1.2 TEKS Check - Technology and Columbus
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- Q1
How did Columbus's discovery impact European exploration?
It sparked a wave of new expeditions
It led to the colonization of the Americas
It increased global trade
All of these
60s113.20.2.A - Q2
Which factor most directly influenced Spanish exploration of North America?
Desire for new trade routes
Search for precious metals
Spread of Christianity
Competition with other European powers
60s113.20.2.A - Q3
Match the technology to its impact on exploration
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Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Exploration Era?
Overpopulation and lack of resources in Europe
Religious fervor and the desire to spread Christianity
Desire for new trade routes
Advances in technology and navigational tools
120s113.20.2.A - Q5
Which European nation dominated early exploration efforts?
France
Netherlands
Spain
England
60s113.20.1.A - Q6
Which of the following was NOT a reason for European exploration in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?
Gaining control over trade routes
Acquring new lands and territories
Discovering new scientific knowledge
Spreading Christianity
120s113.20.2.A - Q7
Which of the following is an example of a primary source that provides evidence of European exploration?
A modern map of the world
A documentary film about European explorers
A journal written by Christopher Columbus during his voyage
A textbook written in the 21st century
120s113.20.29.A