Age of Exploration-5th Grade KVE (TCI Unit 2)

To study the past, an archaeologist specializes in learning from

• artifacts

• books

• interviews

• videos

The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade routes to

• Africa

• America

• Asia

• Europe

What was the name given to the Americas by the European explorers?

• United States

• New World

• Canada

• New Place

If an explorer knew what direction was north, he

• could create a map of unexplored land.

• could find the other cardinal directions.

• would know how fast his ship was moving.

• would know how far away from land he was.

Why did explorers plant flags?

• To teach Christianity.

• To help American Indians.

• To find their way back again.

• To claim land for their country.

What do farmers do with a cash crop?

• sell it for money

• feed it to animals

• eat it as soon as possible

• freeze it to store for winter

Which foods came FROM the Americas and were shared TO Europe?

• pineapple

• rice

• potatoes

• cabbage

• corn

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the Columbian Exchange?

• It was named after Christopher Columbus.

• The exchange of people, plants, animals, and diseases back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean.

• It increased the variety of foods throughout the world.

• All of the above are true of the Columbian Exchange.

Why did the rulers of Spain want a shorter route to the East Indies?

• to practice fighting wars

• to study a different culture

• to send away their prisoners

• to get silks and spices

How is a colony different from other places in which people settle?

• It is ruled by another country.

• It was started many years ago.

• It is designed to be temporary.

• It has a very simple way of life.