European Exploration

Why did European exploration start?

• The Europeans wanted to go find North and South America

• The Europeans were bored and wanted to sail around the world

• The Europeans had a desire to discover faster trade routes and riches

• The Europeans never went exploring

What good was NOT in high-demand by Europeans from the Eastern region?

• Silk

• Wood

• Tea

• Gunpowder

• Spices

Which is NOT a European country that led the way in exploration?

• The Netherlands

• Portugal

• England

• Spain

• Italy

Due to the Chinese closing the _________, the European traders had to find other trade routes by sea.

• Spice Roads

• Royal Roads

• Silk Roads

• Tea Roads

Which tool/technology helped the explorers determine which direction to sail (gave them directions)?

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Caravel

Which tool/technology allowed the explorers to easily maneuver the winds and sail close to shore?

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Caravel

Which tool/technology helped explorers determine a ship's location by measuring the angle of the sun or a star?

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Caravel

What is a voyage?

• the act of traveling on land

• a long and difficult travel by sea

• a Spanish explorer and conqueror

• a territory that is controlled by a stronger country