Unit 4 - Exploration's causes, events, and tech innovations

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Who is credited with discovering the New World?

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Christopher Columbus

Answer explanation

Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the New World. He embarked on a voyage in 1492 and reached the Americas, opening up a new era of exploration and colonization.

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Which technological innovation allowed sailors to determine their location based on the stars? A) Astrolabe, B) Compass, C) Lateen sail, D) Rudder

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Astrolabe

Answer explanation

The astrolabe allowed sailors to determine their location based on the stars. It was a crucial technological innovation for navigation.

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Which European country led the way in maritime exploration and established a trading post empire?

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Portugal

Answer explanation

Portugal led the way in maritime exploration and established a trading post empire, making it the correct choice.

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Which explorer sailed around the southern tip of Africa, known as the Cape of Good Hope?

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Bartholomew Diaz

Answer explanation

Bartholomew Diaz sailed around the Cape of Good Hope, not Vasco Da Gama, Christopher Columbus, or Ferdinand Magellan.

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Which European country established the colony of Jamestown in North America?

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England

Answer explanation

The colony of Jamestown in North America was established by England.

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Which technological innovation allowed sailors to steer a ship in the right direction?

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Compass

Answer explanation

The compass allowed sailors to steer a ship in the right direction by providing a reliable and consistent reference point.

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Which explorer sailed farther east than Bartholomew Diaz and landed in India?

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Vasco Da Gama

Answer explanation

Vasco Da Gama sailed farther east than Bartholomew Diaz and landed in India. He is the correct choice.

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Which European country established the colony of Quebec in Canada?

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France

Answer explanation

The European country that established the colony of Quebec in Canada was France. France is the correct choice.

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Which explorer sailed up the Hudson River in search of a northwest passage?

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Henry Hudson

Answer explanation

Henry Hudson sailed up the Hudson River in search of a northwest passage.

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Which political figure encouraged his nation to explore new routes along the African coast?

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Prince Henry the Navigator

Answer explanation

Prince Henry the Navigator encouraged his nation to explore new routes along the African coast. He was a Portuguese prince and an important figure in the Age of Discovery.