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WorksheetsAge of Discovery
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Why did European countries want to find a faster route to Asia?
to satisfy Columbus' need for adventure
to claim more land
a quicker trade route meant more profits
so they could buy more khakis
What did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella probably believe about the success of Columbus's voyage
that he would come back
that he probably would never return
that he would find the Earth really was flat
that he would fall off the Earth
Who were the people that already lived in the New World?
Native Americans
early Europeans
other explorers who had already discovered land in the New World
Insurance salesman
Why was Columbus's journey considered the beginning of the Age of Discovery?
He inspired others to explore for wealth, power, and religion
he sailed when new discoveries were being made in his own country
he discovered the world was flat
he discovered the world was round
What was the reason England and France sent explorers into the New World?
for the KIng
for the Queen
they were jealous of Spain's success with Columbus
they wanted riches and land for themselves
What did the idea of "for gold, glory, and "God" mean?
they believed they could spread more love and kindness with their discoveries
to find more riches for the church
to find more christians
Europeans wanted to explore to become richer, gain more land, and spread Christianity to natives
What month does the United States celebrate Columbus?
September
November
October
July
What was the main reason for other countries to colonize the new lands?
they wanted places named after them
they wanted a foothold in the new land: their presence would firmly this land for their country
they wanted to establish a place to start a Gold's gym
they wanted to be part of history
What makes us believe Columbus many not have treated the Natives fairly?
he made some of them slaves
he would not allow them to learn to read
he made them wear khakis
he made them leave their homeland
Who was the Spanish explorer that founded St. Augustine, Florida in 1565?
Ponce de Leon
Cabeza de Vaca
John Cabot
Pedro Menendez de Aviles
King Henry VII gave permission for which Englishman to explore in 1497, who claimed land in Canada?
Henry Hudson
Sir Francis Drake
John Cabot
Ponce de Leon
What people did Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes violently conquer in Mexico in 1521?
Native Americans
Maya Indians
Aztec Indians
Inca Indians
In 1513, this Spanish explorer landed in the New World on the day called the Spanish Feast of Flowers, or Pascua Florida. He named the new land Florida.
Ponce de Leon
Pedro Menendez de Aviles
Cabeza de Vaca
Amerigo Vespucci
Why was Pedro Menendez de Aviles sent by Spain to Florida
to name it after the Spanish Feast of Flowers
because he was a famous explorer who was good at finding gold
to push the French out of the land and claim it for Spain
to push the Spaniards out of the land and claim it for Spain
Who controlled Fort Caroline in Florida before it was destroyed?
France
England
Portugal
Spain
What does colonize mean?
to wear cologne
develop
discover
settle
Why did many of the explorers believe they had failed?
because they had not found a quicker trade route to Asia
because Columbus found more gold than they did
because they did not have lands named after them
because they died before returning home
What was one major effect of the success of Columbus's first voyage to the New World?
Spain no longer had to fight other countries for land
other European countries began to plan explorations
Columbus was able to settle down as a rich man
Columbus was a failed explorer who nobody respected
In his many explorations, what elusive treasure did Juan Ponce de Leon seek but never find?
Applebees
The legend of Bigfoot
The legend of the Fountain of Youth
the Legend of El Dorado
Why did the Spanish take over the Timucuan Council House in Florida, built by the Native American Timucua tribe
to have complete control of the land and use it as a fort
They were to lazy to build their own fort
because they admired how the building looked
they wanted to help the tribe improve the building
What is the name of a person who makes maps?
stenographer
photographer
mapographer
cartographer
What era did explorers and sailors give mapmakers information that was compiled with each new exploration completed
Age of Discovery
The Stone Age
The Age of Information
The Age of Columbus
What is the drawing of the shapes of bodies of land and water called
water
landforms
map
illustrations
Why do mapmakers use a grid system on their drawings?
they make it easier to locate a specific location
they only had grid paper to work with
they like to be neat and line things
it's the only notebook paper Rylan's mom bought him
What did maps created before the Age of Discovery usually look like?
they were messy and hard to read
between Europe and Asia, they showed the world as a flat piece of land and often nothing but blank space
they were full of color and fantastic drawings
they looked like chicken scratches
Why were cartographers important during this time period?
they were providing information about the world outside of
Europe
they knew how to draw maps showing the fastest route to Asia
they knew how to show distance and scale
they really weren't that important
Where were spices mostly found in the early days?
Antarctica
Asia
Australia
America
Why were spices seen as valuable and used as currency in trade?
they were mass produced like money
they were expensive and could not be found everywhere
the rich people were bored with the taste of their food
they were rare
What information is found on a compass rose?
details of a flower as drawn by a cartographer
the trade routes of previous explorers
zig zag lines pointing to the north
Cardinal directions: north, south, east, west, intermediate directions: ne, nw, se, sw
Why was it important to map each route of each explorer?
each new journey and exploration led to more information about the world
the mapmakers were in a race to complete their maps
each explorer was paid according to how far they travelled.
so they could claim their route
What British sea captain and explorer landed in present day Manhattan and allowed the Dutch to settle and build a fur trading post nearby?
Hernan Cortes
Sir Francis Drake
John Cabot'
Henry Hudson
What does mutiny mean?
to disobey a ship's captain's rules
to abandon your job under a ship captain
to take over ship and head to Asia
to overthrow the ship captain and officers
Henry Hudson was an Englishman but he convinced which foreign company to let him lead an expedition to the New world?
European East India company
French East India Company
English East India Company
Dutch East India Company
Why did leaders of other countries allow foreigners to lead their expeditions?
they wanted foreigners to take the risk
countries were so eager to claim new land they sent whoever would work for them
they worked for less money
they were secret undercover explorers
How did Henry HUdson's voyage end?
in mutiny, he was set adrift by his men an never seen again
in tragedy, he was killed by Native Americans
in glory, and he returned to England as a hero
In disgrace, he returned with huge disapproval
What 4 famous landmarks are Hudson's legacy?
Hudson Bay, HUdson Valley, Hudson River, and the Dutch settlement that became New York City
HUdson Bay, HUdson Valley, HUdson /river and the statue of Liberty
HUdson Bay, Hudson Valley, HUdson River, NIagara Falls
Hudson Bay, Hudson Mecham, Hundred Dollars
What was the main reason that the Dutch East India Company wanted the explore?
they wanted to be famous
they were especially interested in a quick passage to Asia because they were making huge profits in spice and goods trade
they wanted to be one of the great powers like England, France and Spain.
they wanted to take over the other trade companies
What were the two countries that Hudson claimed land for?
America and England
France and Spain
Spain and England
England and Holland
Hudson believed he was near the Pacific at the end of his failed expedition. In reality, in what body of water did he finally have to stop and turn around
Hudson Bay
Mississippi River
Hudson River
St. Lawrence River
What Frenchman was the first explorer of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 1534, discoverer of the St. Lawrence River in 1535 and gave Canada it's name?
Cabeza de Vaca
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Francisco Pizzaro
