1. European Exploration Warm-ups

2. 1) Other than economic issues, why did Spain and Portugal colonize Latin America in the 16th Century?
Monday- Question 1 of 2
1. Other than economic issues, why did Spain and Portugal colonize Latin America in the 16th Century?
To find new trade routes to Asia
To expand Christianity into Latin America
To spread their language into the Western hemisphere
The need to aquire new raw materials for the Industrial Revolution

3. Question 2 of 2
2. All of these were inspirations for 15th Century European exploration of the Western Hemisphere EXCEPT
The desire to spread Christianity
The desire to conquer India and China
The desire to establish new trade routes in Asia
To search for basic resources and land suitable for farming

4. Tuesday-Question 2 of 2
1. As the European powers grew more industrialized, their colonies became very important as sources of A. Slave labor B. Raw materials C. New inventions D. military prestige

5. Wednesday Question 1 of 2
1. The MOST important motivation for the English government to explore and settle new lands in the 17th century was
The desire to spread the Christian faith
The need to separate from the Catholic church
The desire to increase the wealth of the country
The need to protect itself from foreign invasion

6. Rum, slaves, and molasses Trade, silver, and jewels
Question 2 of 2
2. Which grouping lists the main reasons for Spanish exploration?
God, glory, and gold
Salt, silk, and spices
Rum, slaves, and molasses
Trade, silver, and jewels

7. Thursday- Question 1 of 2
1. Who were the first Europeans to settle in the Americas during the Age of Exploration?
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish

8. Thursday- Question 2 of 2
2. Which statement BEST describes a difference between the English and the French in regards to exploration and colonization?
The French were interested in occupying territories.
The French and the English both settled in North America
Fur trading was the main source of money for the English
Only the French were interested in converting the natives

9. Friday
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