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Age of Exploration Test

Last updated about 2 years ago

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What are the 5 European countries Christopher Columbus claimed was the "New World"?

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What are the 3 G's

Question 22

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When did Christopher Columbus set sail?

Which region did Europeans import spices from in ancient times?

Asia

Europe

India

Africa

Vasco De Gama sailed around the tip of _______________ in 1497

Argentina 

Australia 

Africa

Chile 

What motivated European exploration in search of new trade routes?

Cultural exchange

Religious reasons

Escape wars

Desire for wealth and trade

______________ wanted to find an alternate sea trade route Asia 

Ferdinand Magellan 

Christopher Columbus

Vasco De Gama 

all of the above

Columbus claimed islands in the Caribbean Sea for __________

France

Portugal

India 

England

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus during his voyages?

Italy

Spain

England

Portugal

Who reached India via the Cape of Good Hope in 1498?

Vasco da Gama

Amerigo Vespucci

John Cabot

Ferdinand Magellan

How many ships did Spain give Christopher Columbus for his Exploration 

4

2

3

5

What was a key motivation for European exploration?

Conquering new territories

Spreading religion

Seeking adventure

Desire for new trade routes

What goods were traded on the Silk Road?

Textiles, wood, salt

Silk, spices, porcelain

Books, pottery, leather

Gold, diamonds, oil

Which region was the Silk Road primarily connected?

Africa

Asia

Europe

Australia

Which country was the first to establish a trade post?

France

Spain

Portugal

England

Why did countries establish trade posts during the Age of Exploration?

To spread religion

To form alliances

To trade goods

To explore new lands

What was a common motivation for explorers during the Age of Exploration?

Fame

Knowledge

Adventure

Wealth

What European country quit the Silk Road

Macedonia 

Portugal

India 

Asia 

Cape of Good Hope is the most Northern tip of Africa

True

False

Cartography is the creation of maps

True

False

Compass magnetically always points West

True

False

Europe was the country to dominate travel, trade and military operations

True

False