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WorksheetsExploration Quiz #1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Choose the three primary motivations for European exploration.
gold & wealth
God and religion
spread of technology
the conquering of China
glory and personal/political fame
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 G's for exploration?
Gold
Goods
Glory
God
What was the major reason European rulers sought to colonize North America?
They needed people from North America to settle in Europe.
They sought to learn more about Native American cultures.
They sought to expand their power with riches from the "New World."
They wanted a place to send their criminal population.
Early European explorers who came from the "New World" were looking for a Northwest Passage in order to -
prove the world was round
improve trade with Native Americans
explore the Great Lakes
find a shorter route to Asia
This term refers to the process of establishing foreign control over an area by developing settlements, this is known as -
Invasion
Exploration
What is Marco Polo most known for?
Traveled to the South Pacific and brought back items to sell for a huge profit.
Exploring Egypt's Nile River
Traveled to Asia and brought back items to sell for a huge
profit.
Discovering North America
European countries were motivated to explore because of _____,_____, and ______.
wealth, religion, and empires
fame, art, and science
riches, politics, and art
politics, science, and gold
What would European explorers have to gain in order to obtain Glory for their kings? Remember the 3 G's. God, Gold, and Glory.
New land (territory)
Riches
Converts to Christianity
Beaver furs
The Spanish built missions in the "New World" for what purpose?
To protect the Indians from the British
To fight the French fur traders
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
To explore Texas
Primary Reasons for European Exploration
· Spread Christianity
· Economic development
· ?
Which of the following would best complete this list?
Expand empire
Promote self-government
Locate new labor source
Create political allies
European countries were motivated to explore because of
Gold, God, and Glory
Politics, science, and gold
Fame, art, and science
Riches, politics, and art
The goal of Columbus sailing west was to—
Prove that the world was round
Convert Native Americans to Christianity
Become the first explorer to sail around the southern tip of Africa
Reach Asia and become wealthy
