6SW3.3.2 Article 4: European Exploration of North America

What was one main reason European empires sought new lands in the 15th century?

• To find new trade routes
• To spread democracy
• To establish peace
• To create new languages

Who were the patrons that sponsored explorers and artists during the Age of Exploration?

• Kings and queens
• Merchants
• Scientists
• Farmers

Which two cities were famous ports in Italy during the Age of Exploration?

• Rome and Florence
• Genoa and Venice
• Milan and Naples
• Turin and Bologna

What was a significant consequence of Columbus's voyage in 1492?

• He discovered India
• He inspired more explorers
• He created new trade routes in Asia
• He ended the Age of Exploration

What type of goods did European countries want to trade for from Asia?

• Wheat and corn
• Spices and silks
• Gold and silver
• Fish and timber

What was one of the new foods introduced to Europe from the Americas?

• Rice
• Potatoes
• Wheat
• Barley

What was the role of the Ottoman Empire during the Age of Exploration?

• To explore new lands
• To control trade routes to Asia
• To establish colonies in the Americas
• To create new empires in Europe

What was one goal of European countries when they established colonies in the Americas?

• To spread their culture
• To find new religions
• To make a profit by selling goods
• To create peace with Indigenous people

Which explorer sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492?

• Ferdinand Magellan
• Christopher Columbus
• Vasco da Gama
• Hernán Cortés

What was a major impact of the Age of Exploration on Indigenous people?

• They gained new technologies
• They were often exploited and faced challenges
• They established trade agreements
• They became wealthy