Exploration Unit Review (US1.4)

Who explored eastern Canada (Newfoundland) and claimed the area for England?

• La Salle

• Cabot

• Coronado

• Champlain

Who explored the present-day Southwest U.S. and claimed that area for Spain?

• La Salle
• Champlain
• Cabot
• Coronado

Who explored the Mississippi River Valley and claimed it for France?

• La Salle
• Champlain
• Cabot
• Coronado

Which country explored West Africa?

• England
• France
• Portugal
• Spain

Which of the following was an economic motivation of European explorers?

• Spread  Christianity
• Find gold
• Belief in superiority of own culture
• Discover new land.

Spreading Christianity is an example of what type of motivation?

• Religious
• Economic
• Cultural
• Political

An obstacle that early explorers of North America experienced was

• Hostility from French ships.

• Disease and starvation.

• Danger of sea monsters.

• Not enough sailors.

Who conquered and enslaved American Indians during early European exploration?

• England
• France
• Spain
• Portugal

Which early settlers learned farming techniques from the American Indians?

• English
• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese

What was NOT a European motivation (goal) during the Age of Exploration?

• Find natural resources

• Spread Christianity

• Find gold

• Develop large cities