10/29-11/4 Board Work Quiz - Spanish Exploration

Celia was studying about early European sailors and learned that they might commit mutiny because:

• They were unhappy with the captain's decisions.

• They had scurvy.

• They were bored.

• They were forced to join the crew against their will.

Life at sea for early European sailors like Caleb and Quincy was often mundane because:

• They faced constant storms and danger.

• They had limited activities and routines.

• They were always discovering new lands.

• They had frequent interactions with other ships.

Marley and Brooklyn were discussing reasons that people paid for expeditions for explorers. They learned King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella chose to be Columbus' patron because:

• They wanted to find a new trade route to Asia.

• They wanted to spread Christianity.

• They wanted to compete with Portugal.

• All of the above.

Aiden and Josiah were discussing the main goal of the Spanish conquistadors. What was it?

• To explore new territories

• To spread Christianity

• To acquire wealth and resources

• To establish trade routes

Bridget was studying early American colonization and discovered that Spain chose to set up colonies in the Americas because:

• They wanted to expand their empire and increase their wealth.

• They were seeking religious freedom.

• They were escaping from political persecution.

• They wanted to establish trade relations with Native Americans.