European Exploration and Colonization

European Exploration and Colonization

5th Grade

12 Qs

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European Exploration and Colonization

European Exploration and Colonization

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Quiz

History

5th Grade

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Amy Adams

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What fueled European exploration and colonization of the Americas?

Religious freedom

Political power

Resources and wealth

Scientific curiosity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the Age of Exploration?

a time when European explorers set out to discover new lands and sea routes

a period when artists created beautiful paintings

Indian a period in time when scientists made important discoveries Trade Route

a time when the thirteen colonies were established

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is one European country that was NOT involved in the Age of Exploration?

Germany

Portugal

Spain

England

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which two countries claimed the most land in what is now the United States?

Spain and Portugal

England and France

Italy and Netherlands

France and Netherlands

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which European country was the first to conquer and colonize the Americas?

Spain

France

England

Portugal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why did European explorers want to find an all-water route to Asia?

to access valuable spices and goods for trade

to establish new colonies

to avoid the hot temperatures of land travel

to discover marine life

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What motivated explorers during the Age of Exploration?

a curiosity about different cultures

to search for new recipes

a quest for new trade routes and wealth

a desire for new fashion trends

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