Mystery...
European Exploration
Christopher Columbus
European Motivations
100

Name one of the Native American tribes that we have talked about in class

Ask Mr. S for an answer 

100

Marco Polo traveled along this road to get to Asia. 

The Silk Road 

100

Columbus sailed the ocean blue in what year? 

1492

100

What was France's motivation for coming to the New World? 

The Fur Trade

200

This piece of technology is used to find direction.

Compass

200

Name one of the four unique items that Marco Polo brought back to Europe from his travels to Asia.

Possible Answers: 

Artifacts, Porcelain, Silk, Spices 

200

Does Columbus land on the North American Continent? 

NO!

200

Name one of the motivations for the Spanish coming to the New World.

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300

This piece of technology was used for calculating coordinates. 

Astrolabe

300

Who or what is a Hacienda? 

A large plantation 

300

On what island did C. Columbus land on his first expedition to the New World?

San Salvador 

300

Name one of the motivations for the English to come to the New World.

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400

This was a newly designed ship that had a lateen sail and an improved rudder. 

Caravel

400

Who or What is a conquistador? 

A person who sails, explores, and conquers. 

400

Which country hired Columbus to sail to the New World? 

Spain

400

Name all three of the Motivations for the Spanish coming to the New World. 

God, Gold, & Glory

500

Name one southwestern Native tribe and a form of art that they practiced.

Ask Mr. S 

500

Name the three major countries that explored the New World. 

England, France, & Spain 

500

Which Native group did Columbus first encounter? 

The Arawak

500

Name the four motivations for the English to come to the New World.

Religion, Room, Resources, & Riches