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USI.4 Explorers Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which explorer claimed land in the southwest United States for Spain?
a)
Francisco Coronado
b)
Samuel de Champlain
c)
John Cabot
d)
Robert La Salle
2.
Complete the analogy.
______________ are to trading posts as the
English are to establishing settlements.
a)
The Spanish
b)
The French
c)
The Portueguese
d)
The Irish
3.
Which was NOT an area of conflict between the American Indians and Europeans?
a)
Competition for trade
b)
Difference in cultures
c)
Disease
d)
Crops
4.

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

a)

To reduce overpopulation in Europe

b)

To create communities founded on religious tolerance

c)

To profit from trading in furs and other goods

d)

To create joint ventures with other European powers

5.

What was the primary reason that European explorers had for wanting to explore new land?

a)

They were searching for an all-water route to Asia to acquire silks and spices.

b)

They wanted to practice their navigating skills.

c)

They wanted to spread their religion to Asia.

d)

They wanted to spread their ideas about government with the Native Americans.

6.

Which of the following were reasons for Spanish exploration of the New World? Choose all the apply

a)

To spread Christianity

b)

To grow their wealth and find gold

c)

To expand their empire

d)

To become really good friends with the Native Americans

7.

What continent do Spain, France, and England (Britain) belong to?

a)

Europe

b)

South America

c)

Australia

d)

Asia

8.

REASONS FOR EUROPEAN EXPLORATION


  1. To find new sea routes to India and China
  2. To fin gold, silver, and other treasure
  3. ________________________________________ ?
a)

to spread democratic ideas

b)

to improve efficiency in manufacturing

c)

to locate potential military allies

d)

to claim new territory

9.
When did Columbus reach the New World?
a)
1492
b)
1493
c)
1997
d)
1491
10.

Who claimed Quebec for France?

a)

Vasco Nunez de Balboa

b)

Ponce de Leon

c)

Jacques Cartier

d)

Amerigo Vespucci

11.

Who conquered the Inca?

a)

Francisco Pizarro

b)

Hernan Cortez

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Vasco Da Gama

12.

Who conquered the Aztec?

a)

Francisco Pizarro

b)

Hernan Cortez

c)

Vasco Da Gama

d)

Christopher Columbus

13.

What was the term for Spanish soldier-explorer

a)

Desperado

b)

Conquistador

c)

Soldado

d)

Bandito

14.

The Spanish had 3 Major Motivations for their conquests. Which was NOT a main motivation?

a)

God

b)

Gold

c)

Gems

d)

Glory

15.
Who were the major players in European exploration?
a)
England, Portugal, Spain
b)
England, Italy, Egypt
c)
Portugal, Spain, Sweden 
d)
India, France, Greece