European Exploration Warm-ups

Monday- Question 1 of 2

1) Other than economic issues, why did Spain and Portugal colonize Latin America in the 16th Century?

1. Other than economic issues, why did Spain and Portugal colonize Latin America in the 16th Century?A.To find new trade routes to AsiaB.To expand Christianity into Latin AmericaC.To spread their language into the Western

hemisphereD.The need to aquire new raw materials for the

Industrial Revolution

Question 2 of 2

2. All of these were inspirations for 15th Century European exploration of the Western Hemisphere EXCEPTA.The desire to spread ChristianityB.The desire to conquer India and ChinaC.The desire to establish new trade routes in AsiaD.To search for basic resources and land suitable for

farming

Tuesday-Question 2 of 2

1. As the European powers grew more industrialized, their colonies became very important as sources ofA. Slave laborB. Raw materialsC. New inventionsD. military prestige

Wednesday Question 1 of 2

1. The MOST important motivation for the English government to explore and settle new lands in the 17th century wasA.The desire to spread the Christian faithB.The need to separate from the Catholic churchC.The desire to increase the wealth of the countryD.The need to protect itself from foreign invasion

Question 2 of 2

2. Which grouping lists the main reasons for Spanish exploration? A.God, glory, and goldB.Salt, silk, and spicesC.Rum, slaves, and molassesD.Trade, silver, and jewels

Thursday- Question 1 of 2

1. Who were the first Europeans to settle in the Americas during the Age of Exploration? A.EnglishB.FrenchC.PortugueseD.Spanish

Thursday- Question 2 of 2

2. Which statement BEST describes a difference between the English and the French in regards to exploration and colonization? A.The French were interested in occupying territories. B.The French and the English both settled in North

AmericaC.Fur trading was the main source of money for the

EnglishD.Only the French were interested in converting the

natives

Friday

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