MAP Skills
Name one ocean on this map.
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean
Many Spanish explorers made their way to the Americas. These men were called ________ since their primary purpose was to conquer land for Spain.
Conquistadors
Who is the explorer that was given money from Spain to find land?
Christopher Columbus
What does "expedition" mean?
A trip or journey
What is the longest river in the US?
The Missouri River
Name one continent on this map.
South America, North America, Europe, Africa
The Spanish set up Christian _______ to convert native people to Christianity and introduce them to Spanish culture.
missionaries
What is the name of one of Wahunsenacawh's daughters?
Name 2 of the 3 ships Columbus sailed.
The Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
How many feet are in 75 yards?
225
What area was a main destination for enslaved people from Africa during this time?
A. Eastern Europe
B. Asia
C. Central and South America
D. Australia
C. Central and South America
Some people believed they must break away from the Church of England in order to make the changes they wanted. They became known as ___________.
Separatists
Who did Pocohantas marry?
John Rolfe
Name 2 reasons Columbus' journey was difficult?
It was crowded, cold, damp, smelly, and there were rats, fleas, and lice.
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
How many enslaved Africans were sent to the British Caribbean between the mid-1400s and mid-1800s?
2,000,000
In 1619, the Virginia Company created a group of government representatives called __________.
The House of Burgesses
Who was one of the first female settlers in Jamestown who had the first wedding?
Anne Burras
Name one of the goods early explorers wanted from Asia.
Porcelain, tea, rugs
What is the hardest mineral?
Diamonds
What conclusion can be drawn from this map?
A. Most slaves were sent to North, Central, and South America.
B. No enslaved people died.
C. Slavery was illegal.
D. The slave trade only involved British colonies in North America.
A
The working and living conditions of enslaved Africans only got worse as large ________ in the West Indies grew.
plantations
Name one fact about John Smith.
Answers may vary.
Name one way sea travel became easier.
Improved compasses and carvels
How many nouns are in the following sentence: "The rabbit ran to the cafeteria and ate a big salad"?
3 rabbit, cafeteria, salad