european exploration notes handout
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European Exploration and ColonizationDirections: Answer the following questions while reviewing the European Exploration and Colonization PowerPoint.
I. Causes of European Exploration1. Reasons for Exploration
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2. European Countries were looking for____________________________________ because they wanted access to ___________________________________________.
3. In the 1400s, new trade routes were created from Europe to Asia. This contributed to the expansion of the empires of which 4 European countries?_______________________, ____________________________, _________________________, ___________________________
II. Portugal’s Empire4. The ________________ country to explore the unknown world.
6. Portugal wanted to spread ________________________ around Africa.
7. What modern day South American country has strong ties to Portugal?
8. Prince Henry the Navigator created a ________________________________ that taught students mapmaking, navigation, & astronomy.
III. Spain’s Empire10. Spain was looking for ______________, ________________, and ______________. They also wanted to spread _____________________.
11. Christopher Columbus was sponsored by Spain to find a quick route to Asia, but instead, he landed in the _______________ in 1492.
IV. England’s Empire13. Great Britain once controlled ________________, ________________, India, and much of Africa.
14. When Great Britain first colonized Australia, they used it as a __________________ colony, or a place to send prisoners.
V. France’s Empire15. France was especially interested in _____________________.
16. France maintains a heavy influence on __________________ today in the province of Quebec.
VI. Results of Exploration17. What were the results of European Exploration?
