Unit 2: Exploration & Colonization assessment
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12 questions
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Which country or countries did Christopher Columbus sail for?
Which country or countries did Christopher Columbus sail for?
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Which country or countries did Ponce de Leon sail for?
Which country or countries did Ponce de Leon sail for?
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Which country or countries did Hernan Cortes sail for?
Which country or countries did Hernan Cortes sail for?
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Which country or countries did Henry Hudson sail for?
Which country or countries did Henry Hudson sail for?
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Match the following explorers to their reasons for traveling and exploring the new world.
Match the following explorers to their reasons for traveling and exploring the new world.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Ponce de Leon | arrow_right_alt | to find faster trade routes |
Henry Hudson | arrow_right_alt | was looking for the Fountain of Youth |
Christopher Columbus | arrow_right_alt | wanted to find a Northwest passage to Asia |
Hernan Cortes | arrow_right_alt | was looking for gold and silver |
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Color the sections of the map that were controlled by Britain (England), blue. (slide 7)Color the sections of the map that were controlled by Spain, green. (slide 27)Color the sections of the map that were controlled by France, purple. (slide 16)
Color the sections of the map that were controlled by Britain (England), blue. (slide 7)
Color the sections of the map that were controlled by Spain, green. (slide 27)
Color the sections of the map that were controlled by France, purple. (slide 16)
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Using the map above, write the coordinates for Mexico City. (Think: latitude & longitude - go to slide 65 in your social studies notebook to help you)
Using the map above, write the coordinates for Mexico City. (Think: latitude & longitude - go to slide 65 in your social studies notebook to help you)
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1.) Where was the author of the letter when he wrote it?
Read/listen to the letter above about the first days of a Spanish mission. Answer the questions.
1.) Where was the author of the letter when he wrote it?
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Using the letter in question 8, answer the question.
2) The word "attended" in line two means:
Using the letter in question 8, answer the question.
2) The word "attended" in line two means:
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Using the letter in question 8, answer the question.
3) Why did the Spaniards build a "pole stockade"?
Using the letter in question 8, answer the question.
3) Why did the Spaniards build a "pole stockade"?
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Using the letter in question 8, answer the question.
4) Is this letter an example of a primary or secondary source?
Using the letter in question 8, answer the question.
4) Is this letter an example of a primary or secondary source?
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Making an inference.Using the letter in question 8, answer the question.
5) What can you tell about the weather?
Making an inference.
Using the letter in question 8, answer the question.
5) What can you tell about the weather?