Age of Exploration
Names
Motivations for Colonization
Jamestown
Roanoke
100
What is the trade route that spanned throughout China and Europe called?

The Silk Road 

100

Who was Jamestown named after?

King James I

100

What two factors led to countries traveling further and further through the sea (eventually leading to colonization)?

The advancement of shipbuilding and sea navigation 

100
Jamestown was the first English colony to be set up in North America (true or false)

False

100

What happened when John White returned to Roanoke?

Everyone was gone, without a trace 

200

What is the name of the explorer who stumbled upon the Americas while looking for a new trade route? 

Christopher Columbus 

200

Who came to Jamestown with the rule "he who works not, eats not"

John Smith

200

What was 1 of Spain's motivations for colonization? (hint: there's 3) 

God, Gold, and Glory (or fame, furtune, and spreading Christianity) 

200

The winter in which 90% of the population died was known as what? (bonus if you can name the year)

The starving time

200

How many attempts at Roanoke were there?

2

300

What empire controlled the Silk Road? 

The Ottoman Empire 

300

What is Amerigo Vespucci known for? 

For confirming that the Americas weren't part of Asia AND for giving America its name 

300

What was France's main motivation for colonization?

They wanted to trade for furs with the Native Americans

300

a ________ is a document issued by a government that grants specific rights to a person or company (fill in the blank)

Charter 

300

What is 1 theory as to what happened at Roanoke?

1. They joined the Native Tribes 

2. The Spanish attacked them

3. They died of starvation

4. They split up, some joining Native tribes, and others dying off 

400

What country sponsored Christopher Columbus? 

Spain

400

What was Ferdinand Magellan known for? 

For being the first to circumnavigate the globe (to go ALL the way around the globe!)

400

What are the 4 countries that established colonies in North America? 

Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands

400

What is the name of the company that started Jamestown? 

The Virginia Company of London

400

How many years was John White delayed from coming back to Roanoke, and why?

3 - due to the Spanish and English war 

500

What direction did Columbus sail, looking for a way to Asia? 

West

500

What was Vasco de Gama known for? 

For successfully navigating a sea route around Africa 
500

Who were the separatists? 

A group of settlers from England, who wanted to separate themselves from the Church of England (because they thought it was dishonorable)
500

What did colonists hope to find at Jamestown? (hint: it wasn't food)

Gold and silver

500

What word was carved into a post?

CROATOAN

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