5- Routes of Exploration to the Americas

What is a community ruled by another country called?

• East Indies

• colony

• town

• city

What is a Spanish explorer who came to the Americas in the 1500's?

• conquistador

• merchant

• explorer

• traveler

What is a route across the northern part of North America?

• Northwest Passage

• landbridge

• passage

• trail

What is a sickness that can pass quickly from one person to another?

• broken leg

• headache

• contagious disease

• stuffy nose

Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia, was called _______________ by the Europeans?

• South Indies

• East Indies

• West Indies

• Asia

Who explored the Mississippi River?

• La Salle

• Cortes

• Cartier

• Hudson

The rulers of Spain wanted a shorter route to the East Indies because they wanted ______

• to send their prisoners away

• silk and spices

• to fight a war

• to study another language

Colonies are different from other places because it _________

• has a simple way of life

• is ruled by another country

• started a long time ago

• is only temporary

Who looked for the fountain of youth?

• Cartier

• Coronado

• Juan Ponce de'Leon

• Cabot

Who fought against the Aztecs in Mexico?

• Cartier

• Hudson

• Hernan Cortes

• Cabot