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Who were the first Europeans to attempt to colonize the New World?
Who were the first Europeans to attempt to colonize the New World?
- The Spanish
- The French
- The British
- The Vikings (correct)
Which European power laid the foundation for the United States of America through colonization of the Atlantic coast?
Which European power laid the foundation for the United States of America through colonization of the Atlantic coast?
- France
- England (correct)
- Spain
- Portugal
Why did Europeans not follow the Vikings' path of exploration immediately after their discovery of the New World?
Why did Europeans not follow the Vikings' path of exploration immediately after their discovery of the New World?
- They were afraid of the native peoples
- They lacked the resources (correct)
- They were not intrigued
- They lacked the will
Which European power justified wars against Native Americans and the destruction of their cultures as a fulfillment of their religious vision of the New World?
Which European power justified wars against Native Americans and the destruction of their cultures as a fulfillment of their religious vision of the New World?
Who led an expedition to America for the Dutch East India Company and laid claim to the area along the Hudson River?
Who led an expedition to America for the Dutch East India Company and laid claim to the area along the Hudson River?
Which European power's empire failed to match the wealth of New Spain or the growth of neighboring British colonies?
Which European power's empire failed to match the wealth of New Spain or the growth of neighboring British colonies?
Who sponsored an expedition to the New World in 1497 and explored a part of Newfoundland?
Who sponsored an expedition to the New World in 1497 and explored a part of Newfoundland?
Which event marked the end of several centuries of gradual erosion of the power of the Catholic Church and emphasized a personal relationship between each individual and God without the need for intercession by the institutional church?
Which event marked the end of several centuries of gradual erosion of the power of the Catholic Church and emphasized a personal relationship between each individual and God without the need for intercession by the institutional church?
Which technological innovations in navigation set the stage for exploration during this time period?
Which technological innovations in navigation set the stage for exploration during this time period?
What was the most powerful inducement to exploration during this time period?
What was the most powerful inducement to exploration during this time period?
Which country led the others into exploration during this time period?
Which country led the others into exploration during this time period?
During Queen Elizabeth's reign, the English showed little interest in exploration because they were primarily focused on what?
During Queen Elizabeth's reign, the English showed little interest in exploration because they were primarily focused on what?
Who did English merchants enlist in 1560 to search for a northwest passage to India?
Who did English merchants enlist in 1560 to search for a northwest passage to India?
Which explorer was granted charters by Queen Elizabeth to colonize America?
Which explorer was granted charters by Queen Elizabeth to colonize America?
Which country also established colonies in America, although to a lesser extent than England?
Which country also established colonies in America, although to a lesser extent than England?
Which country became Europe's new trade capital after the water routes to the East undercut the power of the Italian city-states?
Which country became Europe's new trade capital after the water routes to the East undercut the power of the Italian city-states?
Who sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage to find a western route to the East?
Who sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage to find a western route to the East?
Which island did Christopher Columbus first sight during his voyage west?
Which island did Christopher Columbus first sight during his voyage west?
Who named the new land 'America' in honor of Amerigo Vespucci?
Who named the new land 'America' in honor of Amerigo Vespucci?
Who was the king of Portugal during Vasco da Gama's time as an explorer?
Who was the king of Portugal during Vasco da Gama's time as an explorer?
What was one of the top priorities of John the Second of Portugal?
What was one of the top priorities of John the Second of Portugal?
Which order did Vasco da Gama initially decide to join?
Which order did Vasco da Gama initially decide to join?
Which Portuguese explorer led the first expedition to India?
Which Portuguese explorer led the first expedition to India?
What was the outcome of the second expedition to Calicut led by Pedro Alvares Cabral?
What was the outcome of the second expedition to Calicut led by Pedro Alvares Cabral?
What was the result of da Gama's demand for all Muslims to be expelled from Calicut?
What was the result of da Gama's demand for all Muslims to be expelled from Calicut?
What was the final outcome of da Gama's last expedition to India in 1524?
What was the final outcome of da Gama's last expedition to India in 1524?
Who were the two spies sent by King John II to gather information about the spice trade through to India?
Who were the two spies sent by King John II to gather information about the spice trade through to India?
Which European explorer confirmed the existence of a clear sea path around Africa and into India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope?
Which European explorer confirmed the existence of a clear sea path around Africa and into India by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope?
Which city did Vasco da Gama set sail from on July 8, 1497, with a fleet of four ships?
Which city did Vasco da Gama set sail from on July 8, 1497, with a fleet of four ships?
Where did Vasco da Gama and his fleet finally make landfall in India on May 20, 1498?
Where did Vasco da Gama and his fleet finally make landfall in India on May 20, 1498?
