Exploration and Colonization Unit 1

Question 1

What was the primary motivation for European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries?

Answer 1

The primary motivations were economic gain, the search for new trade routes, and the spread of Christianity.

Question 2

True or False: Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.

Answer 2

False: Columbus reached the Bahamas, not the mainland of North America.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Treaty of __________ divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

Answer 3

Tordesillas

Question 4

Which empire was known for its extensive exploration and colonization of South America?

Answer 4

The Spanish Empire

Question 5

What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange?

Answer 5

The Columbian Exchange led to the transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Age of Exploration? A) Increased global trade B) Decrease in cultural exchanges C) Isolation of nations D) Decreased naval technology

Answer 6

A) Increased global trade

Question 7

Who was the first European to reach India by sea, sailing around Africa?

Answer 7

Vasco da Gama

Question 8

True or False: The British established colonies primarily on the east coast of North America.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What was the main purpose of the Spanish missions in the Americas?

Answer 9

The main purpose was to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity and to establish Spanish control over the territories.

Question 10

Short Answer: Name one major consequence of colonization for Indigenous populations.

Answer 10

One major consequence was the significant decline in Indigenous populations due to diseases brought by Europeans.