US History to 1877 - European Exploration

Which was NOT a motivating force for European exploration?
1. Look for gold.
2. Begin new schools.
3. Spread Christianity.
4. Secure land for the empire.
What obstacles were faced by the early European explorers?
1. Railroads and highways
2. Wars and battles
3. Technology and computers
4. Poor maps and navigation tools
A difficulty that early explorers of North America experienced was _____.
1. fear of the unknown
2. danger of sea monsters
3. hostility from French ships
4. not enough sailors
Francisco Coronado claimed southwest United States for what country?
1. England
2. France
3. Spain
4. Portugal
Samuel de Champlain claimed Quebec for what country?
1. Portugal
2. France
3. England
4. Spain
Who claimed the Mississippi River Valley?
1. John Smith
2. Christopher Columbus
3. John Cabot
4. Robert La Salle
What was not a goal during the Age of Exploration?
1. The expansion of empires and power
2. The increase in wealth and improved balance of trade
3. The desire to spread Christianity
4. The development of large cities
What group of people made voyages of discovery along West Africa?
1. Spanish
2. French
3. Portuguese
4. English
Which of the following is an example of cultural interaction between the American Indians and Europeans?
1. Sharing of navigational tools and ships
2. Establishment of trading posts
3. Routes of exploration from Europe
4. Competition for empires among European nations
One reason for conflict between the American Indians (First Americans) and the Europeans was _____.
1. the struggle over money
2. the European desire for American Indian corn
3. the struggle over land
4. disagreement over ships
Who conquered and enslaved American Indians (First Americans) during early European exploration?
1. The Spanish
2. The French
3. The Portuguese
4. The West Africans
Who learned farming techniques from the American Indians (First Americans)?
1. the English
2. the Spanish
3. the Portuguese
4. the Dutch

US History to 1877 - European Exploration

Multiple-Choice ExerciseContent © 2009 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education; Permission to Use Granted by VDOE; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved. No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.

Multiple-Choice Exercise
Content © 2009 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education; Permission to Use Granted by VDOE; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved. No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.