Exploration of North America Part 1-LU

Why did many European explorers look for a "Northwest Passage"?

• to find gold

• 1. to claim land for their country

• 1. to find a quicker route to Asia

• 1. to search for the coldest climate

Which of the following BEST lists examples of obstacles during exploration?

• 1. very few maps

• 1. fear of the Spanish

• 1. spreading Christianity

• claiming land for the Spanish

Why did European explorers bring a lot of food and supplies on their trips to North America?

• 1. Explorers wanted to give gifts to American Indians.

• Explorers believed they would become rich by selling these goods.

• 1. Explorers did not know how long it would take them to reach land.

• Explorers thought they would look more important with these items.

Which of the following is the BEST title for this list?

• 1. Reasons for Trade

• 1. Reasons for Spanish Exploration

• 1. Reasons for American Independence

• 1. Reasons for the Constitutional Convention

What was one reason many Spanish explorers traveled to the North America?

• 1. They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.

• They wanted to learn about the religions of American Indians.

• 1. They wanted to visit places they read about in their holy books.

• They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.

Which of the following is one obstacle faced by the first European explorers in exploring North America?

• 1. They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies.

• 1. They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.

• 1. They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.

• 1. They did not have maps that could show them where to go.

What event of Christopher Columbus’ exploration is MOST LIKELY shown in this painting?

• 1. his colonization of Canada

• 1. his discovery of the Northwest Passage

• his arrival of Europeans in San Salvador

• 1. his exploration of the jungles of Central America

What country paid for Christopher Columbus' explorations?

• Great Britain

• 1. France

• 1. Italy

• Spain

Who were the first indigenous people Columbus encountered on his first exploration?

• 1. The Cherokee

• 1. The Creek

• 1. The Sandorian

• 1. The Taino

Which of the following BEST describes Christopher Columbus' explorations?

Which of the following BEST describes Christopher Columbus’ explorations?

• He was able to find a passage to Asia.

• He was able to reach the Pacific Ocean.

• 1.  He was the first to claim land for Spain. 

• 1. He was able to explore the Mississippi River.