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Ch 04
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Question 1
1.
The period when Europeans first colonized the Americas and sought new routes to Asia is known as the
age of exploration.
cash crop.
astrolabe.
the Americas.
Question 2
2.
A person who travels in search of new geographical information is called a(n)
explorer.
cash crop.
the Americas.
age of exploration.
Question 3
3.
When Europeans colonized _______________ , they referred to it as the “New World.”
cash crop
the Americas
age of exploration
astrolabe
Question 4
4.
Tobacco was one type of valuable ______________ that could be sold.
astrolabe
cash crop
explorer
age of exploration
Question 5
5.
A(n) __________________ is an early scientific tool used to observe the position of the sun and stars.
cash crop
the Americas
age of exploration
astrolabe
Question 6
6.
To study the Age of Exploration, scientists mostly examine
interviews.
books.
artifacts.
videos.
Question 7
7.
Sailors used astrolabes to tell
latitude.
direction.
time.
speed.
Question 8
8.
The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade routes to
Africa.
America.
Europe.
Asia.
Question 9
9.
What was the primary reason Europeans enslaved native peoples?
to find new foods for Europeans to send home
to ensure they become Christians
to work in gold and silver mines
to control where native peoples lived
Question 10
10.
Why did explorers plant flags?
to help Native Americans
to find their way back again
to teach Christianity
to claim land for their country
Question 11
11.
Why was gold important to Europeans?
Europeans made weapons out of gold.
Europeans could use gold to repair their goods.
Europeans used gold in their food.
Europeans measured wealth in gold and silver.
Question 12
12.
What religious goal inspired many European explorers?
to visit holy sites
to live in poverty
to spread their beliefs
to learn about other faiths
Question 13
13.
Which foods came from the Americas? (check all that apply)
wheat
potatoes
squash
rice
Question 14
14.
What do farmers do with a cash crop? (check only one answer)
sell it for money
feed it to the animals
eat it as soon as possible
freeze it to store for winter
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Question 15
15.
Decide which objects were brought to the Americas from Europe. (check all that apply)
potatoes
tobacco plant
Bible
gold
flag
map
compass
astrolabe
