Explorers Quiz

Francisco Coronado was a(n) ______ explorer.

• English

• Spanish

• French

• Portuguese

• Dutch

Which of the following is an example of cooperation between the American Indians and the European explorers?

• Europeans exploring North America

• Disagreements over land ownership

• Trading of goods and ideas

• Culture and language differences

Which of the following is an example of conflict between the American Indians and the European explorers?

• Sharing farming techniques

• European diseases being introduced

• Trading posts being established

• New metal tools being brought to North America

These three countries claimed most of the land in North America.

• Spain, Italy, France

• Spain, Portugal, England

• Spain, England, France

• Spain, Canada, Italy

Which of the following DID NOT form the basis of trade between Europe and West Africa?

• Cotton

• Gold

• Salt

• Slaves

Which of the following is an example of a motive for early exploration.

• Spreading Christianity

• Improved navigational tools

• Lack of food and supplies

• Sharing goods and ideas

Which of the following is an example of an accomplishment of early exploration.

• Spreading Christianity

• Improved navigational tools

• Lack of food and supplies

• Desire to expand their country

Which of the following is an example of an obstacle of early exploration.

• Spreading Christianity

• Improved navigational tools

• Lack of food and supplies

• Desire to expand their country

Identify the country with their interactions with native peoples. The ______ spread diseases to the native peoples, as well as enslaved them.

• Spanish

• French

• British

• Dutch

The ______ established permanent settlements and learned farming techniques from the native peoples.

• English

• Spanish

• French

• Dutch