Exploration & Colonization — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Europeans explored new lands to find potatoes and corn in Asia.
Corrected: Europeans explored new lands to find gold and spices in Asia.
The corrected sentence is: "Europeans explored new lands to find gold and spices in Asia.". The original sentence "Europeans explored new lands to find potatoes and corn in Asia." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
The Columbian Exchange only moved animals between continents.
Corrected: The Columbian Exchange moved plants, animals, and diseases between continents.
The corrected sentence is: "The Columbian Exchange moved plants, animals, and diseases between continents.". The original sentence "The Columbian Exchange only moved animals between continents." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
Horses were native animals that already lived in the Americas.
Corrected: Horses were brought to the Americas by European explorers.
The corrected sentence is: "Horses were brought to the Americas by European explorers.". The original sentence "Horses were native animals that already lived in the Americas." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The three main reasons for exploration are often called God, Gold, and Glory.
The 3 G's: God (spreading Christianity), Gold (finding wealth), Glory (fame for explorers and nations).
2. Smallpox and measles were diseases Europeans brought to the Americas.
Smallpox was the deadliest disease brought to the Americas. Native Americans had no immunity and millions died.
3. Potatoes and corn were crops that traveled from the Americas to Europe.
The Columbian Exchange brought American crops (potatoes, corn, tomatoes, chocolate) to Europe.
4. The Ottoman Empire blocked overland trade routes to Asia.
The Ottoman Empire controlled key trade routes between Europe and Asia, making spices expensive and motivating exploration.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. What does the phrase "God, Gold, and Glory" mean in the context of exploration?
Sample answer: God meant spreading Christianity to new lands. Gold meant finding wealth and valuable trade goods like spices. Glory meant gaining fame and power for explorers and their countries.
These three motivations explain why European monarchs funded exploration voyages.
2. How did the Columbian Exchange affect Native American populations?
Sample answer: The Columbian Exchange brought deadly diseases like smallpox and measles to the Americas. Native Americans had no immunity, and millions died from these new illnesses.
Disease was the primary cause of Native American population collapse after European contact.