Early Exploration

What country sponsored Christopher Columbus?

• Spain
• England
• Italy
• Portugal

Which is not one of the "3 G's?"

• God
• Gold
• Glory
• Galantry

Which of the following are the three G's of Exploration?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• Grace

• Greed

Who are the "Big Three" European nations colonizing the Americas?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Greece

Which "G" of Exploration is described below?

"Countries in the 'Old World' were coming to the 'New World' for Wealth and Economic Gain"

• God

• Glory

• Gold

Which "G" of Exploration is described below?

"Nationalism and desire for gold pushed people to want fame and power for their homeland."

• God

• Glory

• Gold

Which "G" of Exploration is described below?

"Explorers wanted to spread Christianity to the 'New World.' "

• God

• Glory

• Gold

Which explorer believed he could find a safer and faster route to India and Asia by sailing west?

• Columbus

• Caveza de Vaca

• Cortez

• Coronado

In what year did Christopher Columbus sail to the Americas?

• 1492

• 1491

• 1519

• 1776

Where did Christopher Columbus believe he was when he landed in the new world

• China

• Egypt

• India

• Africa