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WorksheetsMcG 8 Ch.1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
What were the 3 major motivating factors for Explorers?
Gold, Silver, Treasure
God, Glory, Gold
God, Glory, Gallantry
Honor, Justice, Reinhardt!
At the beginning, what was the purpose of Portuguese explorations?
trade
colonization
sailing
catch animals
Why is Christopher Columbus such an important historical figure?
He proved once and for all that the earth is round
His discovery led to the colonization of the Americas
He opened up a new trade route to Asia
He was the greatest mapmaker of his time
The New World Is the ______________(s)
The Americas
The world after WWII
Europe, Asia, Africa.
The best song in the movie Aladdin.
GPS
Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage to America?
Spain
France
England
Portugal
England is located in Europe
True
False
Colony-
a group of people who settle in a new house
a group of people who settle in a new city
a group of people who settle in a new neighborhood
a group of people who settle in a new land
Trade-
to exchange goods with others
to exchange knowledge with others
to exchange skills with others
to exchange philosophies with others
What religious goal inspired many European explorers?
To visit holy sites
to live in poverty
to spread their beliefs
to learn about other faiths
What was the motivation for Europeans to explore?
The opportunity to gain wealth through the lucrative spice trade.
Winning converts to Christianity and growing the church's population.
The urge to gain fame and leave a legacy.
All of these.
