Asterisk (*) indicates correct answer.

1. Which was NOT a motivating force for European exploration?
   A. Look for gold.
   B. Begin new schools. *
   C. Spread Christianity.
   D. Secure land for the empire.
   
   
2. What obstacles were faced by the early European explorers?
   A. Railroads and highways
   B. Wars and battles
   C. Technology and computers
   D. Poor maps and navigation tools *
   
   
3. A difficulty that early explorers of North America experienced was ____________.
   A. fear of the unknown *
   B. danger of sea monsters
   C. hostility from French ships
   D. not enough sailors
   
   
4. Francisco Coronado claimed southwest United States for what country?
   A. England
   B. France
   C. Spain *
   D. Portugal
   
   
5. Samuel de Champlain claimed Quebec for what country?
   A. Portugal
   B. France *
   C. England
   D. Spain
   
   
6. Who claimed the Mississippi River Valley?
   A. John Smith
   B. Christopher Columbus
   C. John Cabot
   D. Robert La Salle *
   
   
7. What was not a European goal during the Age of Exploration?
   A. The expansion of empires and power
   B. The increase in wealth and improved balance of trade
   C. The desire to spread Christianity
   D. The development of large cities *
   
   
8. What group of people made voyages of discovery along West Africa?
   A. Spanish
   B. French
   C. Portuguese *
   D. English
   
   
9. Which of the following is an example of cultural interaction between the American Indians and Europeans?
   A. Sharing of navigational tools and ships
   B. Establishment of trading posts *
   C. Routes of exploration from Europe
   D. Competition for empires among European nations
   
   
10. One reason for conflict between the American Indians (First Americans) and the Europeans was __________.
    A. the struggle over money
    B. the European desire for American Indian corn
    C. the struggle over land *
    D. disagreement over ships
    
    
11. Who conquered and enslaved American Indians (First Americans) during early European exploration?
    A. The Spanish *
    B. The French
    C. The Portuguese
    D. The West Africans
    
    
12. Who learned farming techniques from the American Indians (First Americans)?
    A. the English *
    B. the Spanish
    C. the Portuguese
    D. the Dutch