Exploration and Colonization Quiz

Why did Europeans explore during the Age of Exploration?

• To find new trade routes

• To spread religion

• To conquer new lands

• All of the above

Who was a major explorer during the Age of Exploration?

• Christopher Columbus

• Albert Einstein

• George Washington

• Isaac Newton

What was one effect of European colonization on the world?

• Increased trade

• Decreased population

• Less cultural exchange

• Fewer resources

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade agreement

• The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases

• A war between nations

• A cultural festival

True or False: The Aztec civilization was known for its advanced architecture.

• True

• False

True or False: The Maya civilization was located in North America.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: The Inca civilization is known for its ______ achievements.

What is one major impact of trade on global convergences?

What does the term 'convergence' refer to in the context of cultures?

One example of a key vocabulary word we studied is ______.