Reasons for Exploration

Discover why Europeans explored! Factors: God, Gold, Glory. Practice worksheet.

Matching factor Something that contributes to a result or outcome. caravel A small and fast ship with triangular sails that could sail into the wind. political Relating to the government or laws. merchants People who sell things. economics Relating to how we make and use money technology Relating to science and used in everyday life to make work easier. Directions: For this section, you will identify the statement as an Economic, Political, Technological, or Other Factor. Economic Expansion of international trade Merchants brought spices from the Far East to Europe Political Many countries in Europe wanted to increase the size of their empire. Technological A smaller, faster ship was designed The astrolabe and compass helped sailors plot their routes Other Europeans wanted to spread Christianity What factors led to the exploration of the New World? Political Factors Economic Factors Technological Factors All of the above Why did Europeans become interested in the New World? They just loved to explore They wanted to become friends with the Native Americans They saw how powerful the Spanish became after finding gold and silver Both A B What country first sought out a water route to Asia? England Portugal Canada States What was the motto for exploration? “Spices, Power, and Christianity!” “God, Gold, and Glory!” “Bravery, Blood, and Glory!” "Marco Polo!"