World History

1. Which European Explorer found a way to sail around the tip of Africa near the Cape of Good Hope?

Jacques Cartier

Bartolomeu Dias

Henry Hudson

d. John Cabot

Use the map below to answer question 2.

VASCO DA GAMA

1497 - 1502

Greenland

North

America

كير مكو

〜

Asia

TLANTIC

OCEAN

Africa

South

America

INDIAN

OCEAN

2. Which of the following explorers found a way to sail around Africa to India, as pictured in the map above?

a. Vasco da Gama

b. John Cabot

c. Francis Drake

d. Jacques Cartier

3. Which conquistador fought the Incas in Peru, took the Inca emperor Atahualpa captive, and held him for ransom?

a. Hernan Cortes b.

Francisco Pizarro

Bartolomeo de las Casas

d. John Cabot

4. In the late 1400s and early 1500s, what was a major reason for the European voyages of exploration?

a. Introduction of Enlightenment ideas

b. Desire to control Constantinople

c. Rapid industrialization

d. Need for alternate trade routes

5. The St. Lawrence River in Canada was explored by:

a. John Cabot

b. Jacques Cartier

Ferdinand Magellan

d. Hernan Cortes

Use the Map below to answer question 6.

Philippines

1519

1521

1522

1520

6. Which explorer is represented by the map above?

Francis Drake

b. Vasco da Gama

Ferdinand Magellan

d. Jacques Cartier

AMARO

The Columbian Exchange What Came From Where

New World

Old World

Corn

Horse

Potato

Cattle

Tomato

Pig

Peppers (bell and chili)

Sheep

Chocolate

Chicken

Vanilla

Honeybee

Tobacco

Wheat, Asian rice,

Beans (lima, pole,

barley, oats, soy

navy, kidney)

Sugar cane

Pumpkin

Onion

Cassava root (manioc)

Lettuce

Avocado

Okra

Peanut, pecan, cashew

Peach and pear

Pineapple

Watermelon

Blueberry

Citrus fruit

Sunflower

Banana

Petunla

Olive

Black-eyed

Lilac

Susan

Daffodil

Dahlia

Tulip

Marigold

Daisy

Quinine

Dandelion

Wild rice

Crab grass

Old World

New World

Source: Robert Van Kemper, "Columblan Exchange.-

Southern Methodist University (adapted)

7. This chart of the Columbian Exchange shows the

a. Benefits of the exploration of Asia by Europeans

b. Effects of the Middle Passage on the Americas

c. Introductions of South American products to North America

d. Interaction of cultures between the Western and Eastern Hemispheres

Based on the information shown on this map, most manufactured goods were produced in

a. The West Indies

b. Europe

C. English Colonies

d. Africa

9. One effect of the Encomienda System in Latin America was that it

a. Eliminated the use of guilds

b. Promoted isolationism

c. Exploited indigenous peoples

d. Reduced Spanish influence

10. Which conquistador conquered the Aztec empire?

a. Hernan Cortes

b. Francisco Pizarro

c. Ferdinand Magellean

d. Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Francisco de Orellana First to navigate the Amazon River's length (1542). Hernán Cortés Conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico (1519-1521). Francisco Pizarro Conquered the Inca Empire in Peru (1532). Francisco Vázquez de Coronado Led expedition for Seven Cities of Gold (1540). Juan Ponce de León First European to explore Florida (1513). Hernando de Soto First European to cross the Mississippi River (1539-1542). Guayaquil City founded by Francisco de Orellana in Ecuador. Castilian Refers to the Spanish nationality of Orellana. Amazon River Longest river in South America, navigated by Orellana. Seven Cities of Gold Legendary cities sought by Coronado in the U.S. Spanish Conquistador Spanish explorer who conquered indigenous civilizations.

Zheng He Chinese explorer and commander of huge treasure ships who led voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia, & East Africa from 1405-1433, demonstrating the power & wealth of the Ming Dynasty.

Christopher Columbus Italian explorer who sailed for Spain, intended to reach India and establish a new trade route, landed on San Salvador in the 'New World', and completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean between 1492 and 1503.

Vasco da Gama Early Portuguese explorer who commanded the first European ship to sail directly from Europe to India in 1498, sailed around the southern tip of Africa, and helped establish lucrative trade routes between India & Europe.

Ferdinand Magellan Portuguese explorer whose crew led the first circumnavigation of the world (1519-1522) and died in the Philippines, never making it all the way around.

Jacques Cartier French explorer who sought a western passage to Asia, claimed modern-day Canada for France in 1534, and was the first European to sail & map the St. Lawrence River.

Hernán Cortés Spanish conquistador who explored and conquered large parts of Mexico, made alliances with indigenous groups, and defeated the Aztec Empire in 1519.

Francisco Pizarro Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incan Empire in 1533, founded the city of Lima, Peru, and brought back immense wealth of precious metals to Spain.

Sir Francis Drake English sea captain & privateer who helped defeat the Spanish Armada and was the first English explorer to sail around the world (1577-1580).

Samuel de Champlain French explorer who founded New France & Quebec City in modern-day Canada in 1608 and was the first European to explore & describe the Great Lakes.