Event
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Discovery
Multiple Choice questions
True or False
Christopher Columbus
Essay Questions
100
The European involvement in the Crusades resulted in a growing desire of what from Asia?
What is goods such as gold, silver, spices, and silks
100
Which of the following was NOT something that European explorers wanted during the 1400's and 1500's a. to get religious freedom b. to claim new land c. to spread Christianity
What is (a) to get religious freedom
100
Explorers searched for the Northwest Passage, which they thought would provide a way to travel by LAND through North America to Asia. If False make it True
What is False (Water)
100
In 1492, Columbus set sail, hoping to reach _________, which other travelers had reached by traveling by land toward the _________. Fill in the blanks!
What is Asia & East
100
How did the Crusades lead to the European Age of Exploration?
What is the Crusades brought back gold, silver, and spices that the Europeans developed a desire for.
200
The discovery of the cross-staff did what for explorers?
What is give more accurate readings of a ship's location
200
Why was Columbus convinced he could reach the East by sailing west? a. he had studied ancient maps b. he had studied ocean currents c. he had met explorers who had done it before
What is (a) he had studied ancient maps
200
Advances in navigation made it less likely that sailors would get SICK while at sea. If False make it True
What is False (Lost)
200
First he sailed ___________ to the Canary Islands, which are located off the coast of ___________. Fill in the blanks!
What is South & Africa
200
How did Columbus's reaching America help Spain become a world power?
What is Columbus's voyages were the beginning of Spain's presence in America, they claimed land, and built colonies.
300
Why did Cortes destroy the Aztec empire?
What is in the search of gold and riches.
300
Which European nation claimed the most land in South America? a. Spain b. France c. England
What is (a) Spain
300
Scurvy is an example of a contagious disease. If False make it True
What is False (Small Pox)
300
Then he sailed __________ across the ___________ ocean. Fill in the blanks!
What is West & Atlantic
300
What effects did European exploration and settlement have on the Indians of North and South America?
What is Indians were massacred, many died from small pox, and their land was taken from them.
400
The invention of the triangular sail and rudder did what for sailors?
What is the ability to steer a ship without oarsmen.
400
The East India Trading Company was owned by the ... a. Dutch b. French c. Indians
What is (a) Dutch
400
Both Spain and France explored the Americas, but France established the most colonies there. If False make it True
What is False (Spain)
400
He landed on an island that is (direction)__________ of what is now the United States. Fill in the missing blanks!
What is Southwest
400
One of the major reasons for European exploration was to increase trade, but Spain's goal changed to expansion. How is trade different from expansion?
What is trade helps out both cultures in getting what they want, while expansion is just taking over on someone's land.
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