European Exploration

Why did the Europeans want to explore?

• Extend power and claim land

• Trade and Spread religion

• Find gold, spices, and other natural resources

• All of the Above

The purpose behind exploration and the three Gs to remember are Gold, God, and Glory

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT an obstacle to European exploration

• Disease and Starvation

• Poorly built ships

• Fear of the Unknown

• Poor maps and navigational tools

  
  

What were some accomplishments of exploration?

• Exchanged goods and Ideas

• Improved navigational tools and ships

• Claimed territory

• All of the Above

Who claimed the Southwest of present day United States and The Colorado River

• Francisco Coronado

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• The Portuguese

Who established the French Settlement of Quebec?

• Francisco Coronado

• Samuel de Champlain

• John Cabot

• The Portuguese

Who made voyages of discovery along the coast of West Africa?

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• Francisco Coronado

• The Portuguese

Who started the European slave trade with Africa

• The Portuguese

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• Francisco Cornado

Who explored eastern Canada?

• The Portuguese

• Samuel de Champlain

• John Cabot

• Francisco Coronado

What was an obstacle to European exploration in the New world?

• Native American trade routes

• New farming techniques

• Lack of adequate supplies

• Supplies of natural resources