European Exploration & Colonization

Question 1

the language, beliefs, food, art, customs and way of life of a group of people

Answer 1

culture

Question 2

a person on a trip for the purpose of spreading his or her religion

Answer 2

missionary

Question 3

an open space surrounded by buildings

Answer 3

plaza

Question 3

growing crops and raising animals to provide food

Answer 3

agriculture

Question 3

animals that have been tamed so they can live closely with people as pets or work animals

Answer 3

domesticated animals

Question 4

a place used to spread the Catholic religion throughout the new world.

Answer 4

Spanish Mission

Question 5

List Facts about English Influence

Answer 5

-Names along the east coast, “new” england states
-English settlers came seeking religious freedom
-Colonies established to practice Protestant religion
-English is the primary language in the US
-Architecture, colonial style homes

Question 6

List Facts about Spanish Influence

Answer 6

-Spain influence on architecture in southwest US
-Spain influenced Central and South America to speak spanish
-Spain sent conquistadors to battle American Indians and claimed their land
-Spanish culture remains; names like San Francisco, El Paso and words like fiesta and patio are part of american language

Question 7

List Facts about French Influence

Answer 7

-Catholic religion spread
-Architectural influences; courtyards, balconies, iron railings

Question 8

Four lasting effects that European Exploration and Colonization had on Western Hemisphere

Answer 8

1. place names
2. languages
3. religion
4. agriculture practices and products (farming)