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WorksheetsEuropean Exploration of the Americas
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who began the European exploration of the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
John Smith
Hernán Cortés
Francisco Pizarro
Which of the following was a significant reason for European exploration?
To study and document new plant and animal species
To establish democratic governments in the New World
To search for a direct route to Asia for the spice trade.
To promote cultural exchanges with Native American civilizations
Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' trips and explorations?
Spain
France
England
Portugal
Who lived in North America prior to European exploration and colonization?
African traders and merchants
European settlers and colonists
Asian explorers and immigrants
Native American indigenous populations
What are Native Americans known as?
Indigenous peoples
Colonizers
Explorers
Conquistadors
What is an inhabitant?
A person or animal that lives in or occupies a place
A person who explores new territories
A person who claims new territories
A person who trades with other countries
Which countries explored the Americas along with Portugal and the Netherlands?
Spain, France, and England
Portugal, Italy, and Germany
Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark
Russia, China, and Japan
Which countries made the greatest impact on North America?
Spain, France, and England
Portugal, Spain, and France
Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark
Russia, China, and Japan
Which territories did Spain claim and build missions in?
Florida, Texas, and California
New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts
Virginia, Maryland, and Georgia
Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois
What are missions?
Organized communities set up to spread religious beliefs
Military expeditions to conquer new territories
Trading posts for fur trading
Exploration voyages to find new trade routes
Why did France colonize (claim land) in the New World?
To profit from fur trading with Native Americans
To spread Christianity and Catholicism
To establish colonies for economic reasons
To find new trade routes to Asia
Why did England establish colonies in the New World?
For economic reasons
To spread Christianity and Catholicism
To profit from fur trading with Native Americans
To find new trade routes to Asia
Who established Jamestown as the first permanent English settlement in 1607?
The Virginia Company of London
The Plymouth Company
The Massachusetts Bay Company
The London Company
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Virginia Company of London?
It was a religious organization formed for missionary work in America.
It was a monarchy appointed council responsible for governing the American colonies.
It was a joint-stock company with a charter to establish a settlement in America.
It was a Native American confederation that collaborated with early English settlers.
The Virginia Company of London was a joint-stock company. What is a joint-stock company?
A business owned by its investors, with each investor owning a share of the company based on the amount they've invested
A company owned by the government
A company owned by a single individual
A company owned by a foreign country
What does a charter give a person or group of people?
The right to settle and govern a colony
The right to explore new territories
The right to trade with other countries
The right to claim new territories
What does the term "politically" mean?
In a way that is connected with personal emotions and feelings
In a way that is related to artistic expression and creativity
In a way that is connected with how people living in groups make decisions or agreements
In a way that is solely focused on physical activities and sports
What is the primary characteristic of a colony?
It is a self-governing nation.
It is a country or area controlled politically by a more powerful country.
It is an independent and sovereign state.
It is a region with no political affiliation.
What historical event in 1619 set the stage for democratic government in America by establishing the first elected legislative assembly in the English colonies?
The Boston Tea Party
The Mayflower Compact
The Virginia House of Burgesses
The Salem Witch Trials
What is the primary function of a legislative assembly within a government?
Enforcing the laws
Interpreting the laws
Making the laws
Executing foreign policy
