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- 1. Multiple Choice
Early European explorers landed in North and South America. The explorers were really looking for a faster way to get to.....
Atlantis
Africa
Asia
Australia
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why was it difficult for Columbus to get the king and queen to fund his voyage?
The king and queen did not like silk and spices.
The king and queen had enough gold.
The king and queen did not need any natural resources.
His voyage was expensive and risky.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How do scientist think the Native Americans came to the continent of North and South America?
Native Americans rode dinosaurs across the land bridge.
They were nomads who followed the mammoths and other animals for food.
Native American created wooden rafts and sailed across the Atlantic.
Native Americans used ice skates to cross the land bridge.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is one major reason Native Americas began to stay in one place and become civilized?
The Native Americans developed sophisticated iron weapons.
The Aztec gods promised the tribes land in exchange for human sacrifices.
The Native Americans learned how to build fences and keep the buffalo from wandering the plains.
The Native Americans learned how to grow crops. They developed agriculture.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why were explorers like Columbus able to claim land and resources in North and South America for the Europeans even though it was inhabited by Native Americans?
The King and Queen offered to sail the Native Americans back to Europe if the Native Americans would let the white explorers use their land and natural resources.
The Native Americans were virtually defenseless against the Europeans advanced technology and weapons.
The Europeans promised to give the Native Americans food and shelter in exchange for their land.
The Native Americans thought the Europeans were gods and worshiped them.
- 6. Multiple Choice
There was a scarcity of natural resources in Europe. What does the word scarcity mean?
short or small supply
plenty or abundant
desire or need for a product
situation involving great danger
- 7. Multiple Choice
The European explorers were willing to take a risk to travel the silk road for goods such as silk and spices. What is the definition of risk?
a large amount of a product
financial gain
desire for a product
situation involving danger
- 8. Multiple Choice
The European were willing to make the long dangerous journey to trade good and make a profit. What is the definition of profit?
small or short supply
a large supply
financial gain
situation involving danger
- 9. Multiple Choice
European explorers desired to go to Asia because the country had a supply of silk, spices and other desirable goods. What is the definition of supply?
small or little
financial gain
situation involving danger
the amount of an item
- 10. Multiple Choice
The explorers and merchants were able to make a profit because there was a demand for silk and spices in Europe. What is the definition of demand?
financial gain
desire for a product
situation involving danger
short or small supply
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which statement best summarizes the reason the early Europeans decided to explore the world?
Kings and queens would journey across the see to get the natural resources their people needed.
European Kings and Queens were searching for allies from other countries.
Europeans monarchs and explorers wanted to share their natural resources with other countries.
There was a scarcity of natural resources in Europe. The explorers were willing to take a risk and travel by land or sea to Asia to meet the supply and demand for goods. The explorers were also trying to get rich and profit from trading.
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