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European Exploration in the Americas Quiz

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Why were the Euros more interested in South America?

To spread Protestant Christianity
Because of the availability of codfish
Due to the abundance of gold and riches (correct)
To establish a military base

Why did the Euros and natives not get along?

Natives took fish stock in winter when Euros went back (correct)
Euros wanted to spread Protestant Christianity
Euros wanted to establish a military base
Natives refused to share or trade with the Euros

What was the main reason for colonizing Virginia: Jamestown in 1607?

To establish a military base
To exploit the codfish supply
To establish a settlement and spread Protestant Christianity (correct)
To find a way to China

What were the conditions that killed most of the men in the Jamestown settlement?

Low water and food supply, drought season, and lack of trade with natives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did James 1 do after replacing Elizabeth 1?

Expelled piracy and looked to expand over the Americas (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who saved John Smith from death when he was captured by the Algonquians?

Pocahontas (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which tribe was the first to inhabit Jamestown?

Paspahegh (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the emperor of all tribal chiefs in the region?

Powhatan (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was John Smith's famous quote that reflected the work ethic in Jamestown?

He who does not work, does not eat (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Jamestown after John Smith went back to England in 1609?

Most died of starvation (A) Signup and view all the answers

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