Early Explorers Final Test Key

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Who was NOT a French explorer?

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John Cabot

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What was NOT a reason for European exploration of the New World?

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They wanted to befriend and form alliances with the Native Americans.

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How were Native Americans negatively impacted by early explorers?

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Through the spread of diseases and loss of land.

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Did the French frequently fight with the Powhatan Native Americans?

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False

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Did Francisco Coronado fund his own expedition in search of the fountain of youth?

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True

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Name a French explorer known for establishing Quebec.

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Samuel de Champlain

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What was one major goal of European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries?

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To find new trade routes to Asia.

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What impact did European diseases have on Native American populations?

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They caused significant population decline due to lack of immunity.

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What was the primary motivation for explorers like Columbus?

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To find a westward route to Asia.

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Which explorer is known for claiming Florida for Spain?

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Juan Ponce de León