Age of Exploration (7th)

Which of these is NOT a major religion of the colonies?

• Catholic

• Jewish

• Puritan

• Quaker

What were the main causes of European exploration?

• Trade

• New technology

• Science

• National pride

Which explorer sought to find a sea route to Asia by sailing west?

• Marco Polo

• Henry Hudson

• Robert de La Salle

• Christopher Columbus

How did the compass help European explorers?

• Showed the location of true north

• Measured the speed of travel

• Recorded temperature

• Made weapons stronger

Which factor was responsible for the decline of the Native American population?

• War

• Disease

• Famine

• Slavery

How did Ferdinand Magellan impact European history?

• The first to lead an expedition around the world

• The first to create a colony in North America

• The first to challenge the Catholic Church

• The first to trade slaves

Why was it difficult for explorers to travel before the invention of new technology?

• Sailors were unable to predict or prepare for bad weather

• Sailors were unable to know where they were located other than where they were going

• Sailors were unable to supply their ships properly because they didn't know how long it would take to travel

• Sailors could only sail in the direction that the wind was blowing

The west coast and Mexico were colonized by which country?

• Spain

• France

• England

From New Orleans to Canada was colonized by which country?

• Spain

• France

• England

The east coast was colonized by which country?

• Spain

• France

• England