Exploration
New World
Old World
Colonization
Vocab
100
What explorer searched for a new route to Asia on behalf of Spain? (hint: he found something else.....)
Christopher Colombus
100
Point at the United States on the map
100
What country sent most of the first explorers to the New World?
Spain
100
Spain was "Mother Country" of which country directly south of the United States?
Mexico
100
What is agriculture?
The practice of farming
200
Which explorer drew the first map of the Texas coast?
Pineda
200
Point at Mexico on the map
200
What other country do we learn about that sent an explorer to the New World?
France
200
Why did Spain explore and colonize in the New World?
To find gold, to spread Christianity, and to expand their empire.
(must have 2 out of 3)
200
What does it mean to EXPAND?
To grow or spread out
300
Which explorer was kidnapped by Indians and lived with them for 8 years, writing a book about it?
Cabeza de Vaca
300
Point at Canada on the map
300
What is the name of the French explorer we learned about?
La Salle
300
Spain wanted to spread their religion. What was their strategy for spreading their religion in the New World?
They built missions to convert the Native Americans to their religion (Catholic)
300
What is a PRESIDIO?
A fort where Spanish soldiers lived, used to protect Missions
400
Who was the only explorer we talked about from France?
La Salle
400
What continent is the United States in?
North America
400
Come up to the board and point at France.
400
Why are rivers beneficial to have nearby when building a settlement?
They provide RESOURCES and TRANSPORTATION
400
What does CONVERT mean?
To change your/others beliefs
500
What is the name of the fort started by La Salle in Texas?
Fort St. Louis
500
Name 5 countries in the New World
Mr. Hayes will verify if correct!
500
Come to the board and point at Spain
500
Name 3 Spanish explorers we have talked about this year.
Columbus was ITALIAN. He just sailed for Spain.
SPANISH Explorers include:
Pineda Cortez
Cabeza de Vaca Coronado
500
What does it mean for a country to COLONIZE?
To take land somewhere, declare it their territory, and to claim all of its resources.