Early Exploration of the Americas

Early Exploration of the Americas

5th Grade

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Early Exploration of the Americas

Early Exploration of the Americas

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Kelly Croll

Social Studies

5th Grade

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Early European explorers landed in North and South America. The explorers were really looking for a faster way to get to.....

Atlantis

Africa

Asia

Australia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why was it difficult for Columbus to get the king and queen to fund his voyage?

The king and queen did not like silk and spices.

The king and queen had enough gold.

The king and queen did not need any natural resources.

His voyage was expensive and risky.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do scientist think the Native Americans came to the continent of North and South America?

Native Americans rode dinosaurs across the land bridge.

They were nomads who followed the mammoths and other animals for food.

Native American created wooden rafts and sailed across the Atlantic.

Native Americans used ice skates to cross the land bridge.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is one major reason Native Americas began to stay in one place and become civilized?

The Native Americans developed sophisticated iron weapons.

The Aztec gods promised the tribes land in exchange for human sacrifices.

The Native Americans learned how to build fences and keep the buffalo from wandering the plains.

The Native Americans learned how to grow crops. They developed agriculture.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why were explorers like Columbus able to claim land and resources in North and South America for the Europeans even though it was inhabited by Native Americans?

The King and Queen offered to sail the Native Americans back to Europe if the Native Americans would let the white explorers use their land and natural resources.

The Native Americans were virtually defenseless against the Europeans advanced technology and weapons.

The Europeans promised to give the Native Americans food and shelter in exchange for their land.

The Native Americans thought the Europeans were gods and worshiped them.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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There was a scarcity of natural resources in Europe. What does the word scarcity mean?

short or small supply

plenty or abundant

desire or need for a product

situation involving great danger

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The European explorers were willing to take a risk to travel the silk road for goods such as silk and spices. What is the definition of risk?

a large amount of a product

financial gain

desire for a product

situation involving danger

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The European were willing to make the long dangerous journey to trade good and make a profit. What is the definition of profit?

small or short supply

a large supply

financial gain

situation involving danger

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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European explorers desired to go to Asia because the country had a supply of silk, spices and other desirable goods. What is the definition of supply?

small or little

financial gain

situation involving danger

the amount of an item

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The explorers and merchants were able to make a profit because there was a demand for silk and spices in Europe. What is the definition of demand?

financial gain

desire for a product

situation involving danger

short or small supply

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