CHAPTER 2: Exploring the Americas Review

Front

Which European country was the FIRST to explore the world in the 1400’s?

Back

PORTUGAL

Front

Who went to Canada?

Back

JACQUES CARTIER

Front

Where did Columbus’ three ships make landfall in October 1492?

Back

BAHAMAS (CARIBBEAN)

Front

The Spanish treatment of Native Americans can best be described as:

Back

Harsh and exploitative

Front

What was the Northwest Passage?

Back

Sea route (trade) to Asia

Front

France hired _____ to look for the Northwest Passage in 1524.

Back

Giovanni de Verrazzano

Front

By the time European exploration began, most maps did not include which continents?

Back

North and South America

Front

Which Queen supported and funded England’s exploration?

Back

Elizabeth I

Front

Which explorer is America named after?

Back

AMERIGO VESPUCCI

Front

Three reasons why Europeans explored the western world include: Gold, Glory, God

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Gold, Glory, God