9/29/14

1. Why did European countries want to explore and colonize new lands?

2. Who was Prince Henry the Navigator? Why is he important?

3. Why is Christopher Columbus important in the history of European exploration?

4. What was a conquistador? What was their job?

5. What was England’s first colony called? Where was it located?

6. Explain the expression “The sun never sets on the British empire.”

7. The French successfully traded with the natives of Canada. What was the main item the French traded for?

8. The French lost control of Canada in the 7 years war to what other country?

9. Why did the European explorers WANT to convert natives to Christianity?