Explorers for Spain: Lesson 2

Explorers for Spain: Lesson 2

5th Grade

16 Qs

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Explorers for Spain: Lesson 2

Explorers for Spain: Lesson 2

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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Eleni Masciale

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer traveled the farthest?

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Christopher Columbus

Ponce de Leon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Magellan’s voyage compare to Columbus’s voyage?

The explorers had the same results and achieved the same success.

Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean while Columbus reached India.

The explorers had similar goals and sailed in the same direction.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did New Spain compare to Spain?

New Spain had more territory.

New Spain had smaller American Indian populations.

New Spain had rulers willing to pay for expeditions.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

“We Spaniards know a sickness of the heart that only gold can cure.” —Hernán Cortés

Which historical conclusion is supported by this quotation?

European conquistadors were mainly motivated by wealth.

European conquistadors felt wealth took them away from God.

European conquistadors had many patrons who provided money.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explorers often had to convince their patrons to finance their expeditions. Which argument in the spirit of the Reconquista would have been most likely to convince the rulers of Spain to pay for further exploration?

The people of these new lands have rich cultures that will please your citizens at home.

You can remove and relocate the people you have conquered in Spain to these new lands.

The people of these new lands will learn to practice our religion, and you will help spread Catholicism.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The caravel was the best type of ship for a long expedition because:

The caravel has room to store supplies and different-shaped sails to use the wind better.

D. The caravel has oars and would be needed for sailors to go from the main ship to shore.

A. The caravel is small and is helpful for exploring rivers by the shore.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Spain's rulers agreed to pay for expensive expeditions. What was the cause of this?

Spain wanted to create jobs.

Spain needed money to pay for wars.

Spain wanted to move its government.

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