Question 1

Explorers hoped to find a Northwest Passage that would lead them

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through North America to Asia.

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down the entire length of the Mississippi River.

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across the ice to the North Pole.

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into the interior where they could find gold.

Question 2

Juan Ponce de Leon looked for

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the fountain of youth.

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a shortcut to Asia.

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the Seven Cities of Gold.

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a site for a mission.

Question 3

Hernan Cortez fought against

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the Aztecs in Mexico.

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the Mayas in Central America.

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the Seminoles in Florida.

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the Incas in South America.

Question 4

Which man explored what is now the southwestern United States?

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Coronado

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Cabot

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Hudson

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Cartier

Question 5

Which river did La Salle explore?

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Mississippi

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Colorado

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Rio Grande

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Hudson

Question 6

Why did many American Indians die from contagious diseases?

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They were exposed for the first time to some kinds of sicknesses.

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They did not have the technology of gunpowder or swords.

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They got tired of giving European settlers free food.

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They were forced to work as slaves in the mines.

Question 7

Why did the rulers of Spain want a shorter route to the East Indies?

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to get silks and spices

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to practice fighting wars

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to study a different culture

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to send away prisoners

Question 8

How is a colony different from other places in which people settle?

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It is ruled by another country.

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It is designed to be temporary.

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It was started many years ago.

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It has a very simple way of life.

Question 9

What was the first permanent European settlement in the United States?

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St. Augustine

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Fort Caroline

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San Salvador

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Cibola

Question 10

Why did the Spanish attack Fort Caroline?

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They did not want the French to challenge their rule in America.

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They hoped to discover a new route to the Pacific Ocean.

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They were hoping that it would help them conquer Mexico.

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They wanted revenge for American Indian attacks on their fort.

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