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Chapter 2; Lesson 3: The Dawn of the Age of Exploration

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did European countries at this time want to find the Northwest Passage?

a)

Establish colonies in the North America.

b)

Create trade networks with the Native peoples of North America.

c)

Navigate a route that connected between the Atlantic Ocean and the East Indies.

d)

Build fishing villages throughout the river systems in North America.

2.

Throughout the 1500s and 1600s, which of the following reason(s) encouraged further exploration to the Americas?

a)

Competition between European nations to develop new enterprises.

b)

The gateway to the East Indies was under fierce control by China's dynasty preventing trade.

c)

Trade between European merchants and Native peoples of the Americas.

d)

Feuds between Europe's two leading powers, Spain and England.

3.

Most of European exploration between the 1500s and 1600s was focused on which location(s)

a)

Pacific coastline of North America.

b)

Eastern coastline of North America.

c)

Gulf of Mexico and Southeastern shores of North America.

d)

Eastern and Western coastlines of South America.

4.

What was the main obstacle that prevented European countries from locating the Northwest Passage?

a)

The Spanish had created a blockade with their Armada preventing European exploration in North America.

b)

Sailors did not have the navigational technology to discover it.

c)

It was a fictional tale that sailors told to hide the true way to the East Indies.

d)

It was covered in ice sheets all year round blocking any possible passage.

5.

This Italian explorer sailed under the flag of England in 1497 in hopes to seek trade and the Northwest Passage. For his efforts, he is credited for establishing all future British explorations to North America and for locating large scale fishing resources off the coast of Newfoundland.

a)

Giovanni da Verrazzano

b)

Henry Hudson

c)

John Cabot

d)

Leif Erickson

6.

After John Cabot identified vast fishing resources off the coastal waters of Canada, this country established a large fishing village on what is now known as Newfoundland.

a)

Netherlands

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Portugal

7.

This Italian explorer sailed under the French flag and was credited for being the first to enter New York Harbor, the mouth of the Hudson River, and discover a special wood dye used in textiles from Brazil.

a)

Henry Hudson

b)

Giovanni da Verrazzano

c)

John Cabot

d)

Francisco Pizarro

8.

This explorer sailed under both the Dutch and British flags in search of the Northwest Passage and claimed very significant land for the Dutch that we know call New York City, but ultimately met his demise when his crew mutinied against him when their ship was was encased in ice.

a)

Samuel de Champlain

b)

Etienne Brule

c)

Henry Hudson

d)

John Cabot

9.

The Dutch were able to establish New Netherland in North America in 1623 due to land claimed by which explorer back in 1609.

a)

Henry Hudson

b)

John Cabot

c)

James, the Duke of York

d)

Giovanni da Verrazzano

10.

Why was New Netherlands unique compared to all other lands claimed by European countries at this time?

a)

All profits and land claims directly went back to the ruler of the Netherlands.

b)

The land was established and governed by the Dutch West India Company.

c)

They did not partake in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.

d)

The Dutch and native peoples had tremendously good relations compared to other European nations.

11.

Why did the Dutch establish settlements along the Hudson River? (check all boxes that apply).

a)

It was rich in resources.

b)

Easy to defend against their enemies.

c)

There were a lot of big game animals to hunt.

d)

Provided a vast trade network, specifically with the Native peoples.

12.

True or False: New Netherland quickly became one of the most diverse and largest trading posts in North America.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

He was the first governor of New Netherland who negotiated a large track of land from the Native peoples in which they named New Amsterdam.

a)

William Kieft

b)

Peter Minuit

c)

Peter Stuyvesant

d)

Jacques Cartier

14.

Which of the following reasons created strong tensions and battles between the Dutch and Native peoples? (check all boxes that apply).

a)

The Natives established trade with the French behind the Dutch backs.

b)

The Native people believed Peter Minuit stole their land when they thought they were sharing the land.

c)

Through enslavement, the Dutch forced the Native peoples to build the city of New Amsterdam.

d)

William Kieft was unhappy that the Native peoples were moving into northern New Netherland and sent troops to attack them.

15.

Which of the following BEST describes diversity?

a)

Containing many types of people or things.

b)

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

c)

Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

d)

Setting someone or something apart from other people.

16.

Under William Kieft's governance, much of New Amsterdam was developed by whom?

a)

Native peoples

b)

Dutch settlers

c)

African slaves

d)

The infusion of European settlers with varied trade skills.

17.

True or False: New Netherlands, which was located in the North, contained the second highest African slave population outside of Charleston, South Carolina.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What was the main reason for why Native peoples were moving into the northern parts of New Netherland?

a)

They were trying to escape attacks by other Northeast Woodlands tribes that were seeking to expand their territories.

b)

They wanted to take back their lands that were stolen under Peter Minuit's control of New Netherland.

c)

They created a pact with the English to overthrow the Dutch to reclaim the land.

d)

They had teamed up with the French to help them expand their territories further south from Canada along the St. Lawrence River.

19.

True or False: The Dutch settlers supported William Kieft's position against the Natives and waged war against them.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Peter Stuyvesant had conflicts with this countries settlement along the Delaware River, claiming that they were building on Dutch soil.

a)

France

b)

Portugal

c)

Sweden

d)

England

21.

As English colonies began to grow throughout North America in the 1600s, they gained interest in New Netherlands. Without firing a single shot, Peter Stuyvesant, reluctantly surrendered New Netherland to the English for what reason(s)? (check all boxes that apply).

a)

England had taken over the Netherlands in Europe in a war and now had all Dutch claimed lands and assets.

b)

The Dutch were heavily outnumbered by the British.

c)

The Dutch settlers were peaceful people and did not want to fight.

d)

The English threatened to enslave the Dutch settlers if they did not surrender.

22.

He was the King of England when the British seized New Netherland.

a)

James, the Duke of York

b)

King Philip II

c)

King Charles II

d)

Sir Walter Raleigh

23.

He sailed four warships into New Amsterdam harbor calling for the surrendering of New Netherlands to the English.

a)

John Cabot

b)

Sir Francis Drake

c)

Henry Hudson

d)

James, the Duke of York

24.

Upon the surrendering of New Netherlands to the English, what was the fate of the Dutch settlers?

a)

They were granted permission to continue on with their businesses and live on their lands.

b)

They were enslaved by the British and forced to work under their control.

c)

They were shipped back to England and imprisoned.

d)

They were allowed to leave New Netherland freely and return home to the Netherlands.

25.

This French sailor sought the Northwest Passage via the St. Lawrence River, but ultimately was unsuccessful. He did however, establish relations with the Natives and adopted the name "Kanata", converting it to Canada.

a)

Samuel de Champlain

b)

Jacques Cartier

c)

Etienne Brule

d)

Jean Nicollet

26.

King Henry VI appointed him governor of all French settlements in North America which collectively became known as New France.

a)

Giovanni da Verrazzano

b)

Jean Nicollet

c)

Samuel de Champlain

d)

Jacques Cartier

27.

The Native group that Samuel de Champlain befriended upon his arrival in New France.

a)

Iroquois

b)

Inuit

c)

Powahatan

d)

Huron

28.

What was the MAIN driving reason for how Champlain was able to befriend the Huron Indians?

a)

Beaver fur trade

b)

He provided them tools and weapons.

c)

He taught them French.

d)

He helped them build water craft to help them navigate the waters in Canada.

29.

Which major settlement(s) were a part of New France? (check all boxes that apply).

a)

Newfoundland

b)

Toronto

c)

Montreal

d)

Quebec

30.

Which of the following reason(s) did Champlain promote to attract more French settlers to come to Canada?

a)

Fertile soil for crops

b)

Passage to the East Indies

c)

Fishing

d)

Wood from the dense forests

31.

Despite the many benefits of Canada at the time, what was the main contributing factor that convinced the wealthiest and most powerful people in France to invest in Quebec?

a)

Fishing industry

b)

Beaver fur trade

c)

Gold

d)

Land claims

32.

What river were the settlements of New France located on?

a)

Hudson River

b)

Delaware River

c)

Mississippi River

d)

St. Lawrence River

33.

This French explorer spent two years living amongst the Huron Indians developing strong relationships with them while also seeking the Northwest Passage, but ultimately was known for discovering the Great Lakes.

a)

Jean Nicollet

b)

Jacques Cartier

c)

Etienne Brule

d)

Giovanni da Verrazzano

34.

Despite only two other attempts in 1497 and 1610, England finally gets in the game in 1585 when Queen Elizabeth I grants a charter to establish a colony in North America to who?

a)

Sir Francis Drake

b)

John Cabot

c)

Sir Walter Raleigh

d)

Henry Hudson

35.

What is the main reason(s) for why Queen Elizabeth I grants a charter to establish a colony in North America?

a)

It would serve as a basis to explore for treasure.

b)

Provide an opportunity to attack Spanish ships.

c)

Would enhance their control in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.

d)

Sought a route to the East Indies.

36.

What is the best definition of a charter?

a)

An endorsement indicating one is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country.

b)

A permit allowing a foreign national to live and work permanently in another country.

c)

A written document granting the right to settle on land claimed by their ruler.

d)

An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.

37.

Where was England's first attempt to establish a colony in North America?

a)

Jamestown

b)

Roanoke Island

c)

Plymouth

d)

Hatteras Island

38.

What were the main reason(s) for why the English colonists on the first trip to Roanoke Island were unsuccessful and had to return to England?

a)

The land was uninhabitable and provided little resources.

b)

They were not skilled farmers.

c)

They stole food from the Algonquian tribe and assassinated their chief.

d)

They were overcome with disease.

39.

On the second trip to Roanoke Island, he led 115 colonists comprised of men, women, and children, but again was forced to return back to England for supplies.

a)

John Smith

b)

John White

c)

Sir Walter Raleigh

d)

Sir Francis Drake

40.

What was the reason for why John White was unable to return to Roanoke Island until three years later?

a)

He was jailed for treason.

b)

The Anglo-Spanish War.

c)

England did not have enough supplies.

d)

His ship sank delaying his return.

41.

Upon John White's return to Roanoke Island, he found the settlement in ruins, the word "CROATOAN" carved in a tree, and the colonists gone. The settlement became known as the?

a)

Spot X

b)

Hatteras Island Colony

c)

Jamestown

d)

Lost Colony

42.

This was an enormous 130-ship naval fleet dispatched by Spain in 1588 as part of a planned invasion of England.

a)

Royal Navy

b)

Northern Expeditionary Fleet

c)

Spanish Armada

d)

Manila Galleon

43.

What were the tensions between Queen Elizabeth I of England and King Philip II of Spain during the Anglo-Spanish War? (check all boxes that apply)

a)

England had begun invading Spanish territories in the West Indies.

b)

Spain created a blockade preventing English trade across the Atlantic Ocean.

c)

Political and religious differences between them.

d)

The English conducted pirate raids on Spanish fleets carrying treasure from their rich New World colonies.

44.

With spies in place along the European coastlines, Queen Elizabeth I got word that the Spanish were about to attack. What action did she take to delay the Spanish assault?

a)

She joined forces with the French who conducted raids against the Spanish Armada.

b)

She sent Sir Francis Drake to raid the port of Cadiz destroying several dozen Spanish ships and thousands of tons of supplies.

c)

She sent English troops to raid Spanish colonies established in North and South America to draw attention elsewhere.

d)

She attempted to assassinate King Philip II to prevent a war she knew she could not win.

45.

Which naval tactic did Sir Francis Drake and Lord Charles Howard of the British Royal Navy deploy on the Spanish Armada that changed the naval warfare game for centuries to come?

a)

Naval boarding

b)

Barrage attack

c)

Stealth technology

d)

Long-range naval guns

46.

Unable to penetrate the Spanish Armada's half-moon formation, the English called for a last ditch effort and implemented this tactic to split up the massive fleet of ships?

a)

Fire ships

b)

Underwater mines

c)

Long-range naval guns

d)

Blockade

47.

After the Battle of Gravelines, despite splitting up the Spanish Armada, the English were unable to stop the Armada. In a fortunate turn of events, what happened that forced the Spanish to ultimately call off the attack and retreat back to Spain? (check all boxes that apply).

a)

Disease began to spread through the Spanish fleet.

b)

A strong wind carried the Armada into the North Sea.

c)

The French came to the aid of the English and helped drive the Armada out of the English Channel.

d)

Supplies were running low.

48.

Though the Duke of Medina-Sidonia was forced to retreat, the real damage to the Spanish Armada came at the hands of what events? (check all boxes that apply).

a)

Devastating sea storm squalls.

b)

French artillery assaults.

c)

English underwater sea mines in the North Sea.

d)

The rocky shorelines off the western coasts of Ireland.