Exploration and Colonization

What was one reason the Spanish (after Columbus) came to North America?

• Spices

• Gold

• Freedom of religion

• Make money

The people already living in a particular region or environment before exploration by Europeans:

• Mercantilism

• Persecution

• Colonization

• Indigenous

What continent do Spain, France, and England (Britain) belong to?

• Europe

• South America

• Australia

• Asia

What were the three reasons for European exploration?

• Game, God, Glory
• Glory, Fame, and God
• God, Glory, and Gold
• Gifts, Greatness, Glory

Which "G" of Exploration is described below?

"Nationalism and desire for gold pushed people to want fame and power for their homeland."

• God

• Glory

• Gold

Which "G" of Exploration is described below?

"Explorers wanted to spread Christianity to the 'New World.' "

• God

• Glory

• Gold

Which motivation does this image best represent?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

What indigenous group and empire did Hernan Cortes conquer?

• Incas

• mulattos

• Casta

• Aztecs

What caused the most indigenous deaths in Mexico after the arrival of Cortés?

• Spanish weapons

• starvation

• smallpox

• poisoned water

Why did the African Slave Trade begin?

• A large population loss of indigenous Americans meant there was not enough people to complete the work needed to build 'New Spain'

• They wanted to mix cultures

• The Spanish wanted to transport the African population to America

• The Aztecs were too aggressive and African slaves were easier to obtain