They used a variety of methods to see which one was most successful.
They took a vote to see how the majority of the tribe thought they should find food.
They based their decision on the resources available on their land.
