Holy Roman Empire and Colonization

Why did the Holy Roman Empire not establish colonies like other European powers?

• It had a strong centralized government.

• It was a leading naval power.

• It was geographically isolated from the Atlantic.

• It had abundant natural resources.

What was a significant political challenge for the Holy Roman Empire?

• A hereditary monarchy.

• A strong central army.

• A unified national identity.

• Fragmented political authority.

What event prompted European traders to seek new trade routes to India?

• The invention of the compass.

• The discovery of the Americas.

• The fall of Constantinople.

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire.

Which European power financed Christopher Columbus's explorations?

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What was the outcome of the Holy Roman Empire's attempt to establish Little Venice?

• It became a successful colony.

• It was abandoned due to lack of interest.

• It failed due to financial ruin and disease.

• It was conquered by the British.

What was a major reason for the failure of the Hanaa wish Indies venture?

• Successful competition from other colonies.

• Lack of interest from European powers.

• Insufficient financial resources.

• Hostile relations with native populations.

What was a common challenge faced by early European colonization efforts?

• Lack of interest in exploration.

• Strong support from local populations.

• Abundant financial resources.

• Attacks and tropical diseases.

What was a notable legend that motivated exploration in South America?

• The Fountain of Youth

• Atlantis

• The Seven Cities of Gold

• El Dorado

How did the lack of colonies affect Germany in the 20th century?

• It had abundant colonial resources.

• It was at a disadvantage in world wars.

• It resulted in economic prosperity.

• It led to a strong naval tradition.

What was a significant factor in the shift of economic power to the Atlantic?

• The discovery of the Americas.

• The rise of the Mediterranean trade.

• The fall of the Roman Empire.

• The decline of European exploration.