Lisa Williams Social Studies - Social Studies



Early European Explorers -SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various world regionsRead the questions and click on the correct answer.1. On which sea route did Prince Henry the Navigator have the greatestinfluence? *A way to travel around the worldA shorter route to the new worldA route around South AmericaA route around the tip of Africa2. Why is Brazil’s development unique, when compared to most otherLatin American countries? *Spain sent most of their mission trips to Brazil.It developed as part of the Portuguese empire rather than the Spanish.Brazil was the only colony to participate in the slave trade with Europe.3. How did European colonization in Africa and Asia contribute to theoutbreak of World War I? *Colonization created competition and rivalries over the use of resources found in theseplaces.World War I was primarily fought in the European colonies in Africa and Asia.European countries focused too much on their colonies so they were not prepared forattacks from Africa and Asia.The colonies in Africa were closer and easier to reach so the colonies in Asia attackedout of jealousy.4. Why was the time period following World War I an unstable anduncertain time in world affairs? *There were major revolutions in countries like Russia, uncertainty in Europe because ofthe Treaty of Versailles, and a developing global depression.Colonization in Africa and Asia was crumbling, the United States was too involved withother countries, and Australia was being used as a colony for English prisoners.People knew a second world war was inevitable, there were too many countriesdeveloping massive arsenals of nuclear weapons, and all countries in the world werechanging leaders.Countries in Asia and Africa were growing too quickly while countries in Europe andNorth America were shrinking in their involvement in the global economy.5. This person started a school of navigation *Christopher ColombusVasco De GamaPrince Henry the NavigatorFerdinand Magellen6. This person mapped the coast of Africa and was the first person toreach India by sea. *Christopher ColombusVasco De GamaPrince Henry the NavigatorFerdinand MagellenK7. This person was the first person to sail around the world and provethat the earth was round. *Christopher ColombusVasco De GamaPrince Henry the NavigatorFerdinand Magellen8. What were the three Gs? *Gold, God, and GunsGod, Gold, and GovernmentGod, Gold, and GloryGold, Gold, and more Gold9. This person discovered new technology for ships. *Early European Explorers Page 3 of 5Christopher ColombusVasco De GamaPrince Henry the NavigatorFerdinand Magellen10. This country hired Christopher Colombus to explore *SpainPortugalEngland (United Kingdom)FranceThe caterpillar is waiting for rain.11. This country discovered the area that we call Brazil. *SpainPortugalEngland (United Kingdom)France12. This country conquered the areas that we call Mexico, CentralAmerica and most of South America. *SpainPortugalEngland (United Kingdom)France13. What country discovered Australia? *SpainPortugalEngland (United Kingdom)France14. What country discovers French Quebec in Canada? *SpainPortugalEngland (United Kingdom)France15. The early Portuguese voyagers *searched for a northwestern route to the Americastraveled to the west coast of the Americassailed along the coast of Africadefeated the Aztecs and Incas ................
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