Age of Exploration

Which country funded Christopher Columbus' voyage to the "New World."

• Portugal
• Spain
• Italy
• England

What early explorers were most interested in finding?

• Water routes to the New World
• Water routes to Africa's west coast
• Water routes to Asia
• Water routes to the Middle East

Which was NOT a reason explorers were interested in exploring the Americas?

• To find a new route to Asia
• To claim land for their country
• To find gold and other riches
• To find weapons

What was Ponce De Leon's purpose for exploring? 

• To find Christopher Columbus and his crew.
• To find the Pacific ocean
• To find India and a quicker route to the New World.
• To find gold and the Fountain of Youth

What were the reasons why the European explorers in the New World?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• All of the above answers

Which is not a part of the New World?

• North America
• Caribbean
• South America
• Asia

What does "God" mean in "God, Gold, & Glory" as reasoning for exploration?

• To establish new forms of Christianity

• Create new religions in the New World

• Spread Christianity to new places

• create warfare amongst religions

Which person is credited for circumnavigating the globe?

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which person is credited for conquering the Aztecs?

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which person is credited for conquering the Incas?

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan