Unit 5 Study Guide (SS)

What are the countries known as "Old World"

What are the countries known as "NEW WORLD"

Who wrote about about his travels around Asia?

Thought he was in Asia, but was really in the Bahamas.

Claimed land in the New World for England

Claimed land in Canada for France

Was a Spanish Conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire.

Which motive for exploration means that explorers wanted to add more power and land to their country.

Which motive for exploration means that explorers wanted to spread Christianity to the native people.

Which motive for exploration means that explorers wanted to find riches like furs, silks, and spices