Module 2 Lesson 1: Europeans Set Sail

Which inventions were technological innovations for navigations while sailing?

• The steam engine and the telephone

• The printing press and the telescope

• The compass and the astrolabe

• The microscope and the barometer

Who were the first Europeans to reach North America?

• The Spanish

• The Vikings

• The British

• The French

In what year did the Vikings found a settlement on the island of Iceland?

• 874

• 900

• 950

• 1000

The Vikings' exploration led to the establishment of colonies with ______ results for native peoples.

• beneficial

• disastrous

• neutral

• unknown

Leif Eriksson's ship was blown off course to which coast?

• African

• Asian

• North American

• South American

What was a constant threat to the Vikings in Vinland?

• Wild animals

• Native Americans

• Pirates

• Weather

What was one reason Europeans began exploring in the 1400s?

• To find new spices

• To escape from wars

• European mines were running out of silver and gold

• To find new animals.

After the Vikings left North America, Europeans did not return for ____.

• Decades

• Centuries

• Years

• Months

The Crusades introduced Europeans to ____.

• New languages

• Knowledge and products

• New continents

• New animals

The European exploration was driven by the desire for ____.

• Riches and religion

• Land and power

• Water and food

• Peace and harmony