European Exploration of Americas
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- Q1What was the primary motivation for many European explorers during the Age of Exploration?To build empires purely for tourismTo spread democracyTo find new trade routes and resourcesTo establish peace treaties30s
- Q2Which of the following was a significant consequence of European exploration in the Americas?The spread of diseases that devastated Indigenous populationsThe creation of a unified native governmentThe discovery of AtlantisThe immediate establishment of peaceful societies30s
- Q3Which explorer is known for his extensive exploration of the southwestern United States and for searching for the mythical 'Seven Cities of Gold'?Ponce de LeónJacques CartierFrancisco Vázquez de CoronadoHernando de Soto30s
- Q4What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's initial expedition in 1492?To establish trade relations with AfricaTo conquer the Aztec EmpireTo map the entire New WorldTo find a westward route to Asia30s
- Q5Which European country was the first to establish permanent colonies in North America?EnglandSpainFrancePortugal30s
- Q6What was the significance of the Columbian Exchange?It facilitated the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New WorldsIt was a set of laws governing explorationIt created a new currency used in tradeIt was a treaty that ended all conflicts in the New World30s
- Q7Which was one of the primary reasons for the establishment of the Spanish mission system in California?To create trade alliances with EuropeTo establish gold minesTo convert Native Americans to ChristianityTo promote democratic governance30s
- Q8What was the main goal of French exploration in North America during the 17th century?To spread Christianity to Indigenous peoplesTo establish trade and expand their territoryTo find a passage to IndiaTo conquer Spanish territories30s
- Q9What economic activity was most important to the French colonies in North America?Mining for goldRice farmingFur tradingWhaling30s
- Q10Which treaty ended the French and Indian War and ceded most of France's North American territories to Britain?Treaty of VersaillesTreaty of Paris 1763Treaty of TordesillasTreaty of Utrecht30s
- Q11What was the primary motivation behind the French establishment of New Orleans?To spread French cultureTo establish a military baseTo control the Mississippi River and enhance tradeTo find gold and silver resources30s
- Q12What was the major outcome of the French and Indian War for France?Increased influence in CanadaLoss of most of their North American territoriesControl of the Ohio River ValleyVictory over British forces30s
- Q13What was the primary goal of the British colonization efforts in the Americas during the 17th century?Scientific researchCultural exchangeReligious freedomEconomic gain30s
- Q14Which British settlement was the first permanent colony established in North America?RoanokeSavannahPlymouthJamestown30s
- Q15What movement in the late 18th century aimed to encourage British colonization in North America?Enlightenment thinkingRenaissanceIndustrial RevolutionGreat Awakening30s